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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .