Photographer Name
Laura Hathway

Instagram handle
laura_sunbc

Date/Year of Photo
June 30th, 2025

Location of Photo: (BC photos only)
North Okanagan

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Nestled gently among the tall grasses, a young fawn lies motionless—its speckled coat blending seamlessly into the wild meadow. Bathed in soft light, the fawn embodies the quiet poetry of the natural world. This image captures a fleeting moment of peace and stillness, where time seems to slow and nature breathes calmly.

In its first weeks of life, a fawn will often remain hidden while its mother forages nearby. Evolution has gifted it the instinct to stay perfectly still, relying on camouflage for safety. What may seem like rest is, in fact, an act of survival—remarkable in its simplicity and beauty.

There is something deeply moving about witnessing such vulnerability in the wild. The fawn's fragile frame, delicate features, and closed or watchful eyes speak to the innocence and resilience of new life. Surrounded by greenery, the scene becomes a gentle reminder of the cycles of growth and renewal that quietly unfold all around us.

This photograph invites the viewer not just to look, but to pause. In a world that often moves too fast, the fawn's stillness encourages us to notice what is easily missed—the rustle of the grass, the warmth of the sun, the soft hush of a meadow morning.