Incredible pictures taken just a yard from erupting volcano by photographer who was forced to flee to avoid being hit by lava.
Miles Morgan was just one metre away from the source of the eruptions when he took some of these incredible images of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.
The 42-year-old - who burned his feet while taking the shots, said: 'On this outing we were able to access the beach, which made for some dramatic photography, but came with a surprise.'
I wasn't too concerned as some bigger waves started to crash onto the beach area. But the water rushed in above my knees, it was scalding hot.'
The photographer, who also works as an airline pilot, said his wife supported his adventures, but admits he usually hides his expeditions from other family until afterwards.
He added: 'Things change every second, so timing the shots and the waves is a constant battle. The most important challenge, was not allowing yourself to become so hypnotised by the lava that you lose sight of the very real and ever-present dangers that surround you.'
The Kilauea Volcano is one of the most active volcanos in the world and has been erupting constantly for the last 20 years.
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