I have never gone more than a 100 miles from my house to shoot. I have a three kids, ages 4, 3, and 1 so everything is half day trips or less. I am just learning LF but with my 35mm and MF gear I found myself practicing a lot on plants around the house, mail boxes in the neighborhood, my dog, anything that would pose for me. I very rarely get to go out for the day much less the weekend just to photograph. When I do, I love it but I have learned to make the most of the time I have. Dan