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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
