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.
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .