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 BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .