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
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .