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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Eagle Hunter

In Kyrgyzstan and a few other Central Asian countries, there is an old tradition of training a Golden Eagle to hunt small mammals. Demonstrations are put on for tourists (or photographers) and the combination of the majestic animal, the horse and local Kyrzgz hunter is stunning

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Kyrgyzstan
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Greg Metro