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.
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
