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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .