Here's Why Bald Eagles Are Always Photographed From The Side

Turns out humans aren't the only ones with bad angles.

You're familiar with the iconic image of the bald eagle, I'm sure.

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Majestic. Brave. Proud.

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In profile they seem so wise, like they know all the secrets of the universe.

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But THIS is what bald eagles look like photographed from the front:

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They just look kinda...

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...Goofy.

Seriously.

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Oh well, they're still fierce af.

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