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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .