A cheeky squirrel photobombed a shot of Glastonbury Tor, much to the surprise and amusement of a professional photographer hoping to capture the iconic monument in all it's scenic glory.
Local landscape photographer Michelle Cowbourne usually takes pictures of the Somerset monument at dawn, complete with spectacular sunrises.
However, imperfect weather conditions on Tuesday June 9 meant an inquisitive squirrel became the star of the show instead.
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Michelle said: "I was out for my usual morning walk to photograph Glastonbury Tor at sunrise.
"I came across this squirrel who was determined to get in the shot. I have named this picture 'The Photobomb'."
Social media users reacted to the quirky picture, with comments including "A well fed Glastonbury resident, awesome catch", "Oh, I love this!!" and "How dare Glastonbury Tor try to muscle in on this delightful picture of a squirrel?!"
Michelle added: "I was struggling a bit today at sunrise so was glad when I spotted the squirrel posing."
The world-famous Glastonbury Tor features the roofless remains of the 14th‑century tower of St Michael’s Church. Towering 158 metres above the Somerset levels, the Tor is woven into a wealth of British myths and legends, including associations with King Arthur, the Isle of Avalon and even the Holy Grail.
