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.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .