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.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
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 .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .