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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
