AMAZING AMERICAN LANDSCAPES

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.

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ARRR-DORABLE ONE-EYED PIRATE KITTEN

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FIGHTING BLACKBACK GORILLAS

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AMAZING LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPHY

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

ABANDONED WILD WEST THEME PARK

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MESMERISING STAIRWAY SHOTS

STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .

SLACKLINING USA

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

SWALLOW WHOLE - YOUNG BIRD ENJOYS DINNER TIME

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NAKED SLACKLINERS TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES

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