An outdoor scene captured on a flat rooftop in Qilla Saifullah, Pakistan, features two individuals interacting with a large raptor under a partly cloudy sky. The backdrop consists of light brown, rough-textured mud or adobe walls. The ground is dry, cracked earth. In the lower-left foreground, a light green satellite dish is visible, resting on its side. To the right, near the wall, two conical, woven basket structures are present. A man with a dark beard and hair, wearing a black shalwar kameez, stands centrally, his left arm extended forward. This arm, clad in a black glove, supports a large, dark brown raptor, consistent with a golden eagle. The eagle's wings are fully spread upwards and outwards, displaying brown plumage with distinctive white markings on the underside of its flight feathers. Its talons are gripped onto the black glove. A red tether, or jess, is attached to the eagle's leg and held by the man's right hand. The man's facial expression conveys strain, with his mouth slightly open and eyes narrowed, and his body is slightly hunched forward, indicating effort in handling the bird. A second individual, partially visible on the right side of the frame, wears a light-colored shalwar kameez and a grey vest. This person's right arm extends to grasp the first man's left bicep or shoulder, appearing to offer support or stabilize him during the interaction with the eagle. Overhead, several thin, dark power lines traverse horizontally across the upper portion of the frame against the sky.

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Aziz Sabawoon

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Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 12:37 PM

Qilla Saifullah, Pakistan

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An outdoor scene captured on a flat rooftop in Qilla Saifullah, Pakistan, features two individuals interacting with a large raptor under a partly cloudy sky. The backdrop consists of light brown, roug…read more

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