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 BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
