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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
