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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
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 .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .