I love my week in Borrowdale and whilst I’m not keen on relentless rain photography is a challenge with wall to wall sunshine. Early morning conditions weren’t conducive to providing mist on Derwentwater so I had to make do and just enjoy the hills.

I did walk up Gowbarrow for the first time but I also visited some of my favourite places. Black Crag is always a fabulous view and I was pleased to see that the vast empty spaces at Tarn Hows are starting to fill out nicely.

I’ve been asked to present an evening of black and white photography this coming season so I am trying to build up my portfolio so that I can discuss the pros and cons of colour v monochrome photographs. Consequently some of my images aren’t vibrant colour although there are colour versions in my catalogue.

It is always a wonderful week for me and I’m already looking forward to next year.