23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Spirit of the Hunt

“Spirit of the Hunt” captures a falconer holding an imperial eagle, patiently waiting for wild rabbits to appear. The scene reflects the ancient tradition of hunting and the powerful, harmonious bond between falconer and raptor in a tense moment of anticipation.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2019
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Fayoum, Egypt
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © sherif Abdallah