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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .