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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
