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 brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .