Daniel Drake

Excellent work in low light! -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Greg, I think you're right: its a fiscal shrike. The big white band over the wings makes me a bit unsure. Birding is a new field to me. Collin Baxter should help us. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson...

I guess this is a Common Fiscal (perhaps a juvenile?), Bigma:

Truly exceptional Collin! Shows what can be done with the Bigma in capable hands. I like the two Cape Weavers very much. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

I need a camera with a good sensor to hang my 50-200, 70-300, Bigma and EC-14 on. The E-M5 has the sensor, but not the PDAF. So I am waiting for an E-7 or OMD Pro (with PDAF). My timeframe for a...

100-400 or 200-400mm, f4-5.6 -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Greg, if you shoot RAW + JPEG with DTC on, what will jou get? My guess: an uncropped RAW file plus a cropped and resampled JPEG? Can you confirm? Thank you. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela...

Well done, you'll learn quickly. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to see more from you.

Great action, great series! -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Well done! I like the pastel colours of the first few. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Tes, the Glossy Starlings are very photogenic. They are curious and strike a great pose most of the time. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Yes, the warthog at the bushbar ;-) is also my favourite. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Yes the lens can get a bit heavy. I was primarily shooting with a Sigma 50-500 on my E-30. Was testing the Sigma. Now that's a heavy beast! Against that the 50-200 feels like childs play. I...

Andy, you should make a plan to visit Africa. Seriously ;-)

Nice colours indeed. I forgot to mention they are all OOC jpegs. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Yes, the Bigma is not the easiest lens to master. I sense it takes one's photography to a new level though. Guess I'll try to use somewhat higher shutter speeds in future. Thank you for advising...

Thank you, I am new to birding. Can see why it is somewhat addictive! -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Thank you for the comments. Sure, I will comply - missed the guideline about 5-6 shots per post. A bit overly enthusiastic probably. -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

Seth,No, this particular bird was quite relaxed, seemingly enjoying being photographed ;-) -- Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa