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.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
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 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .