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
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
