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
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .