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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
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STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .