A rare and perfectly timed moment. The Bald Eagle flies just inches above the water, creating a near-perfect reflection that mirrors its wings almost perfectly. Moments like this happen in a split second, which is why photographs like this are so rare and impressive to capture.

Mar 14, 2026

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THIS bald eagle is an amazing sight — as its wings and reflection form a giant eye shape.

Snapper Steve Biro, 53, caught the bird of prey, named Bruce, staring into his lens in a conservation area in Ontario, Canada.

The photo captures the bald eagle forming an eye shape with its wings as it flew over a lake — The impressive photo captures the bald eagle forming an eye shape with its wings as it flew over a lake

He said: “I love getting reflections from a low vantage point and hoped to get a couple of decent pics of Bruce.

“He flew across the pond several times. He was flying close enough to my head to feel the breeze from his wings but I was determined to keep shooting.

“I have many wonderful images from the visit but I loved the symmetry of this one in particular and the way he is staring right through me and looking mean and powerful just blew me away.”

The bird, named Bruce, showed of his incredible wing span as he swooped over the water — Bruce showed off his incredible wing span as he swooped over the water

He seemed interested in what photographer Steve Biro was doing, looking towards the camera several times

The still water perfectly reflected the magnificent bird

Steve took several shots before he managed to capture the perfectly symmetrical 'eye' photo — Steve took several shots before he managed to capture the perfectly symmetrical ‘eye’ photo

Bruce took a rest on land after he'd finished posing over the water — Bruce took a rest on land after he’d finished posing over the water