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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .