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.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .