This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain. From Death Valley National Park in California to Mount Saint Helens in Washington, these stunning photos were taken by Ryan Dyar, of Seattle, Washington. The 30-year-old photographer has travelled coast to coast across America, capturing the natural beauty of the country along the way. He says, 'I try to bring three a dimensional sense of life to a two dimensional medium – almost as if you could walk into the frame.
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .