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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
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With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
