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.
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .