Photographer Quintin Lake captures stunning Somerset images

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Photographer Quintin Lake, from Cheltenham started, walking around UK mainland in April and has recently visited Somerset - here's his photo of Burnham-on-Sea lighthouse being repainted

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This ammonite was taken in Helwell Bay, Somerset. Mr Lake said he spent seven days walking along the Somerset coastline up to Bristol

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This photograph was taken near Hinkley Point nuclear power station.

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Mr Lake told BBC Somerset he was "charmed" by Somerset, adding: "There's no headlining destination that you can sum up in one picture, it's very varied. I was very surprised and enjoyed it."

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This picture of a rainbow above the Bristol Channel, from North Hill, Minehead, was taken just as Mr Lake completed the South West coast path.

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These lower lias sedimentary rocks were taken in Watchet, West Somerset.

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This sea defence was taken in Porlock. Mr Lake is mostly camping overnight on his walk - as it takes him to remote parts of the coastline.

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In this photo, there is a small glimpse of Wales in the far distance.

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The West Somerset Railway's steam train was photographed near Minehead, Somerset.

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Mr Lake hopes his project will bring him a better understanding of the UK coastline and the people he meets.

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