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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
