A fiery sunset breaks underneath storm clouds at Cook's Fields on the Mendip hills, Somerset. Image © Stephen Spraggon.

Cook's Field, Somerset

Firewall

Taken during one of the most intense sunsets I've photographed, this scene takes in a wonderful view of Westbury-sub-Mendip and the Somerset levels beyond, all the way to the Quantock Hills on the far horizon. Timing was the important part of this picture - a heavy raincloud was passing overhead, deluging the landscape but leaving behind it crystal clear air which allowed the intense sun to shine through brilliantly and illuminate the landscape.

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