This was stunning sight which greeted people in the region last night.

Eastern Daily Press: The stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan GriceThe stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan Grice (Image: Archant)

On one of the longest nights of the year, a brilliant sunset filled the skies above Oulton Broad and Lowestoft, with the clouds showing off beautiful purples, blues and reds.

Ryan Grice, a 24-year-old product photographer who lives in Lowestoft, took the photos at around 9pm.

Eastern Daily Press: The stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan GriceThe stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan Grice (Image: Archant)

He said: 'Me and my girlfriend went out for a walk and we decided to take the camera along too.

'It was beautiful. The clouds and the reflections in the water were absolutely stunning and really nice.'

Eastern Daily Press: The stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan GriceThe stunning sunset over Oulton Broad on Sunday night. Picture: Ryan Grice (Image: Archant)

The photos were posted on a Facebook group and gained more than 300 likes in under a day.

Mr Grice added: 'I did not expect the reaction at all. I posted them after seeing other people doing the same and I thought I would do the same.

'All of a sudden I was getting notifications all night and it was incredible.'