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.
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .