From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States. The breath-taking images were taken by Randy P. Martin, 30, of Portland, Oregon, who travelled hundreds of miles across America and documented the most diverse and beautiful settings along the way. For Randy, the past year has seen him undertake countless road trips, navigate his route with maps made from napkins - with the help of Google Earth, walk miles across fields of lava rock and wake at 3am to see sunrise at 14,000 feet
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
