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.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .