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.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .