" The weather was typical lakes as it went from sunshine to rain then back again when one of them said,  'What are the chances today then 'Mr Rainbow?'

"For folk with a love of the outdoors? Well they whoop whoop on social media that they cant wait to get out in 'them thar hills'. It is a time to venture out and enjoy their favourite places that now nestle under a blanket of snow."

"This week sees my first of many scheduled workshops for this year and I am looking forward to being back on the fells."

"Whilst we didn't have typical wintery weather, we did manage to capture some fantastic photos and it is always pleasing to see the look on peoples faces when they start to capture photographs that they are proud of."

"The next few weeks towards Christmas are taken up with workshops and meetings then even I shut down for the festive period. Well that is unless the snow arrives.....then its full steam back for more workshops."

"Days and awards like this do not come along too often and it is only now several weeks on that the effect is beginning to hit me."

"The tunnel has to undergo regular routine inspections and I was there to photograph that happening. The images will be used for publicity and some are to be framed and hung in their buildings."

"The following seven days has seen a constant stream of online and private message from across the world. Very humbling and I thank all who have taken the time to write to me."

"I would like to thank the members of the Durham Photographic Society for the warmest of welcomes a couple of weeks back. It was a pleasure to meet you all. I look forward to my return trip back up there in 2018 when a 'triple' event is being organised."

"I have now added more images to the online shop"

"As the winter approaches, my season of talks begin."

"The fells have attracted lots of new visitors and whilst that is good, it has also brought with it the downside, namely carelessly abandoned rubbish. I find it incredible that people will visit such beautiful places yet leave litter. Doesn't take much to put in a bag and take home does it...."

"Seems incredible that a year has passed since I was commissioned to write a couple of articles for two entirely different magazines."

"It was a great evening and made even more so by the renewing of old friendships and the making of new ones."

"As you may know, I am a keen advocate of both and now find myself using them for differing situations."

"Whilst we await the return of the good weather and today is the official start of summer, most photographers will tell you that it is a time of year that rarely yields the best photographic opportunities."

"I was lucky enough to sell several of my pieces and I am always grateful to people who enjoy my work sufficiently enough to want to buy it. This month has been good both online and at outlets. Any pro will tell you it goes in fits and starts and it does!"

"Because of my own spinal issues, the magazine OUTDOOR FITNESS decided to follow my training regime and eventual participation in the worlds largest cycle sportive."

"I posted it that night on social media and the reaction was tremendous. I was immediately contacted by editors as they wished to put it in their magazines and asked to withdraw it from the sites as they wanted to 'hit readers' with it!"

 "A couple following on behind decided that their dog should be let off its leash. Why? I have no idea. The animal ran with purpose towards the sheep."