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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 240mm, ISO 400, 1/80, f 5.3

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_8786-850h.jpg

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 195mm, ISO 400, 1/60, f 5.3

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 400, 1/125, f 5.3

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/80, f 8

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 145mm, ISO 400, 1/60, f 8

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 220mm, ISO 400, 1/40, f 8

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D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/50, f 8

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/111409DSC_9072B-1280w.jpg

If you have not been following my past 2 posts, Monk Parakeet are exotics that have taken up residence in the NE US and other parts of North America. They are non migratory birds originally from South America. I had the treat of a flock of them visiting my yard last weekend. The photos were taken through my double pain kitchen window.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

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Nov 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM

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p.1 #2 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Very nice Morris, I pick the last one as my favorite.

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Nov 20, 2009 at 11:42 PM

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p.1 #3 · Monk Parakeet Finale

These are great. I am loving seeing this bird in the wild in NYC no less!! Since you asked, you might want to bump the ISO up and stop it up a bit on the portraits. I've been shooting at ISO 800-1000 with my 80-400 and have been getting excellent results when set to Neutral Mode on the D300. Things might be different on the D200 though. Just a thought. In any event, these are great captures Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 01:30 AM

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p.1 #4 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Morris I have enjoyed your series, What a handsome little bird. Kinda like #3

Nov 21, 2009 at 01:40 AM

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p.1 #5 · Monk Parakeet Finale

These are superb, Morris--I love them! Too cool!

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:13 AM

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p.1 #6 · Monk Parakeet Finale

A thumbs up Morris to who ever cleans your windows or should I say thermopane filter.
What a lucky break for you to have these come in for you. Good captures
Lou

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:59 AM

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p.1 #7 · Monk Parakeet Finale

What a superb series, Morris! I'd never seen any of these until a few years ago when my father took me to see a bunch of them in the Chicago area. They're beautiful birds.

Andy

Nov 21, 2009 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #8 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Yep Morris a very nice series and a great ending! #3 has all the character

I must say a fine job in this type of lighting and great results at such slow shutter speeds. Thanks I enjoyed these birds

Karl

Nov 21, 2009 at 03:20 AM

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p.1 #9 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Morris,
I'm glad you posted this series, it is a treat to see such beautiful birds in the wild
even though they aren't native to this country. #3 is my favorite

Thanks Tim

Nov 21, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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p.1 #10 · Monk Parakeet Finale

These are too dang cute. Another great find for you Morris. Nice capture.

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #11 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Morris

another nice set of this lovely parakeet. Love the colors.

# 3 is my favorite.

Lil

P.S. To Mick Haensler the D200 will not handle higher ISO like the D300. Morris is right to stay at ISO 400 on the D200.

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:04 AM

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p.1 #12 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Very nice ones Morris and I have certainly enjoyed this series. Great shooting through the window and still getting amazing detail. Hope they visit again to brighten up the winter.
Martin

Nov 21, 2009 at 07:15 AM

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p.1 #13 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Another great captures Morris well done

Garen

Nov 21, 2009 at 07:18 AM

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thehotel wrote:
Very nice Morris, I pick the last one as my favorite.

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Thank you Roger,

We have not seen them in about 3 days.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:05 PM

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p.1 #15 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Mick Haensler wrote:
These are great. I am loving seeing this bird in the wild in NYC no less!! Since you asked, you might want to bump the ISO up and stop it up a bit on the portraits. I've been shooting at ISO 800-1000 with my 80-400 and have been getting excellent results when set to Neutral Mode on the D300. Things might be different on the D200 though. Just a thought. In any event, these are great captures Morris

Thank you Mick,

That high an ISO on the D200 is pritty noisy.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:06 PM

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Tom Hicks wrote:
Morris I have enjoyed your series, What a handsome little bird. Kinda like #3

Thank you Tom,

I'm hoping they come back.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:07 PM

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p.1 #17 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Herderdog wrote:
These are superb, Morris--I love them! Too cool!

Thank you Bonnie,

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:07 PM

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lbuscher wrote:
A thumbs up Morris to who ever cleans your windows or should I say thermopane filter.
What a lucky break for you to have these come in for you. Good captures
Lou

Thank you,

That would be me and I'm way overdue to clean them.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:08 PM

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racoll wrote:
What a superb series, Morris! I'd never seen any of these until a few years ago when my father took me to see a bunch of them in the Chicago area. They're beautiful birds.

Andy

Thank you Andy,

I agree and they have amazing personalities.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:09 PM

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p.1 #20 · Monk Parakeet Finale

Karl Witt wrote:
Yep Morris a very nice series and a great ending! #3 has all the character

I must say a fine job in this type of lighting and great results at such slow shutter speeds. Thanks I enjoyed these birds

Karl

Thank you Karl,

The conditions are challenging. I've been doing this for years and have learned a lot of tricks.

Morris

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:10 PM

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