With one piece of paper and the astounding beauty of the nature surrounding him, Nikolai Tolstyh creates photographs of animal silhouettes that have captivated people all over the world.

Tolstyh, who describes himself as a bibliophile, art lover, and natural craftsman, places paper cutouts of all kinds of animals over tree stumps, flowers, fallen leaves, grass, and the like to present them in ways that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but prod the imagination so you can actually see the animals thriving in their natural environment.

By taking pictures of animal silhouettes in their natural setting, he creates a simple yet powerful effect that proves you can trigger the mind in the simplest of ways.