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.
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
