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17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Altered Images
Last Eagle Hunter
Mr. Shaimurat was born in a family of eagle hunters, and started hunting with eagles at the age of 30. There are an estimated 250 eagle hunters remaining in Bayan-Ölgii, which is located in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolian. They maintain ancient practice of hunting with golden eagles on horseback, and they primarily hunt red foxes and corsac foxes.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2019 |
| Photo Location: | Ulgii, Outer Mongolia, Mongolia |
| Camera: | NIKON D850 |
| Copyright: | © Zay Yar Lin |
Awards
| Finalist |