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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
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WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
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