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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .