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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
