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.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .