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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
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 .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .