Patriotism soars on the Space Coast
All three are rich in American symbolism so what better choices could be found for this week's Photo of the Week.
Let's make that plural: photos.
We were captivated by both images and their timing, particularly this week as America celebrated Independence Day.
Photographer Tim Shortt captured the photo of the rehabilitated juvenile male bald eagle as it soared back into freedom thanks to help from the Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary in Palm Shores. The eagle, released on Merritt Island on July 1, had been found grounded in early June and was nursed back to health.
The SpaceX rocket carrying a weather satellite for the European Space Agency was photographed with an American flag in the foreground as it soared off Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center, also on July 1. Photographer Craig Bailey took that beautiful photo.
Executive Editor Mara Bellaby can be reached at mbellaby@floridatoday.com.
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