As a symbol of our nation, the Bald Eagle represents the hard working, tenacious people and the majestic land which we inhabit in America. Symbols serve significant roles and have done so throughout human history. The ability for an object to hold a deeper meaning beyond its superficial existence is what gives the arts, literature, and music the ability to influence us in different ways. What one holds as dear may mean nothing more than its superficial value to another. Personally, I consider myself fairly patriotic, and invest a great deal of time thinking about the issues that we face as a nation today. To me, the Bald Eagle is more than just a bird, and remains a symbol of hope and prosperity just as it has throughout our young nation's history. It is interesting to me that others, when looking at the same image, may not necessarily take away the same feelings and thoughts as I do. This diversity of response is another aspect of art that I admire, it has the ability to affect people in a multitude of ways. This picture, again, regally depicts the bird, an aesthetic I see that maybe someone else would not. That is a great component of digital photography.
