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.
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .