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
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .