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.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
