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
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .