[Geodude]

Trying to reach above it all.

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[HoutHans]

Lovely light.

At a nearby botanical garden - DA18-135 on K10D:

Thanks, Paul. That's a nice scene as well, especially with the shadows.

[Welshbhoy]

Did you increase the blues as well? The leaves in the shade look quite bluish. Or is it just an effect of bringing down the reds?

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Probably is down to playing with the reds (It's a constant struggle with reds), didn't touch any of the colours, just the white balance and tone curve, here's the same pic with a warmer white balance (probably better).

[paulh]

Thanks, Paul. That's a nice scene as well, especially with the shadows.

Thanks. It was a struggle to find some nice light in the middle of the day! I hope to return soon.

[Kendra59]

Thanks!

Talk about perfect timing....I was able to capture the strobe on the tail!

That is a great shot!

---------- Post added 05-02-21 at 05:50 PM ----------

You all have done such a great job of showing the performance potential of this lens that I decided I need one. To afford it, I will be eating Kraft dinner for a month... so thanks very much!

All kidding aside, I think I will start looking for one of these on the Buy/Sell section. If I can find one that is in great shape for a decent price, I will buy it. I used to be a "Nikon for life" kind of photographer, but with Pentax's broad range of high quality lens offerings, I am glad to be a Pentax camera owner.

Note: I didn't JUST switch from Nikon, health issues forced me to sell all of my camera gear about 6 years ago. Things are better now, the wide range of used Pentax camera bodies and lenses at decent prices made my return to photography possible, and I am really enjoying photography again.

[paulh]

I decided I need one

You won't regret it Keep an eye on the Marketplace here on the forums. I've seen them turn up priced around $150 at times. Try to get one with the hood included. Good luck!

[mattb123]

Mountain biking today on freshly opened trails.

[JimJohnson]

You won't regret it Keep an eye on the Marketplace here on the forums. I've seen them turn up priced around $150 at times. Try to get one with the hood included. Good luck!

Decidedly get one with the hood. I just replaced one. They are ~US$40.

[paulh]

Shot in mid-April at the pier in Port Hueneme, Calif. DA18-135 on K-5:

[HoutHans]

Mountain biking today on freshly opened trails.

That looks like a great trail and some nice photos. I love the scene in the first photo.

[mattb123]

That looks like a great trail and some nice photos. I love the scene in the first photo.

Thanks! I love that view too. The trail is really fun and I can ride it from my house which makes it extra nice. That is our town in the distance of the second shot.

[HoutHans]

Thanks! I love that view too. The trail is really fun and I can ride it from my house which makes it extra nice. That is our town in the distance of the second shot.

That's a definite bonus. I love the walks that I can do from my house as well. Looks like a great place to be living if you like the great outdoors.

[Prohibitiory]

Mountain biking today on freshly opened trails.

Lovely photos!

[paulh]

Another shot from the pier...18-135 on K-5

[HoutHans]

An old warehouse