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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .