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.
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .