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.
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .