Alfredo_Jose
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Community Choice Award
Contest Finalist in Anything Birds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Vol 42
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deannefortnam
May 19, 2018
Wonderful! great shot, I didn't know you had your own species of Screech Owl. TFS
Alfredo_Jose
May 19, 2018
Yes we do, that's the only one and it is very hard to find. It took about 4 months to find one, they hide in the mountains.
deannefortnam
May 19, 2018
I'm so glad you found this beauty! I'd never seen one before. Worth the time and search!
laurenkaymyers
June 15, 2018
I so love owls and I LOVE this photo. What a cute owl and what a great capture by you.
NatureLoverJJWal
June 28, 2018
You are so lucky to capture this beauty! Congratulations on your award!
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Behind The Lens
Location
This Photo of the Puerto Rican Screech-Owl was taken in the mountains of Comerio, Puerto Rico. After hurricane María hit Puerto Rico in the month of September the population of birds dropped significantly in the island. I spent months looking for this particular bird, it wasn't an easy task since the Puerto Rican Screech-Owl lives deep inside the mountains and they are very hard to spot.Time
The picture was taken during the morning.Lighting
No flash was used, I was taken with natural light.Equipment
I used a Canon 5d mark iii and a Canon 500mm l f4 ii. The photo was taken handheld.Inspiration
I was inspired to look and take the picture of this bird since I was corncern about its population well being.Editing
I recovered some shadows and hightlights. A little bit of vibrance was applied to the photo.In my camera bag
Canon extender, 1.4x, 2.0x, Canon 7d mark ii body, cleaning tissues, mosquito spray, camouflage clothes.Feedback
Be very patience, and never give up and get up early in the morning.