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Eagles of Hortobágy

The shape of flight

A yellow eye, layered brown feathers and the broad sweep of a wing: the eagle is striking in stillness and in motion.

An eagle standing against a softly blurred landscape
01 / An eagle standing against a softly blurred landscapeSelect a photograph to view full size ↗

A yellow eye, layered brown feathers and the broad sweep of a wing: the eagle is striking in stillness and in motion.

The collection starts close, with portraits that reveal the texture of the plumage. It then opens into flight, where the position of a wing or an outstretched foot changes the whole shape of the bird.

On the map

Hortobágy, Hungary

Hortobágy, Hungary A vintage map of Hungary and its surroundings, with a single red pin marking Hortobágy in eastern Hungary. H U N G A R Y Hortobágy HUNGARYHORTOBÁGY · A PLACE IN THE WILD
A close portrait of an eagle with a yellow eye and bill
02 / A close portrait of an eagle with a yellow eye and bill
An eagle spreading its wings above a bare branch
03 / An eagle spreading its wings above a bare branch
An eagle banking in flight against a pale sky
04 / An eagle banking in flight against a pale sky
Two eagles facing one another in the air
05 / Two eagles facing one another in the air
An eagle flying low with broad wings extended
06 / An eagle flying low with broad wings extended
Two eagles with wings spread beside the water
07 / Two eagles with wings spread beside the water
All photographs © Andrew Harris.

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