For a British-born bird photographer living in Alaska, the trifecta of ideal wind, sun, and tide conditions came together on one magical day. The result was a dynamic photo of a bald eagle with a six-foot wing span snatching its dinner from the surface of the sea, with composition so perfect it rivals a painting.
Alan Murphy, 62, is a full-time professional bird photographer living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. He likes to aim for a “full portfolio” of a bird’s life, including shots of birds posing, mating, hunting, displaying, and singing. For the last 20 years, he has led photo expeditions across the United States and internationally….