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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .