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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .