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.
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .