During a recent trip to Norway, the 24-year-old photographer, Mads Nordsveen, had an enchanting encounter with an exceedingly rare white fawn.
This extraordinary sighting resembled a scene plucked straight from a fairy tale. While venturing through the mountainous terrain in search of picturesque landscapes to add to his travel portfolio, Mads stumbled upon this small, snow-white marvel, seemingly appearing out of thin air.
The fawn’s pristine white coat rendered it nearly invisible against the snowy backdrop. Remarkably, it didn’t shy away or scamper off but rather approached the photographer, even striking a few poses for the camera.
In the wake of this serendipitous meeting, the baby deer’s mother emerged from the forest. However, her offspring lingered around the photographer for a while before eventually rejoining its mother.
Mads described the experience as nothing short of magical, likening it to a moment plucked from a Christmas fairy tale.
White reindeer possess a unique genetic mutation that strips them of their dark pigmentation, allowing them to seamlessly blend into snowy surroundings. In contrast to albinos, these reindeer exhibit dark spots around their eyes and on their horns.
Notably, this wasn’t Mads’ first encounter with wildlife. During his travels in Norway, he also crossed paths with a lynx and encountered a pack of wolves. Evidently, there’s something about him that resonates with these animals, making them amenable subjects for his photography.
