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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
