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 adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .