I've been doing this photography thing for a long, long time. A few thoughts...
Are you "lucky" if you spend days traveling to get to just the right location? No.
Are you "lucky" to position yourself correctly for the best background, perspective, and light? No.
Are you "lucky" to have the right equipment for the job with you and know how to use it? No.
Are you "lucky" if you spend hours and hours in the field waiting for one golden opportunity? No.
Are you "lucky" if you have spent a great amount of time learning everything you can about your subjects' habits and tendencies? No.
Finally, you are not "lucky" if you fire off a thousand shots in certain situations to get that wall hanger. You are an intelligent photographer.
I could go on and on here, but, well, I had better stop.