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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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Superluminal1
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That face you make just before you sneeze.

Ellie
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to hug him so badly

Louiiiise
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to draw this. Just fabulous.

Mannanins Cloak
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fecking Snow, always get up my nose....

M Jo.
Community Member
1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait till I get back at you, you said 10 minutes it's not that cold outside but my butt is frozen to the ground

Sonia Jurkiw
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are totally stunning photographs! Sergei obviously knows his camera and his animals! Дякую Сергій за Твою чудову роботу!🌻

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    Lisa Donegan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here I come, walking down the street. Hey hey I eat monkeys and then I purr about it to all the cats I see.

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first step goes like this...

    Madonna Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm with Yvonne..Wow says it all!

    Jessica Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could scoop this little guy up and give him tons of love, Look at those paws!!!!!

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    Penny Cillin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not mine, mom! I was just holding it for a friend, I swear!! MOOOOOOOOM, I don't have an acorn "problem."

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man, I just got caught. Now he knows who's raiding his stash

    Madonna Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can tell me anything.....im all ears!

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    #4

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sound of silence...

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    #5

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really, I can go with you???

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    #6

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    Tracy Baparam
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of "The Mistmantle chronicles".

    Tsiala Williams
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you say darling yes I'm lessening

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like he's looking at me as his next meal

    Johanne Vallières
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See see, told you I can touch my nose with my tongue!

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man that clover was goood

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    Meghan Cote
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And tuck in your tummy and squeeze your butt cheeks together.."

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No I haz not seen your helium balloon"

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't just stand there taking pictures. Help me down from here!!!!!

    Stephan Heiser
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ich kann an der Decke schweben und du nicht ".

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    #10

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    PandasAreMyFav
    Community Member
    9 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

    Sonia Gajria
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did not say you could follow me.

    Madonna Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful is is justified when i catch the mice!

    Magdalena Przybylska
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nie widziałam tak pięknych zdjęć zwierząt odkąd zyję a mam już 62 lata. wielkie gratulacje

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    Fandoms Rise
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely love the sunlight on his tail!

    Angelo Theoharis
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "How could I have let you die my little one"

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That secret acorn cache? It was a lie

    Maks Prokop
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to buy this in a big format!

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No I do not want to go!

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    #13

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh delightful, the first one of the season!

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the pic on the right, he is clearly smelling and dancing with the nut.

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    Kirsten Preston
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Duck a la Orange - Beautiful capture!

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told you we'd be swimming in sparklers

    Mannanins Cloak
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This water was NOT this colour when I landed.... (tripping).

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, I hope she's still asleep

    Rana
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my god... cuteness just overloaded out of my screen and filled my heart

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    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No photos while I'm exercising, please"

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, Jeff wouldn't steal our stash

    Madonna Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wheres my nook...i hope i not barking up da wong twee

    Rana
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey Alvin where are the chipmunks..

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    #17

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    Mannanins Cloak
    Community Member
    9 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.

    Madonna Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    remember me...when i shared that mouse with you

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pic on the left is beautiful.

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    CB Mendez
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You vill do as I say." - said in my best Russian accent.

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see you, you cannot keep sneaking behind me

    Rhon
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watching, always watching!

    kat lia
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, as I started my day at work.

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    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    9 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!

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They said it couldn't be done but here's proof

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    Mannanins Cloak
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Either I've grown or this tree has shrunk...

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man I love those late afternoon warming rays

    Lisa Donegan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I am not a turkey and I'm telling Mom!

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK, so it's not a mouse, it still makes a good picture. Look at the contrast

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    Mary Fraser
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much is that kitty in the window?

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    PandasAreMyFav
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “There you ARE! I’m gunna' get you!"

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've got to be kidding, I've been climbing trees all day...

    majikauntiem
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not Indiana Jones, I don't have a conveniently weighted sack to attempt to deactivate the booby-trap. I'm still gonna give it a whirl though, because it's a NUT and I want it.

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    Spons Tom
    Community Member
    9 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

    Lisa Donegan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, did you hear about Irma and Phil?

    Kirsten Preston
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did I hear you right? Nuts for all?

    Rana
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you see your crush going with someone else...

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    Spons Tom
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gary; now, where did I leave that hazelnut?

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One more foray or off to bed??

    Eugen Cojocaru
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just powdered my nose, it's not what you think it is...

    Lisa Donegan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's happening, are they nuts?

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    Rana
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    would you please give me one nut

    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, yes, yes, I like that part

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man I did not take your acorn, honest

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know we're in trouble, quit repeating yourself

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    Fandoms Rise
    Community Member
    9 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
    Community Member
    9 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.

    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were these little guys abandoned? They don't look entirely healthy. Hope they're doing well now

    Antonia Svennebjer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think these are Cornish Rex kittens - they develop an odd, crimped sort of fur that looks and feels like velvet. The kittens just look a bit odd, before it grows in. It's a cool breed!

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    M Jo.
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, he got my right ear patch on the top of his forehead

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    Rainbo
    Community Member
    9 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. :)

    Glenna Petherbridge
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    such patience and determination on the part of the photographer

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    Keith Verret
    Community Member
    9 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!!

    Sharon McWilliams
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love animals❤️! These photos are magnificent!

    Eugen Cojocaru
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    deep inside, this squirrel is a fierce, chest beating silver back gorilla

    Kirsten Preston
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay just this once, I'll show you me nuts ...