These are the amazing scenes taken of a California wildfire showing the spectacular sky at night as firefighters tackle the potentially deadly blazes.
Stuart Palley's work combines the drama of the fire along with the amazing celestial light show.
The 26-year-old photographer has attended more than 40 wildfires across the state while working closely with firefighters to remain safe.
Palley, from Newport Beach, California wanted to document the effects of wildfires and the continuing droughts on the state. Stunning images captures see more....
He said: 'I came back to California in a severe drought with brown hills, water restrictions and wildfires worse than ever.
'The lake where I went to summer camp as a kid dried out and the forest where my girlfriend and I drove on our first date burned over and is now closed.
'Drought can be difficult to visualise but frequent wildfire is its most acute effect, so the images are about creating a visual record of wildfire.'
When out on shoots, Palley wears the correct safety gear and ensures he never becomes a liability for the firefighters.
He also carries a radio with him - programmed to the frequencies used by firefighters - which allows him to monitor traffic and maintain awareness of the situation.
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