Now THAT'S astronomical: The jaw-dropping photographs of the Milky Way as you've never seen it before
- Russian ambulance driver Boris Dmitriev captured the mesmerising starscapes over rural Russia and Georgia
- He used a Canon 6D camera, a number of lenses and a specialised Vixen Polarie star tracker mount to take shots
- Beauty of the Crimea, the meadows in mid-Russia and the North Caucasus Mountains offset by the galaxy's stars
These are the stunning pictures of the night sky showcasing the majesty of the Milky Way in all its glory.
Taken by Russian ambulance driver Boris Dmitriev, 30, the stunning pictures reveal the beauty of the night sky looming above rural Russian meadows and Georgia's mountainous landscapes.
Using a Canon 6D camera and a number of lenses, Dmitriev is able to capture his starry pictures with a specialised Vixen Polarie star tracker mount.
He said: 'There's nothing quite like photographing the night sky. I photograph where I travel. We're blessed in this part of the world with the beauty of the Crimea, the meadows in mid-Russia and the strength of the North Caucasus Mountains.
'The finest thing about night shooting is the opportunity to remain alone with nature, space and also to move apart from the framework of human perception.'
Dmitriev added: 'I love that the pictures look almost-supernatural. It makes you understand that we are the part of the Universe and here, you became closer to it.'
Through his photography, Dmitriev said: 'It makes you understand that we are the part of the Universe and here, you became closer to it.'
Thrill of the chase: Russian ambulance driver Boris Dmitriev photographs wherever he travels across rural Russia and Georgia
The beauty of the Crimea, the meadows in mid-Russia and the strength of the North Caucasus Mountains is highlighted by the images
Another world: The cosmic photographs draw the eye because they look 'almost supernatural' explains Dmitriev
The shots are achieved by using a Canon 6D camera, a number of lenses and a specialised Vixen Polarie star tracker mount
Interstellar: For the Russian photographer, he said that there's nothing quite like photographing the night sky
'The finest thing about night shooting is the opportunity to remain alone with nature, space and also to move apart from the framework of human perception,' said Dmitriev
Escaping to the country to take pictures of the stars 'eclipses the monotony of everyday life,' notes Dmitriev
Dmitriev and a friend (pictured) set up a tent and tripod as the survey the rolling meadows and mountains in their night shoot
Dmitriev (left and right) ensures he always has his camera with him for an impromptu shoot when he finds a suitable starscape
Made of stars: The Russian photographer said he is in awe when photographing the Milky Way and that 'the world is full of wonder'
Endless skies: Astronomers estimate that there are over 100 billion stars in the Milky Way alone giving Dmitriev a huge canvas for photography inspiration
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