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.
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .