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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .