The Bald Eagle – The Symbol of a Nation

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The Bald Eagle – the Symbol of a Nation

 

Photograph of a Bald Eagle, taken by Rhode Island photographer Mike Dooley
The Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle has long been the symbol of the United States of America, and I thought that it would be fitting to share this photograph with you today, Veterans Day. As you enjoy your holiday weekend, please take a moment to think about the people that serve our country

I have always loved the bald eagle, and have photographs, paintings, and statues of eagles all around my home. A few years ago I had the opportunity to travel down to

Wind Over Wings, a raptor rehabilitation center in Connecticut, to photograph this amazing bird.

I took this photograph with a 70-200mm Canon lens on a Canon Rebel Xsi body at with a wide open aperture of f/2.8 at 200mm to throw the background, a pine tree, out of focus. This was one of my very first experiences with PSRI, my local photography club, and i got to make some great photographs, I made some friends, learned a few things and had a great time!

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Mike Dooley

Mike is a photographer, storyteller, and educator who sees the world through a lens of transformation. His work blends technical mastery with emotional depth—inviting viewers to not just see, but feel. Whether guiding learners through the art of visual storytelling or capturing the quiet poetry of Rhode Island’s landscapes, Mike creates spaces where vulnerability meets clarity. He’s the author of Through My Eyes and the voice behind Behind The Print, a podcast that explores the heart behind the image.

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