It was probably me at all 3 stuey...I rarely see anyone with a Pentax

Just seen the local forecast and chaecked the MWIS..looks like your timing is pretty good, should be a good day, it would be worth getting there for sunrise I think, light winds expected which may mean the chance of some of those stunning Snowdonia reflections

Simon

http://www.mwis.org.uk/sd.php

The recent snowy conditions here in North Wales have produced some scenes which just seem perfect for conversion to black & white..here's one taken a couple of weekends ago of Eglwyseg Rocks near Llangollen, this was taken from the Horseshoe Pass

Simon

Good Apps For landscape photography:

DOF Calc, ND filter Calc, Sun surveyor & the essential TPE (The photographers Ephemeris)

Simon

Have a look on ebay too, get them for next to nothing

Simon

I'm a big fan on the book by Michael Freeman, The Photographers Eye, a little deep in places but certainly makes you think about what you class as the non-technical aspects of photography....this one looks interesting too although it seems to be mainly for portrait photography?

Simon

Very strange reaction, being unhappy with a new camera because you're using out of date software on your PC Just follow the advice already given and I'm sure you'll keep it

Simon

And another vote

Simon

I read you're opening post and immediately thought about the DA17-70 rather than the 18-135, then read Mikes and noticed he'd already said the same...personally speaking I think the WR aspect is a little oversold,it's nice to have but I certainly wouldn't put it near the top of my list for deciding which lens to buy. I photograph in one of the wettest places in the UK and have never had a problem with non-wr lenses


The DA17-70 is a really good lens for landscapes, I take 85% of mine with it despite owning the DA21mm (and previously the DA15mm), which seems to keep getting left in the bag. I agree with John about Pentax lenses too, they do produce better colour/contrast than alternatives from most other manufacturers.

Simon

Loving that first shot especially, nice one!!

Simon