Take one empty memory card, add one gorgeous autumn day and an iPod full of new tunes* and what do you get? A big long wander and A LOT of shots of leaves.

My feet got soaked trampling through giant piles of leaves, my fingers got numb snapping trees, and my nose would have given Rudolph a good run for his money but I was in the best mood ever once I was done shooting.

Plus, because I headed out right after a bit of rainfall, I got some lovely dew-like water drops – all the benefits of early-morning shooting without the having to get out of bed at 5am. Score.

*Worth a listen: Cee-Lo Green, The Ladykiller