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**mattb123** · 02-27-2015, 10:59 PM - **2 Likes**

We didn't, we stayed on Kauai for the whole trip and that is on the Big Island.
But we did lots of fun things like hikes, boat trips, snorkeling, etc. Lots of fun!

Now I'm back in this but I don't mind.

**Clarkey** · 02-28-2015, 08:12 PM

I've not made it to the big island, but for all of the activities you mentioned, sounds like a great place to be. And with evening skies like that, i'm sure you can make the transition back!

**Rondec** · 03-01-2015, 04:55 AM - **1 Like**

A couple of DA *200 bird shots.

**Rondec** · 03-02-2015, 04:22 AM

DA *55 at Tucker Lake. (I posted some leaf shots from the same time in a separate thread - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/289894-nature-frozen-leaves.html).

Last edited by Rondec; 03-03-2015 at 02:40 PM.

emalvick · 03-02-2015, 12:27 PM

Recently returned from a trip to the Everglades of which I basically used to justify my purchase of the 60-250. A couple of early photos with the lens:

My wife calls this the existential cormorant. I find the image is a bit fake looking because of the way the depth of field worked out. The shot is at 60 mm with an f/5.6 aperture and 1/750-s shutter speed.

And the first alligator shot I processed. This one wasn't too happy with the people around it. Basically the same shot parameters except FL = 170 mm (I can tolerate being close to a bird... the alligators aren't as friendly).

My experience with the lens (it's first real field test and not just backyard test shots) was pretty good. I shot it exclusively handheld on my K3. It's definitely at about the limit of what I'd be comfortable hand-holding, but I basically shot exclusively in TAv mode and used the tripod mount to provide the balance needed for my shooting. I rarely used it wide open, mostly between f/5.6 and f/11, and because of the wildlife with shutter speeds of 1/500-s or faster.

repaap · 03-02-2015, 02:49 PM - **2 Likes**

Finnish whiskey, still young, but will be older(not this bottle.)

**mattb123** · 03-02-2015, 10:30 PM - **4 Likes**

Na Pali coast from a boat. I tried to keep the shutter fast to compensate for the movement and it seemed to work. Amazing coastline!
DA* 16-50

zzeitg · 03-03-2015, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

DA*300 (f/5.6, ISO3200)

normhead · 03-03-2015, 03:01 PM - **2 Likes**

A few birds either at the feeder, or hanging around the feeder.

From today in the snow...
K-3 DA*60-250 + HD DA 1.4 TC, @350mm- ƒ5.6-1/100s-ISO 800

The post feeders, smallest to biggest...

Waiting to be seated....

**Clarkey** · 03-03-2015, 07:43 PM

Ditto with Norm's setup. Only used the 60-250mm with TC, the 15mm, and the GR.

Punk by clarke_ag, on Flickr

**Rondec** · 03-04-2015, 03:44 AM

DA *55 shot.

DA *16-50 shot (John Jame Audubon Museum in Henderson, KY).

narual · 03-05-2015, 12:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Some 50-135 shots from my brother-in-law's wedding

**Rondec** · 03-05-2015, 04:23 AM

We had a pretty late (for us) winter snow storm. Just got six inches of the fluffy stuff and have to dig out this morning, but it was really coming down last evening. Snapped a few on my way home from work (with the DA * 16-50).

stormtech · 03-05-2015, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

We had a pretty late (for us) winter snow storm. Just got six inches of the fluffy stuff and have to dig out this morning, but it was really coming down last evening. Snapped a few on my way home from work (with the DA * 16-50).

Beautiful winter shots! A nice look at our on going winter.....

waterfall · 03-05-2015, 04:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stormtech

Beautiful winter shots! A nice look at our on going winter.....

No, you must mean the "out-going winter." Puhleeze! Say it ain't so, Joe.

03-03-2015, 07:43 PM	#3040
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Ditto with Norm's setup. Only used the 60-250mm with TC, the 15mm, and the GR. Punk by clarke_ag, on Flickr Last edited by Clarkey; 03-03-2015 at 07:44 PM. Reason: err.. let's try that again.

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02-27-2015, 10:59 PM - 2 Likes	#3031
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	We didn't, we stayed on Kauai for the whole trip and that is on the Big Island. But we did lots of fun things like hikes, boat trips, snorkeling, etc. Lots of fun! Now I'm back in this but I don't mind.

02-28-2015, 08:12 PM	#3032
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	I've not made it to the big island, but for all of the activities you mentioned, sounds like a great place to be. And with evening skies like that, i'm sure you can make the transition back!

03-01-2015, 04:55 AM - 1 Like	#3033
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	A couple of DA *200 bird shots.

03-02-2015, 04:22 AM	#3034
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	DA 55 at Tucker Lake. (I posted some leaf shots from the same time in a separate thread - https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/289894-nature-frozen-leaves.html). Last edited by Rondec; 03-03-2015 at 02:40 PM.*

03-02-2015, 12:27 PM	#3035
emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	Recently returned from a trip to the Everglades of which I basically used to justify my purchase of the 60-250. A couple of early photos with the lens: My wife calls this the existential cormorant. I find the image is a bit fake looking because of the way the depth of field worked out. The shot is at 60 mm with an f/5.6 aperture and 1/750-s shutter speed. And the first alligator shot I processed. This one wasn't too happy with the people around it. Basically the same shot parameters except FL = 170 mm (I can tolerate being close to a bird... the alligators aren't as friendly). My experience with the lens (it's first real field test and not just backyard test shots) was pretty good. I shot it exclusively handheld on my K3. It's definitely at about the limit of what I'd be comfortable hand-holding, but I basically shot exclusively in TAv mode and used the tripod mount to provide the balance needed for my shooting. I rarely used it wide open, mostly between f/5.6 and f/11, and because of the wildlife with shutter speeds of 1/500-s or faster.

03-02-2015, 02:49 PM - 2 Likes	#3036
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Finnish whiskey, still young, but will be older(not this bottle.)

03-02-2015, 10:30 PM - 4 Likes	#3037
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	Na Pali coast from a boat. I tried to keep the shutter fast to compensate for the movement and it seemed to work. Amazing coastline! DA* 16-50

03-03-2015, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#3038
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	DA*300 (f/5.6, ISO3200)

03-03-2015, 03:01 PM - 2 Likes	#3039
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	A few birds either at the feeder, or hanging around the feeder. From today in the snow... K-3 DA*60-250 + HD DA 1.4 TC, @350mm- ƒ5.6-1/100s-ISO 800 The post feeders, smallest to biggest... Waiting to be seated....

03-04-2015, 03:44 AM	#3041
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	DA 55 shot. DA 16-50 shot (John Jame Audubon Museum in Henderson, KY).

03-05-2015, 04:23 AM	#3043
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	We had a pretty late (for us) winter snow storm. Just got six inches of the fluffy stuff and have to dig out this morning, but it was really coming down last evening. Snapped a few on my way home from work (with the DA * 16-50).

03-05-2015, 06:00 AM	#3044
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Rondec We had a pretty late (for us) winter snow storm. Just got six inches of the fluffy stuff and have to dig out this morning, but it was really coming down last evening. Snapped a few on my way home from work (with the DA * 16-50). Beautiful winter shots! A nice look at our on going winter.....

03-05-2015, 04:25 PM - 1 Like	#3045
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by stormtech Beautiful winter shots! A nice look at our on going winter..... No, you must mean the "out-going winter." Puhleeze! Say it ain't so, Joe.