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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .