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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .