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
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .