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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .