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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
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