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
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .