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.
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .