So, over the next couple of days I'll be checking my kit and packing it all up ready for my week away with the family to the Lake District where my real passion for photography all started. Currently the weather is clear with plenty of snow on the fells so I'm looking forward to some good clear conditions but, you never can tell in the Lakes....... The rain has a habit of rolling in at the most inappropriate time.

I'm hoping to get to some really great locations, the majority of which will probably have to be on foot so I need to make sure that I have my walking gear too, including the warm stuff as it's going to be very cold, especially the earlier I head out.

Right, best get on with it as I haven't got long and I have stacks of stuff to pack.