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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
