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
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .