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15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Praying Eagle

High atop a pine overlooking Hamlin Lake, Smethport, PA the eagle bows his head. Is he in despair, is he praying for our nation, is he thankful? Or... is he simply preening his glorious plumage?

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2017
Date Uploaded: 07.2017
Photo Location: Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Copyright: © Lois Housler