Sometimes you’re simply lucky
enough to be in the right place at the right time. That is exactly what happened to photographer
Ray Hennessy at Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area in southern New Jersey. The photographer arrived at the wildlife area
just as the sun had risen and instigated the drive around the elevated road
through the marsh. He says; we saw from
the moment we got there how calm it was, there was not a bit of wind moving, and
the water was crystal clear, reflecting everything almost flawlessly.
He said not long after our
arrival we observed a trio of Bald Eagles fishing far out in one of the slight
bodies of water. A stunning sight to grasp
but nothing to write home about photographically, they were just too far
out. But still it was too great to
watch. Almost an hour after that encounter
we saw another alone eagle flying our way.
I instantly jumped out of the car and got ready. He was slowly continued to come directly our
side and for whatever reason began to circle directly in front of us, and
close! I bring into being to think but
didn't want to say it out loud "make a dive!"
As good fortune would have it
that is exactly what happened next, the eagle banked right and swooped in for a
grab directly in front of us and parallel to the road. A picture-perfect swoop and grab in the calm
early morning light! These moments like
these that make nature photography so worth it and also prove that no matter
how much preparation or ability you may have; at times you just need a little
luck. Of course I would love a bit of
sunlight on the Eagle's head but I'm still thrilled with this photo. Source: Ray Hennessy