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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .