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.
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .