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
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
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 .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
