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.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .