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
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .