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.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .