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.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
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 .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .