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.
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SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .