[The Littlest Hobo]

Yesterday i was in Keswick with my daughter and fancied taking a few snaps at Ashness Bridge/Surprise view. These sites are probably some of the most photographed places around so why i thought i would be able to do it in peace i dont know.

Why then did i feel so out of my league? There were blokes there with multiple bags/rucksacks full of gear. I saw loads of filters, L series lenses, blokes trying various different cameras etc. These guys took ages setting up their shots and tbh i was quite good for me to watch.

My little lass couldnt understand why daddy wanted to sit and chill out until they had finished (A very long time btw) because I didnt want to take his Canon 1000d out and put it on my tripod and start clicking away trying to learn what does and doesnt work. Most of which didnt.

I must say, i have been into mountain biking for years and its a very 'equipment' orientated sport so i know the feeling of being proud of your equipment. But i also know the feeling of some guy turning up on a rackety bike and pounding the lesser riders into the dirt.

Is there an element of superiority complex or should i just get over myself and get stuck in?