...is that it is good for the soul. I get up very early every day. Unfortunately in summer it is not exactly before sunrise. The sun is up so bloody early that it would rob my sleep to the extent that I wouldn’t function throughout the day. But week-ends are the ideal opportunity to rise before ’everything’ else.

0430hrs: Up, outta bed...

0500hrs: grab the camera and get out of the house

0515hrs: on location

Depending on the environment, I am out for about an hour or two. On returning home there is the highlight of the trip...stop off at the local bakery to get breakfast.

By the time I have had breakfast, I have had a productive morning with plenty of fresh air, exercise and prints to show for. I have explored the local woodlands, lakes and rivers with all its wildlife and flora. I don’t need to fly to exotic locations to photograph the wonders of the world. I have it just as good in front of my doorstep.

So, for those of you who had a lie-in on a week-end...what have you achieved by 1000hrs?

I call it lost time.

In any case, value your time...its ticking away!