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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .