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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
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 .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .