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
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .