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.
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .