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timb64 · 08-15-2016, 12:53 PM

Shwedagon Pagoda,Yangon, Myanmar

Last edited by timb64; 08-16-2016 at 03:26 AM.

**WPRESTO** · 08-15-2016, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Three from Castle Crags:

The third image is stunning. You hit, or took advantage of a perfect day at that spot.

**WPRESTO** · 08-15-2016, 03:52 PM

A view down from the top. We were driven up by our guide, but the paved walkway does go all the down with alternating steep slopes and flights of stairs.

northcoastgreg · 08-15-2016, 05:48 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

The third image is stunning. You hit, or took advantage of a perfect day at that spot.

Thanks WPRESTO. The DA 16-85 has to take some of the credit for delivering such sharp, crisp, contrasty images.

Another image from nearby Castle Lake:

C_Jones · 08-15-2016, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

Thanks WPRESTO. The DA 16-85 has to take some of the credit for delivering such sharp, crisp, contrasty images.

Another image from nearby Castle Lake:

Nice shot. I've seen quite a few of on this thread. The water and mountains look really nice.

timb64 · 08-16-2016, 03:15 AM - **1 Like**

Vang Vieng, Laos

Barso · 08-16-2016, 12:47 PM - **2 Likes**

As close as I could get to this rather large wasp

XL Wasp on Flickr

Then the Stag posed for a photo

Hello on Flickr

These were adjusted jpegs with -1 sharpness and -1 contrast in camera

timb64 · 08-17-2016, 03:48 AM

Vang Vieng, Laos

And a first attempt at a merged panorama,five pics with PSE 12

**WPRESTO** · 08-17-2016, 04:00 AM

Plaza and town hall, looking a little like a church with the bell tower.

timb64 · 08-17-2016, 11:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Vang Vieng, Laos

timb64 · 08-18-2016, 07:38 AM - **1 Like**

Luang Prabang Laos

timb64 · 08-19-2016, 08:27 AM

Luang Prabang Laos

timb64 · 08-21-2016, 09:26 AM

Rainstorm over Pakse,Laos

Wat Pho Laos

GSiGuy · 08-21-2016, 11:45 PM - **5 Likes**

Got a 16-85 a few months ago and brought it to Iceland in early July. I've had the 16-50 as my workhorse for a few years now and I dare say that the 16-85 is more contrasty and sharper at the edges and corners than my copy of the 16-50 at all apertures! Kinda bittersweet actually cos I've thought my 16-50 to be adequate until now... On the plus side, I've now acquired the lens that the DA18-135 was supposed to be in the first place!

With Anandrangur ("Eagle Rock") in the foreground, Reynishverfi's strip of black beach stretches along the southern coast of Iceland towards the "Troll Rocks" of Reynishdrangar in the distance.

Solheimasandur DC3 Plane Wreck

Skogafoss. 65 metres to the top of the falls and looking down. All it took was some sunlight to break cover to induce a spectacular rainbow!

Seljalandsfoss. I've never walked "behind" a waterfall before til now! And this is why we shoot Pentax DSLRs; the wind and the spray from the waterfall was hitting the camera and you need not worry one whit! WR, Baby! Though not being wide enough, i chanced it and changed to a Siggy 8-16 just after this shot.

This one is probably one of the most unique experiences of my life. Being "gondola'd" down the opening of an intact volcano caldera into it's very bowels! An expensive experience but thoroughly worth it! Had to shoot at iso12,800 with the K3 here...

timb64 · 08-22-2016, 08:59 AM - **1 Like**

What Pho Laos

08-22-2016, 08:59 AM - 1 Like	#360
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	What Pho Laos Last edited by timb64; 08-22-2016 at 09:06 AM.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	Shwedagon Pagoda,Yangon, Myanmar Last edited by timb64; 08-16-2016 at 03:26 AM.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Three from Castle Crags: The third image is stunning. You hit, or took advantage of a perfect day at that spot.

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northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,176	Originally posted by WPRESTO The third image is stunning. You hit, or took advantage of a perfect day at that spot. Thanks WPRESTO. The DA 16-85 has to take some of the credit for delivering such sharp, crisp, contrasty images. Another image from nearby Castle Lake:

08-15-2016, 07:56 PM	#350
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,086	Originally posted by northcoastgreg Thanks WPRESTO. The DA 16-85 has to take some of the credit for delivering such sharp, crisp, contrasty images. Another image from nearby Castle Lake: Nice shot. I've seen quite a few of on this thread. The water and mountains look really nice.

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	Vang Vieng, Laos

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Barso Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Posts: 85	As close as I could get to this rather large wasp XL Wasp on Flickr Then the Stag posed for a photo Hello on Flickr These were adjusted jpegs with -1 sharpness and -1 contrast in camera

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514 Original Poster	Rainstorm over Pakse,Laos Wat Pho Laos

08-21-2016, 11:45 PM - 5 Likes	#359
GSiGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 107	Got a 16-85 a few months ago and brought it to Iceland in early July. I've had the 16-50 as my workhorse for a few years now and I dare say that the 16-85 is more contrasty and sharper at the edges and corners than my copy of the 16-50 at all apertures! Kinda bittersweet actually cos I've thought my 16-50 to be adequate until now... On the plus side, I've now acquired the lens that the DA18-135 was supposed to be in the first place! With Anandrangur ("Eagle Rock") in the foreground, Reynishverfi's strip of black beach stretches along the southern coast of Iceland towards the "Troll Rocks" of Reynishdrangar in the distance. Solheimasandur DC3 Plane Wreck Skogafoss. 65 metres to the top of the falls and looking down. All it took was some sunlight to break cover to induce a spectacular rainbow! Seljalandsfoss. I've never walked "behind" a waterfall before til now! And this is why we shoot Pentax DSLRs; the wind and the spray from the waterfall was hitting the camera and you need not worry one whit! WR, Baby! Though not being wide enough, i chanced it and changed to a Siggy 8-16 just after this shot. This one is probably one of the most unique experiences of my life. Being "gondola'd" down the opening of an intact volcano caldera into it's very bowels! An expensive experience but thoroughly worth it! Had to shoot at iso12,800 with the K3 here...

DA 16-85 WR,show us what it can do.

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