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Wild Green Beuty for *Meryem*


Wild Green Beuty for *Meryem*
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 721 W: 3 N: 2283] (8134)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-5000, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG APO HSM, @ ISO 500
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds from the Middle East [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-09-06 9:02
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Points: 34
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Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet) [in Turk. Yeşil Papağan]

As i learned yesterday, Meryem, pretty daughter of one of our beloved friend Mustafa (milas) loved the parakeet shots, thus today I would like to dedicate this wild green beauty to her:) I wish you all the best Meryem Hope you could like this!

Dün Mustafa beyden öğrendiğim kadarıyla şirin, zeki ve güzel kızımız Meryem :) yeşil papağan serisini çok sevmiş! O nedenle bu portreyi O’na hediye ediyorum! Umarım bunu da beğenirsin Meryem! Sevgi ve selamlarımla…

TFL!
Cheers,

©Bayram GÖÇMEN, Ege University, Faculty of Science. All Rights Reserved.

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The Rose-ringed Parakeet, also known as the Ringnecked Parakeet, is a gregarious tropical parakeet species that is popular as a pet. Its scientific name commemorates the Austrian naturalist Wilhelm Heinrich Kramer.

This non-migrating species is one of few parrot species that have successfully adapted to living in 'disturbed habitats', and in that way withstood the onslaught of urbanisation and deforestation. In the wild, this is a noisy species with an unmistakable squawking call.
As is the case with all Psittacula (Afro-Asian Ringnecked Parakeet) species, the Rose-ringed Parakeet is sexually dimorphic. The adult male sports a black neck-ring and pink nape-band while the hen and immature birds of both sexes either show no neck rings, or display shadow-like pale to dark grey neck-rings and light (lighter coloured than surroundings) nape-bands.
Four subspecies are recognized, though they do not differ much:

• African subspecies:
1. (P. krameri krameri): African-ringnecked (aka ARN) Parakeet : West Africa in Guinea, Senegal and southern Mauritania, east to Western Uganda, Eastern South Africa, and Southern Sudan.
2. (P. krameri parvirostris): Abyssinian-ringnecked (aka Aby-RN) Parakeet : Northwest Somalia, west across northern Ethiopia to Sennar district, Sudan.
• Asian subspecies:
1. (P. krameri manillensis): Indian-ringnecked (aka IRN) Parakeet : Originates from the southern Indian subcontinent; and has feral and/or naturalized populations worldwide. In Australia, United States, and other western countries, it is often referred to as the Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet/Parrot.
2. (P. krameri borealis): boreal or Neumann's ringnecked (aka BRN) Parakeet :Bangladesh, northern India and Nepal to central Burma; introduced populations worldwide in localities.

Wild flocks also fly several miles to forage in farmlands and orchards causing extensive damage. They have been found to feed extensively on pigeon pea during winter in India. They also breed during winter unlike most other South Asian birds. Rose-ringed Parakeets measure on average 40 cm (16 inches) long including the tail feathers. Its average single wing length is about 15–17.5 cm (6-7 inches). The tail accounts for a large portion of their total length. African ssp. are slender in bodies but usually display longer tail feathers (more so in mature male specimens) than Asian ssp. which are typically stockier in bodies. The former usually display darker (brownish-red) upper mandibles while the latter always display bright-red upper-mandibles. The Rose-ringed Parakeet has established feral populations in India, a number of European cities, South Africa and Japan. There are also apparently stable populations in the USA in Florida, California and Hawaii with a small but self-sustaining population in Tehran, Iran, mostly concentrated in the northern parts of city. They are also found almost throughout Israel.

Reference:
1. Wikipedia (ENGLISH).
2. Wikipedia (TÜRKÇE).
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Hello my friend Bayram,

Excellent shot with perfect BG, beautiful colors and excellent light/contrast/sharpness!
It's a great gift to lovely Meryem!
Congratulations and TS
Um grande abraço,
Sergio

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  • akg Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 166 W: 0 N: 85] (1004)
  • [2009-09-06 10:19]

Dear Bayram,
once again a great shot of the parakeet! This time image is even sharper. Greatly framed it in its typical mood.
Very very well done.
My regards, abhijit.

Merhaba, Bayram. Very nice gesture for Meryem. The photo is sharp, nice tones of green with the reddish beak of this amazing animal . Very informative note. Selamlar.

Merhaba Üstad,
Muhteşem bir papağan portresi.Teknik açıdan üst sınırları test etmiş örnek ve kusursuz bir çalışma.iyi bir fotoğrafta olamsı gereken herşey fazlasıyla mevcut hocam.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Ciao Bayram, splendid parakeet for lovely Meryem, perfect focus and wonderful blurry BG, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Selam Bayram Hocam
Pozu, netliği ve ışığı çok beğendim
Ellerine sağlık
Selahattin E

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1479 W: 23 N: 0] (11750)
  • [2009-09-07 2:34]

Merhaba my friend...
Beautiful bird...
Beautiful shot with so nice composition...
Regards...
Andro

Merhaba Bayram hoca,
Işığın ustaca kullanıldığı ders mahiyetinde
güzel bir çekim. Renkli detayları ile güzel
bir çalışma olmuş Kutlarım. Selam,sevgiler.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hello,
Magnificent shot!
Perfect sharpness and great colours.
Interesting note - as usual.
Excellent composition of the photo.
TFS

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2726 W: 412 N: 2986] (32791)
  • [2009-09-07 10:23]
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Merhaba hocam...
Bu ne güzel bir hediye...meryem önce inanmadı Bildiği tek kelime olan MERYEM i görünce inandı neşesini görmeliydiniz...Onun adına çok teşekkür ediyorum...selam ve saygılarımızla...
yeni geldi, ben bunun sahicisinden istiyorum diye tutturdu...bakalım ne yapacağız... :)

Selam Bayram MF,

Lovely closeup capture of the Parakeet!
The sharpness and POV are great with wonderfully managed DOF. The colors of the bird are perfectly shown and the clarity of the eyes of the bird, are the best part of your picture. Great work!

thanks and regards,
Paras

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1695 W: 124 N: 1443] (20454)
  • [2009-09-07 10:38]

Merhaba Bayram bey,
bu fotoğrafı eleştirmek benim haddim değil.Ellerinize sağlık.Bu muhteşem güzellik için teşekkürler.Necla.

Keşke ayakları da alınsaydı kadraja diye geçiriyor insan ancak bu haliyle de insanı seyri keyif veren yüksek kalite bir fotoğraf olmuş.Işık kullanımı ve temiz arkaplan hayranlık uyandırıcı.Eline emeğine sağlık.
Spas û pîroz heval,
Bi slavên germ...
Dûrzan

Hi Bayram, excellent depth of field. The colors are exceptional. I like the expression of the Psittacula krameri.
Thank you for your note.
Ciao Marilena

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 716 W: 5 N: 1281] (5344)
  • [2009-09-07 15:01]

Merhaba Bayram!
Perfectly captured,the portrait of your "model"
Wonderful colours,fascinating lighting and effective blurred bg!
Tfs Selamlar
Kostas

very sweet dedication to Meryem, Bayram :) another lovely parakeet shot.. this one look close enough.. well taken.. fine sharpness and detail.. good one..

regards, terry

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  • solrac Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 215 W: 0 N: 49] (2149)
  • [2009-09-17 10:00]

Excelente foto de gran calidad
magnifica
Buen trabajo
un saludo

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