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soaring above by marianne troia

this eagle was soaring above my head at the rio river reservoir upstate new york. photo taken 12/29/2008. there were about 20 eagles flying around and pearched in the trees. it was a spectacular view to see so many in one place. happy new year to all my red bubble friends, may your spirit be as free as this eagles. may you soar above the rest in all aspects in 2009. may the spirits above shine down upon you and guide you through this new year.
Hawkeye by Judi Taylor

Hawk’s vision is much better than humans. The eyesight of a hawk is eight times as powerful as a human’s. They can see spiders and beetles from afar. Hawks can see a mouse from a height of one mile. To be able to see clearly for long distances you could say the people has Hawk eyes. Since the beginning of recorded history, birds of prey have been both despised and revered. The sport of falconry - using raptors as hunting aids - has been practiced in Asia and Egypt since 3000 BC. Yet, until recent years, birds of prey have also been ruthlessly destroyed because of real or imagined competition with humans for game and domesticated animals. The Buteos are the largest of the hawks. They are the broad-winged, broad-tailed soaring hawks that are more readily seen because of their habit of circling high in the air or perching in dead trees or on telephone poles along the road. They include the Red-tailed, the Red-shouldered, the Swainson’s, the Rough-legged and the Ferruginous hawks. The Red-tailed Hawk is the most widespread and familiar member of the American Buteos (large soaring hawks). They nest in the month of March in tall tress. Like all other Buteos, it does not fly fast but soars at high altitudes using its keen eyesight to spot the slightest movement in the grass below. It is an aggressive bird and vigorously defends its territory, especially during the winter months when hunting is difficult. Let me share with you a visions of Hawkeye and stills from the last of the Mohicans in stunning sound, Listen and view here
Winter's Night by Lyrebird

polychromos pencils
Finding One's Place In The World by Lisa Weber

Decided to make another one! / Yes, my girlfriend attended a Native American PowPow yesterday and took the image below of this goregeous eagle and asked to see what i could do with it, here’s how I incorporated it into another wonderful 3d rendered image for her. / Original resource image taken by Tracy Rebando © 2009
in flight by marianne troia

photo was taken on dec.30, 2008 at the rio reservoir in forestburgh, new york. during the winter months it is said that approximately 50 eagles migrate here. i saw about 15 eagles while i was there on this day.
Eagle's Wings by Gail Bridger

/ / A beautiful song to go with the beautiful Eagle’s Wings! Hope you enjoy! / I took this shot at Bear Cove in Port Hardy, BC on Vancouver Island, Canada!!! / Eagle’s Wings / / / Thank you for viewing! :) / Statistics on this image to date Nov. 10/09 – *Views- 1266, Favorited- 53, Comments- 237 / my #1 shot here on Red Bubble!! I am quite proud!! Many thanks to all the people that made this possible!!*
The Birdwoman© by Seth Weaver

Seth F.Weaver,Sr. 02/01/09. A Compullage about a mystic American Indian spirit. That flies with and commands all the birds of the air. The only time you can catch a glimpse of her is in the deep woods or in a huge flock as it flies over. She is seen as an tattered old woman not beautiful like the “Mistress of the Wind” or the “Raven Woman.”
eagle view by Cheryl Dunning

a close up of a bald eagle
Connect with SPIRIT by tkrosevear

In North America, the eagle was considered great medicine power. To the Native Americans there were different kinds and divisions of eagles. The golden eagle had a very high rank. The most potent and magical was the sky eagle which the Iroquois called Shadahgeyah. Among the Hopi, the eagle god was Kwahu and according to legend, this great bird seldom came below the clouds; only the holiest of shamans ever saw it. Even the Aztecs said this bird represented celestial power and the rising Sun. / Nearly every Native American tribe had an eagle clan. They had songs to the eagle, eagle dances, eagle ceremonies, and even eagle secret societies. If an eagle was seen or even dreamed of during a vision quest, the seeker gained special medicine or spirit power. The person then had the privelege of using the eagle symbol on a medicine shield. The eagle had the greatest power of all birds and was associated with the Sun. They believed it could live in both the spiritual and the earth realms. The Eagle and the Hawk by John Denver inspired this work of two photos merged in Photoshop7.
AMERICAN BALD EAGLE by Madeline M Allen

My inner rumblings reflect my personal trials, dreams, needs and obligations. My Artwork reflects who I am! / / / Photography / Smudge Art TM / Fractalius By Madeline M. Allen Thank you for viewing my work Image copyright © 2008, Madeline M. Allen / Copying and displaying or redistribution of this / image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited*
Out of the Night by Carole Boyd

Original digital painting, not an altered or manipulated photograph. Hand-painted using Microsoft Paint and a mouse.

Recent Work

Hunting by carolsuzanne

Modern abstract primitive images inspired by ancient petroglyphs in the American Southwest. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 11” x 14”
Walk The Dog by carolsuzanne

A modern version of ancient petroglyphs that can be found all over the American Southwest. Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. 18×24”
Water in Arizona by Linda Sparks

At the base of the cliff holding Montezuma’s Castle near Sedona, AZ is a stream. Even after a drought summer, fresh clear water gurgled over the rocky bottom creating the magical sound of water rarely heard in Arizona. One can easily understand why the early people lived in this valley. / I shot this through a frame of leaves just turning their fall colors. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18
Shadow of The Dove by Reynaldo

2009 Abstract Acrylic on 140 lb. Watercolour paper 18×24” From Native American Series In loneliness I knew no gain / ....As I wrestled with my pain / For my sanity in vain / Into my life you came….... / No lonely nights….no crys of same / Your gentleness soothed my pain / .For the love you bring / The Shadow of Your Dove….. / Fill my Heart with Love and gain
sunset by GiselaSchneider

Rosebud County,Montana, USA. canon DSLR/ 70-300mm lens FEATURED in: / 1. The World As We See It Group – 11/18/09 / 2. The Wild West Show Group – 11/20/09
bite the dust by GiselaSchneider

saddle bronc at the end of the ride, cowboy finding the ground in an uncomfortable way. Miles City, Montana, USA. canon DSLR/70-300mm lens. 1/1250 F/5.6 ISO400 FEATURED in: / 1. The Sisterhood Group – 9/18/09 / 2. Horse and Rider Group – 9/21/09 / 3. Animals in Action Group – 10/3/09 / 4. 300+Go Long Group – 10/3/09 / 5. The World As We See It Group – 11/18/09 / 6. The Weekend Photographer Group – 11/19/09 144 views as of 11/19/09
the look by Cheryl Dunning

mmm I nice close up of a native male…
Storm Filly by kimbarose

Chincoteague chestnut filly in a sun kissed moment after Hurricane Bill had left the eastern shores of Virginia. / /
Eagles Sunset by Dawnsky2

3d background created in Vue 8
Writing

In the moment of Awakening…Mana’o …...
Spirit And Dignity-Native American Woman by Margaret Stockdale

Oil painting on board. 38cms x 50cms. The inspiration for this painting came from a very old black and white photo of a beautiful Native American woman. I was drawn to the dignity and quiet strength of the image. After doing much research, I decided which colours, clothing, background, etc. would best describe what I wanted to say in this painting…...a tribute to the strength of character of the Native American Woman. I hope I’ve succeeded.

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Our Group made the Daily Wrap on the 2nd of June 2009, well done members

To all those artists interested in the Native American people.
The wise faces of Native Americans, their ways, and their beliefs, the sadness of their History, have fascinated, overwhelmed people for years.
We would love to see all your fabulous art and writing dedicated these wonderfully colourful people and their culture.
This will include the Wolf, the Horse, and all their animal totems.
All works must have an ancient and/or period feel to the image/ writing.
No modern day clothing. Photographs of people must show period clothes, i.e. pow wow celebrations etc,
All written works must be relative to the group.
(Unless ofcourse they are of beneficial information regarding Redbubble).