The eagle is used all over Italy as a symbol of strength and power.
The one below may be a falcon, but I like it anyway.
Eagle, dragon, take your pick.
The last eagle is on the wall at the edge of Orvieto…..taken at sunset.
Posted by: Debra Kolkka | November 11, 2012
On the wings of an eagle
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Wow! How long did it take you to compile that lot? Impressive…
By: Maggi Fuller on November 11, 2012
at 11:36 am
Not long….there are lots of eagles in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 11, 2012
at 12:02 pm
I have expressed this before… that your powers of observation are amazing, all too obvious in your wonderful photographs! Even with my flashy SLR, I could never hope to compete with your vision… I will look out for eagles though in future visits!
Good luck with the new camera by the way.
By: Maggi Fuller on November 11, 2012
at 12:12 pm
Thanks….I love sniffing out the details.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 11, 2012
at 12:27 pm
Amazing images, Debra. 🙂
By: adinparadise on November 11, 2012
at 12:41 pm
Thanks, I had fun taking them.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:50 am
Debra, once again, my kind of photographs – wonderful observation. Thanks. Ciao Carina
By: anyone4curryandotherthings on November 11, 2012
at 12:42 pm
Once you start looking for these things they are everywhere.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:50 am
yes, I agree–your ability to see the details helps create beautiful photos. thank you for sharing.
By: lahgitana on November 11, 2012
at 12:53 pm
Thanks for following.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:51 am
You’re amazing Debra…what a collection! I love the brass eagle second from the very end.
By: janinevasta on November 11, 2012
at 12:55 pm
I love that one too.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:51 am
As you righly say, eagles are found everywhere in Italy. They have been used as a heraldic symbol from the times of Ancient Rome when the legions adopted it, possible because one of its meanings is immortality, together with strength and farsightedness.
Next time you owe me a few photos of griffins or gryphons, with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. When you go to Peruggia, you will find plenty of beautiful examples. And even in Finland…
By: mulino dominillo on November 11, 2012
at 1:40 pm
I have spotted a couple of griffins but I am a long way from a collection.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:51 am
an awesome, as in full of awe- those eagles, collection. It is a lot of work to put together a page like this and we really do appreciate your beautiful work.. c
By: cecilia on November 11, 2012
at 1:44 pm
Thank you, I love looking for details.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:52 am
Beautiful collection! But I totally covet that door knocker!
By: thedailycure on November 11, 2012
at 4:14 pm
It is an impressive door knocker, I would love it on my door.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:53 am
For the last two days I’ve seen an eagle flying directly over my head around the lake. It has been hunting and I am always in awe of its beauty!
By: thirdeyemom on November 12, 2012
at 1:01 am
I occasionally see them in our mountains. They are wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:53 am
Wow, that is great! I love all your photos BTW. I know I don’t always comment but your posts are really some of my favorites. You have so much detail in your photography and your descriptions are exquisite. 🙂
By: thirdeyemom on November 13, 2012
at 8:45 pm
Thank you! I feel the same way about yours.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2012
at 9:23 pm
🙂
By: thirdeyemom on November 16, 2012
at 1:21 pm
What a fascinating and stunning collection of images. Fabulous idea for a post!
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on November 12, 2012
at 2:43 am
I am now working on something else.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:54 am
Great compilation
By: simplysands on November 12, 2012
at 3:24 am
Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 6:54 am
Very interesting post! thanks Debra! Maybe I forgot to inform you that I put your WP Blog in my blogroll.
By: roberto alborghetti on November 12, 2012
at 8:46 am
I’ll do the same with yours. Debra
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By: Debra Kolkka on November 12, 2012
at 12:52 pm
Impressive collection!
By: Where's Wiwi? on November 12, 2012
at 10:39 am
Thanks!
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
at 11:37 am
So many variations on the eagle. Well done … interesting tidbits in them as the army helmet.
By: aFrankAngle on November 13, 2012
at 12:53 am
That one was not as old as the others.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 13, 2012
at 9:02 am
Love this… it’s so much fun to have a particular thing one is looking out for. I do cats (living) and old faded signs that are painted directly on buildings. Can’t wait to see whatever it is you’re working on now – any hints for your followers??
By: farfalle1 on November 15, 2012
at 2:34 am
I have done doors, knockers, faces, hands, feet and bottoms and I have a few other things lined up, including other body parts, angels, fish, washing…..and whatever else I can find lots of.
By: Debra Kolkka on November 15, 2012
at 11:39 am