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.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .