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.
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .