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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Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .