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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .