Norwegian photographer stumbles on a mythical creature while trekking in the Hamnøy Mountains
We have all grew up listening to various fairy tales, folk tales, stories of great warriors and what is not. There were stories coming from the old
We have all grew up listening to various fairy tales, folk tales, stories of great warriors and what is not. There were stories that came from old abandoned cities and then gave birth to horror stories. Some of them were so captivating that it seemed to be real while some were so gradualized that he took the form of myths.
Northern Germanic stories gave birth to Nordic mythology. Their folklores speak many creatures and mythical beasts, something that has even piqué the interest of scholars since the 17th century. However, a photographer from Norway fell on a creature on the mountains that was no less than a mythical. It was too good to be true of being on the planet. What was this creature?
Mystical beasts
Mystical beasts are almost impossible to exist. Even scientists have not been able to follow creatures like a unicorn or siren. It's just beliefs that at some point in the past, in an old past, these creatures existed in earth. Where are they?
Childhood days
Mads Nordsveen, the photographer we talked about had a childhood, just like any other child. He was raised in Norway and finished his studies on herself. It has been raised in a homographic environment where he grew up by listening to various incidents of Nordic mythology. And it was exactly where he had developed a keen interest in literature.
Curious nature
As a curious nature, he always had a lot of questions about the existence of monsters, ghosts, man with deer-type head and if these tales were fictitious. However, none had the answers to its endless requests. Small knew that in the future he will meet a creature who seemed to have from such a folk tale.
A passion
While Mads grew up, he left all these stories of childhood bed and called them nothing but a piece of fiction. He then continued his passion for photography. He liked to take random shortcuts of various things he encountered. But one of his catches of a creature who seemed to come from another parallel world made him a popular face.
Hamnøy
As a travel photographer, we often seek some of the most exotic places less explored and worth a capture. And Mads was no different. He had traveled half the world in such research. This story took place in the small village of Hamnøy, Lofoten Islands, Norway. Mads chose this place for its hypnotic scenic beauty. Who knew that this beautiful village will give him something wrong.
Fish village
Being an island surrounded by water, fishing was the main occupation of the population residing here. This village has even been qualified as a fishing village. Life on an island is not easy and there is not much to do either. However, this is one of those places that will fascinate you with its beauty. Even Mads was helpless about this place that has more than its landscapes ...
The unknown
Even in his wildest dream, the Mads would never have thought that while capturing the most picturesque location, it would belong to a creature, that for an example, forced him to think that he dreamed of dreaming. This creature seems to have come from another planet, another land. What was unlikely to exist the creature?
Young and intelligent
It's Mads Nordsveen, only 22 years old. Although it is pretty young, its photography skills are very strong and professional. He has a good knowledge of various blows and angles and not only that, but he even has a personal travel blog that testifies to the commendable work he has done.
This one
This village of Norway was a place where many photographers wanted to capture their goal. It was a perfect mix of beauty and natural colors. Fluid blue water, a clear sky, the severe mountains, green meadows supporting colorful houses. It was a dream country. And pulling on it, a creature also marked his impression.
Let's start
Mads started with trekking the Norwegian white mountains, he thought of a height like this one an air blow that would give a view of the entire village would be an incredible thing that could act like the cover of his new album. He dragged for hours and found a place that was a must to get stuck. Little knew he was exactly where he would feel endangered.
White beauty
Mads was just stubborn with the peace and tranquility of these mountains offered. It reached a path that is lost somewhere in the pine and wooden trees fully covered with snow. He clicked on this incredible image and even shared on his Instagram account. And just then he heard strange sounds.
Certain sounds
Mads breathed the cool breeze and cold winds caressed her cheeks slightly. He felt as if he tasted the sky. Just as it was lost to cherish the surroundings, his thoughts were disturbed by strange sounds. Sounds that were sufficient to send chills on the spine of Mads.
But
Initially, Mads ignored these sounds. He may think he hallucinates or something. But after a few minutes, he heard sounds again. They seem to be like two things that are sliding against each other. Mads was attentive and heard them carefully. The same moment when it was taken short.
Scared
Mads remembers it was extremely cold and there was barely anyone to find near him. He was a little frightened because the place was really sorry. It turns around to locate the source of the noise. Unfortunately, his worst fears seemed to be realized.
An avalanche?
He had this horrible thought that comes to him that these sounds could appear an avalanche. And if it comes out like true, he must just give up this place. He decided to follow the sound and do so that he realizes the unexpected.
An animal?
By following the sound and paying special attention to it, Mads realized that sounds were not an avalanche approach because they are very sharp and strong. It was luminous sounds, like that of an animal nibbling or maybe brave. Mads followed the noises and found something breath.
What is this?
Mads saw a shadow falling from the white snow trees. His heart was beating fast. He often knew bears residing in the white woods and he was not sure to hurt him. While the shadows began to get closer, he was sure it was a beast that made these noises. But was it a bear he was not sure. Soon, only his doubts erased ...
It's something different
With a hammer heart, Mads went near the shadow and when he finally came to the creature, he was stunned. What he was waiting for a bear was anything but a bear. It was different. He did not know what exactly it was, but it was just beautiful.
What am I looking at
Nordween said, "It was all white. A creature that has perfectly camouflaged with such white snow. He had eyes, four legs. It was a lot calm and composed. Something I have never seen before. Something that has been found in tales tales. He looked divine, came from the sky ".
Beautiful
It was a white beast. Mads was amazed after finding a creature like this one from nowhere in the snow. Similar to a calf, Mads did not have any clues, be it a servant or a savage. It was just hypnotized by his white beauty. Something as rare to find.
Mythical creature
The creature looked serene and beautiful. All covered with a white body fur with brilliant deep brown eyes, it seemed a huisson of mind. We could not leave the eyes of. Suddenly, Mads was recalled to the folktha Norsse who had mythical creatures wandering on the mountains that appeared to help the protagonist lost to find his way. Was it a coincidence or something else?
One of that?
Looking at this unknown animal, Mads was again lost in his deep thoughts where he wondered if the creature that would happen only occurred among the folktals that also occur in reality? Was it the one that all these northern Germanic people spoke?
A lucky charm
In Nordic mythology, the appearance of a white creature like this one was indicated as a sign of good luck. It was believed that every man who saw such a creature had all the cards in his favor and that little luck that luck would flourish their lives. Was Nordsveen lucky?
Capture of fairy
Once Mads returned to the real world of his imagination, the passionate photographer could not resolve to capture this beast with his camera. He immediately takes various shots of this being. Surprisingly, the animal also did not pull away from the camera. There was something more to come angry.
Maybe it's true
Nordsveen shared one of his rarest discovers his Instagram handle. Surprisingly, this discovery has drawn a lot of attention. The following Mads raised like anything. His account received like a mountain that had just received heights. Maybe the animal acted like a good luck charm for him. But his ever-curious instinct made him do something more.
Live a dream
Mads then shared his experience and stated that the entire scene appeared as if he lived one of those nordi folktals in reality. The protagonist goes up the mountains, feels a danger and suddenly stumbled on the incredible. For him, it was a dream he happily lived.
To find
Mads managed to take pictures of this divine creature just before she runs away. Mads sighed a deep inspiration. It really feels lucky to have a glimpse of this indirined creature. However, he wanted to know more about this and decides to send a few snapshots to an animal expert who could brush his knowledge.
White reindeer
Mads was really young and be a travel blogger, he had a very limited knowledge about animal species. The animal expert told Mads that this charming creature was just a reindeer. However, one thing has done this reindeer an exceptional find.
Find exceptional
Reninders are from the Earth of the Snow, but a complete white reindeer is one of the rarest race that one could ever meet. And certainly, Mads was one of those lucky who had to attend such a majestic animal. In addition, it's not an albino animal.
Albino animal
For many of us who do not know what an albino is, it is an animal species that lacks color pigments in the body leading to a white fur or a mane with pink scales on them. The reindeer are naturally non-albinos, it is therefore a white was a rare possibility.
Stay hidden
According to the animal expert, it may not be the first time a white reindeer was spotted, but it was the first time many people came to know. These creatures are known to stay confined to white lands and prefer to stay hidden in the woods. Mads definitely destiny in his favor to locate one.
Camouflage
An advantage that a white reindeer has compared to others is that they can use their white fur to camouflage in the snow and stay hidden from the predator's eye. This is one of the main reasons why these species can not be easily locked.
Large
Mads Nordsveen now has a vast media next. It does not only capture travel sites, but also the indigenous species of nature that it confronts. Which started with a reindeer now has many other animals. Nearly 176,000 people follow this young photographer.
Experimentation
Mads managed to fully explore his passion and turn into a professional photographer. Few of us really really have to do that. This young soul experienced his skills in various fields and we wish him the best of everything. I hope it continues to nail it.
