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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .