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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
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A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .