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 group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .