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.
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
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 .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .