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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .