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 diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .