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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
