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.
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .