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 curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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 .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
