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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
