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
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
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A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .