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.
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .