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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .