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.
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
