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.
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
