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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .