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.
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .