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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
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 .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .