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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .