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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
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 .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .