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 .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .