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Nickmcg · 12-30-2014, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

One more. I've been playing with the Bleach Bypass filter in Color Efx Pro and I like it for some of these snow scenes.

Great shot. Got a chance to ski Silverton a few years ago, it was an amazing experience.

**mattb123** · 12-30-2014, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by Nickmcg

Great shot. Got a chance to ski Silverton a few years ago, it was an amazing experience.

Thanks, I try to go there at least once a season while it's open to unguided skiing and cheap!

It's close enough for a day trip.
I love it there but have also had some really terrible snow conditions in leaner years. Days like Saturday make up for those.

I made an Instagram out of that shot and VisitColorado reposted it (with permission).

mtux · 12-30-2014, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

I made an Instagram out of one of the shots and VisitColorado reposted it (with permission).

The crop in instagram photo works better to me.

**mattb123** · 12-31-2014, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by mtux

The crop in instagram photo works better to me.

Thanks, I was unsure. After I uploaded it I wished I left a little more room on the left in the crop, but people seem to like it so maybe I'm over analyzing it (I do that sometimes).

jayman_1975 · 12-31-2014, 01:31 PM

A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera

bass3587 · 12-31-2014, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by jayman_1975

A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera

There is a Canon in the 1st picture!!! I guess it just along for the ride lol.

jayman_1975 · 12-31-2014, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by bass3587

There is a Canon in the 1st picture!!! I guess it just along for the ride lol.

Lol. It's my son's 60d and yes it was just there so we could fit in with the rest of the tourists and their canikons. I didn't see one other pentax camera during the whole trip. My K5II did all the heavy lifting.

Last edited by jayman_1975; 01-02-2015 at 02:01 AM.

normhead · 12-31-2014, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

Cross posted from every where. K-3, DA 18-135, ƒ5.6 , AV, 400 ISO

This after noon was our last walk of the year.... so I took the camera... Tess took us down into he wetlands, that are now frozen up pretty solid. You could probably skate through them... slowly

Happy new year everyone....

**mattb123** · 01-01-2015, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Ok, you have seen this image, I put this on Instagram and Silverton Mountain liked it. They put it in their contest where the shot with the most likes gets some free heli skiing.
So if you have Instagram and wouldn't mind, I'd love to go heli skiing for free and of course take more photos!

Follow the link and like on Instagram. THANKS!

Edit: I Won! Photos coming...

BirdDude007 · 01-01-2015, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by P. Soo

This thread shows some fantastic shots taken with the 18-135 mm lens. My standard lens in the 18-250 which is a little bulky and prone to zoom creep. I find, however, that although it is also sharp most of my shots fall with the 18-135 mm range. Should I sell my 18-250 and buy an 18-135 to reduce weight and, maybe, get sharper images?

U definately will want to consider it, if that is the main range you shoot in, then it will pay off to have a lens that does just that...
i highly reccomend the 18-135 to anyone. I rarely need anything longer for a "walkabout" lens

Kendigitize · 01-02-2015, 08:26 AM - **1 Like**

It took me a while to really like this lens. But if you need a walk around WR this is your best choice. Here's a Hummingbird I shot with the 18-135, K-30 and Sigma flash.

**savoche** · 01-02-2015, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Going quite close, at 135mm:

Navmaxlp · 01-02-2015, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

These are awesome!

---------- Post added 01-02-15 at 05:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by jayman_1975

A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera

That's where my wife and I went on our honeymoon. Where did you stay? Really wish I had the Pentax back then but, sadly, at the time I only had a simple point and shoot. Still got some great photos but feel like I could have done a lot more. Escpecially at the cenotes.

jayman_1975 · 01-02-2015, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Navmaxlp

These are awesome!

---------- Post added 01-02-15 at 05:54 PM ----------

That's where my wife and I went on our honeymoon. Where did you stay? Really wish I had the Pentax back then but, sadly, at the time I only had a simple point and shoot. Still got some great photos but feel like I could have done a lot more. Escpecially at the cenotes.

We stayed at the Grand Paladium White Sands. Very nice resort. I was very torn about whether I should take my dslr on this trip or just a cheap point and shoot. I'm so glad I decided to lug the k5ii around! I am awaiting a K3 to show up and really wish I had pulled the trigger before we went but I'm pretty happy with these pics regardless.

wullemaha · 01-04-2015, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

It has been a while since I posted something on the forums, so here some shots from the perfect hiking lens, the 18-135.
All taken on K5iis during a hiking trip to the "Großer Bösenstein" around the corner in Austria.

12-30-2014, 11:23 PM	#842
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by Nickmcg Great shot. Got a chance to ski Silverton a few years ago, it was an amazing experience. Thanks, I try to go there at least once a season while it's open to unguided skiing and cheap! It's close enough for a day trip. I love it there but have also had some really terrible snow conditions in leaner years. Days like Saturday make up for those. I made an Instagram out of that shot and VisitColorado reposted it (with permission). Last edited by mattb123; 12-30-2014 at 11:31 PM.

12-31-2014, 01:31 PM	#845
jayman_1975 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 385	A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera Last edited by jayman_1975; 12-31-2014 at 01:50 PM.

01-01-2015, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#849
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Ok, you have seen this image, I put this on Instagram and Silverton Mountain liked it. They put it in their contest where the shot with the most likes gets some free heli skiing. So if you have Instagram and wouldn't mind, I'd love to go heli skiing for free and of course take more photos! Follow the link and like on Instagram. THANKS! Edit: I Won! Photos coming... Last edited by mattb123; 01-02-2015 at 11:25 PM.

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12-30-2014, 10:57 PM	#841
Nickmcg Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3	Originally posted by mattb123 One more. I've been playing with the Bleach Bypass filter in Color Efx Pro and I like it for some of these snow scenes. Great shot. Got a chance to ski Silverton a few years ago, it was an amazing experience.

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by mtux The crop in instagram photo works better to me. Thanks, I was unsure. After I uploaded it I wished I left a little more room on the left in the crop, but people seem to like it so maybe I'm over analyzing it (I do that sometimes).

12-31-2014, 02:25 PM	#846
bass3587 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 517	Originally posted by jayman_1975 A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera There is a Canon in the 1st picture!!! I guess it just along for the ride lol.

12-31-2014, 03:16 PM	#847
jayman_1975 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 385	Originally posted by bass3587 There is a Canon in the 1st picture!!! I guess it just along for the ride lol. Lol. It's my son's 60d and yes it was just there so we could fit in with the rest of the tourists and their canikons. I didn't see one other pentax camera during the whole trip. My K5II did all the heavy lifting. Last edited by jayman_1975; 01-02-2015 at 02:01 AM.

12-31-2014, 08:07 PM - 1 Like	#848
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Cross posted from every where. K-3, DA 18-135, ƒ5.6 , AV, 400 ISO This after noon was our last walk of the year.... so I took the camera... Tess took us down into he wetlands, that are now frozen up pretty solid. You could probably skate through them... slowly Happy new year everyone....

01-01-2015, 09:06 PM	#850
BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by P. Soo This thread shows some fantastic shots taken with the 18-135 mm lens. My standard lens in the 18-250 which is a little bulky and prone to zoom creep. I find, however, that although it is also sharp most of my shots fall with the 18-135 mm range. Should I sell my 18-250 and buy an 18-135 to reduce weight and, maybe, get sharper images? U definately will want to consider it, if that is the main range you shoot in, then it will pay off to have a lens that does just that... i highly reccomend the 18-135 to anyone. I rarely need anything longer for a "walkabout" lens

01-02-2015, 08:26 AM - 1 Like	#851
Kendigitize Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	It took me a while to really like this lens. But if you need a walk around WR this is your best choice. Here's a Hummingbird I shot with the 18-135, K-30 and Sigma flash.

01-02-2015, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#852
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,312	Going quite close, at 135mm:

01-02-2015, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#853
Navmaxlp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Albums Posts: 167	Originally posted by timb64 These are awesome! ---------- Post added 01-02-15 at 05:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by jayman_1975 A few from our family trip to the Mayan Riviera That's where my wife and I went on our honeymoon. Where did you stay? Really wish I had the Pentax back then but, sadly, at the time I only had a simple point and shoot. Still got some great photos but feel like I could have done a lot more. Escpecially at the cenotes.

01-02-2015, 04:15 PM	#854
jayman_1975 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 385	Originally posted by Navmaxlp These are awesome! ---------- Post added 01-02-15 at 05:54 PM ---------- That's where my wife and I went on our honeymoon. Where did you stay? Really wish I had the Pentax back then but, sadly, at the time I only had a simple point and shoot. Still got some great photos but feel like I could have done a lot more. Escpecially at the cenotes. We stayed at the Grand Paladium White Sands. Very nice resort. I was very torn about whether I should take my dslr on this trip or just a cheap point and shoot. I'm so glad I decided to lug the k5ii around! I am awaiting a K3 to show up and really wish I had pulled the trigger before we went but I'm pretty happy with these pics regardless.

01-04-2015, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#855
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	It has been a while since I posted something on the forums, so here some shots from the perfect hiking lens, the 18-135. All taken on K5iis during a hiking trip to the "Großer Bösenstein" around the corner in Austria.

DA 18-135 WR, Show us what it can do

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