Sergey Polyushko is a Ukrainian photographer whose portfolio includes everything from architecture and fashion to commercial and street photography. His beautiful and intimate animal portraits are perhaps his most eye-catching works, however. Take a look at the stunning pictures below to see what we mean.

From domestic dogs and cats to wild animals such as ducks, squirrels, and even an exotic caracal, Polyushko's amazing photos are as playful as they are captivating. Whether he's snapping squirrels in the snow while they're out foraging for nuts, ducks basking on golden sun-tinted waters, or curious cows looking for their own personal close-ups, the photographer, who has over 40k followers on Instagram, has mastered the art of bringing out the very best in each and every majestic animal he chooses. Here's a list of some of our favorites from his animal photography series. Don't forget to vote for the most beautiful photos!

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PandasAreMyFav
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a cat wearing cat fur. Just saying... even though it's not actually wearing cat fur...I hope... 0.o

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Fandoms Rise
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely love the sunlight on his tail!

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Mannanins Cloak
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Show off, I heard you already. We all know its your new home.

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Melody Lanzatella
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes you feel like a nut....um, ALL of the time you feel like a nut!

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Spons Tom
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aye, isn't that Gary over there? Looks like he lost something

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Spons Tom
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gary; now, where did I leave that hazelnut?

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Fandoms Rise
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat looks lost. Come here baby, I'll give you a home!

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Lisa Donegan
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way.

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Rainbo
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photographer really seemed to have taken quite the fancy for this one squirrel. :)

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Keith Verret
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Time for "pulls fur coat apart to show costume underneath with big S on it" Super Squirrel!!

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