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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
