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 makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .