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.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .