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 |