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.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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 .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .