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.
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .