1. Less Clouds: even in summer (at least here in Ireland anyway) there is no shortage of cloudy overcast days. Whereas at this time of year, as it gets frostier, you can find beautiful blue skies. This is especially true if you're taking pictures of rivers, lakes and the sea.

2. Less Crowds: During the summer it can be practically impossible to get nice moody landscape shots, especially in areas that are popular with tourists. After all what's the point of going trying to capture the awe and majesty of nature only to find it over-run with camper vans and station wagons. Go there in November however, and you won't find a soul.

3. Later Sunrises: There are two types of photographers, the ones who are more than happy to get up at 4am and hike up a mountain and set ...