Freedom

[peppercorn]

On the fourth I always reflect on what I have to be thankful for.....

We took a trip to the zoo the other day and I was lucky enough to get a couple of shots at what, for me, is one of the most powerful images of freedom.
They were putting on a Birds of Prey flight demonstration and I found myself trying to track and focus on this Bald Eagle as tears streamed dowm my cheeks.
Maybe it is because my family has suffered the loss of a son and a brother to keep this country free or maybe I am just an over emotional crazy American.
Whatever the case may be I know one thing for sure. As I watched that Eagle in flight I was overwhelmed with pride for this country and all who have sacrificed to keep it free.

 

[RoNNiE]

WOW ,,,,,,,,, Bald Eagles are a wayyyyyyyyy seriously cool bird!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jeremy Horton]

I have been to shit holes around the world... We live lucky lives,, I know this cause I have seen it,, we have Bald Eagles here on the compound sometimes,, they are truly amazing to watch

 

[Lycosa]

Mitakuye Oyasin!!
All My Relations.

 

[trukreltrog]

They are big, awesome pics. :thumbup:

 

[chickenplucker]

Great shots peppercorn.That symbol is what kept these guys going,

 

[rlarge10]

great pics guys!

 

[peppercorn]

The 4th has been bitter sweet for me for a long time, thanks guys.

I have to get down to the South soon and see all that history with my own eyes.....and meet some of you knife nuts.

 

[OldPhysics]

I have been to shit holes around the world... We live lucky lives,, I know this cause I have seen it,, we have Bald Eagles here on the compound sometimes,, they are truly amazing to watch

This is very true. Join the military see the world ... as it really is.

Everyone of us should remember this every single day we're above ground. We are very, very lucky.