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.
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
