Yup, there's some really cool shots in that bunch. My fav was Deception Pass, but there were loads of runners-up!

Good choices on the lens kit, too! I'll think of you everytime I saddle up with my 5-ton L behemoths! But I did finally get a 24-85mm like yours (sold the 28-135IS) and really take it just about everywhere!

For some reason, your Big Sky photos remind me of this one from Utah:

http://rtr.ca/recent/z0057487.jpg

I just wish the quilted clouds had hung around for another 20 minutes (sunset!).

Cheers