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.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .