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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
