A photographer has captured a series of remarkable images showing Richmond Park's resident deer under the first snowfall of 2021.

Photographer Diana Buzoianu sent in the shots that were captured while she walked through Richmond Park over the weekend amid the blizzard-like conditions seen at the park and across the UK.

Around 630 Red and Fallow deer have roamed freely in the park since 1637, when the park was officially 'enclosed' by Charles I.

"This magic moment happened in a split second, it was like someone poured a whole bucket of snowflakes," Diana told the RTT. 

"A few youngsters as well as the adults, started to run, jump around and being playful with each other.

"On the other side of the pond, families with their children where making snowman. Quite an endearing harmonious scene," she added.  

Rules at Richmond Park forbid members of the public to be closer than 50 metres to deer while in the park.

A number of Londoners headed to the parks to better enjoy one of the only significant snowfalls seen in the city over the last few years.

On Twitter, the Royal Parks Authority revelled in the snowfall Sunday (January 24), while warning over icy conditions on footpaths.

"It's a beautiful fall of snow out there - if you are visiting your local park for exercise today, please take care.

"Teams have been out pre-treating the roads and topping up up that treatment but there may be treacherous spots, especially if you're on two wheels," a spokesperson posted.

They were later forced to close some through-roads in the park due to icy conditions persisting into Monday:

"Broomfield Hill in Richmond Park is closed to all traffic right now, including bicycles, due to sheet ice making the road unsafe," the Royal Parks account tweeted.

The road was later reopened, but the parts of the park remained treacherous due to the wintry conditions: "We are recommending going steady as there may still be small patches of ice in shaded areas," the spokesperson added.