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.
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .