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.
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .