BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FROM MY PHOTO BLIND - wildlife photography behind the scenes in Denmark

Рет қаралды 1,160,951

6 жыл бұрын

Bird photography is one of the very challenging genre of wildlife photography - especially when photographing birds of prey and other shy birds like crows and magpies.
It's early morning and I am on my way to my photo blind to see if I am lucky to get some nice photos of birds. I have to get there before the sun sets, so the alarm goes off at 5AM!
Join me behind the scenes this awesome day of wildlife photography.
••• FOLLOW ME •••
Join my newsletter: geni.us/morten-newsletter
Instagram: / mortenhilmer
Website: mortenhilmer.com
••• FINE ART PRINTS •••
shop.mortenhilmer.com/
••• SOME GEAR FROM THE VIDEO •••
Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase. If you have a different purchase in mind, you can also use these storewide links below.
- Amazon: geni.us/MH_Amazon
- B&H Photo: geni.us/MH_BH
I am sponsored by:
Mr. Jan Gear: geni.us/MH_MrJanGear
Nikon Europe
••• MUSIC •••
I am using Epidemic and Artlist for my videos.
I really love Epidemic because they let you customise the music by muting the stems. Get 1 month for free by using my affiliate link: bit.ly/ep-music
Artlist is another awesome music service that is not limited to use on KZfaq. I use it a lot, and you'll get 2 extra months on your subscription by signing up using this link: bit.ly/music-artlist
••• WHO I AM •••
My name is Morten Hilmer and I am a professional nature and wildlife photographer. In this series of behind the scenes vlogs I want to share my fascination of nature with you and invite you behind the scene when I am out photographing the fascinating wildlife, the stunning landscapes and the wild nature. I work as a ILCP photographer, and nature conservation is very close to my heart.
For me nature photography is all about sharing the unique experiences and to put awareness to nature conservation. Furthermore my goal is to inspire as many as possible to get out and experience the true beauty of nature.
“I have served in the Danish military special unit, the Sirius Patrol, for two years and that has given me the skills and confidence to operate alone in the arctic regions. I have spent two further years in the northern parts of Greenland meeting the local people and working on photography projects. My driving force is a sense of adventure and my fascination for nature, and my curiosity and empathy for other cultures has led me to many remote regions.”
Read more about my time in the Sirius Dogsled Patrol: www.bbc.com/earth/story/201602...
Beside the many publications my photographs has been awarded in the Wildlife photographer of the year and European Wildlife photographer of the year photo competitions.
In spring 2017 I published my book Silence of the North: shop.mortenhilmer.com/product...
See you out there !
All the best
Morten Hilmer

Пікірлер: 860

@blackpersoniswear 4 жыл бұрын

Moral of the video... THIS MAN LOVES COFFEE.

@JLTPhotog 3 жыл бұрын

His love of coffee spoke to me, so I subbed and liked. If I met him in real life I would take a wildlife photo of him because he is my spirit animal.

@seeva92 3 жыл бұрын

Caffeine addict

@pranamyajajisgr6306 3 жыл бұрын

True

@moumitasinha3682 3 жыл бұрын

yes 13-minute video is of waste

@friedrichrehm79 3 жыл бұрын

@@moumitasinha3682 why do you say something

@JMHSPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

I have now completely finished watching all the video installments on Morten's channel. And all the comments have it nailed down. This isn't about a guy blathering on about his gear and all of the photo aspects. This is about a story teller telling us about his love of nature, and how he himself goes about getting closer to what he loves. The images are the gravy. With some good b-roll, and including US -- the viewer in everything he's thinking, everything he's seeing, his Danish accent all come together to make it enjoyable to people without cameras or interests in photographing nature. It's like 15 minutes you can be somewhere else in your day, along with this friend of yours from Denmark. He's only just started this channel and I'm sure as the weeks progress, we are in for better everything. By far one of the best SUBs I've undertaken all year. I came here for nature photography -- what I got was a true adventure.

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely amazed and truly humbled after reading your fantastic compliment. This means so much more to me than you might know. It is so encouraging to hear how I reach you and it makes me so happy that you feel the adventure and my love of nature and most important, that you are enjoying to watch it. I really really hope you will like to follow me on this journey :) All the best wishes from Denmark:)

@Hari2897 5 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here as the commenter , He just put it to words :)

@wildcampingharry 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on with your comments John. The images, whilst superb, are simply a by-product of the story as far as I am concerned. Love this style of vlogging. Wasn’t too interested in wildlife/nature photography before finding Morten’s channel but now I am totally engrossed. Currently working my way through his playlist and am enjoying every one.

@MHTutorials3D 5 жыл бұрын

You nailed it, the images are the gravy....

@somyotparapin4084 4 жыл бұрын

me too.I think so.I follow up this channel from Thailand.

@vladlabyrinth6335 5 жыл бұрын

I am 26 y.o man, but i always wanted to cry, when i see nature like this. So naked, real and right in all perspectives, untouched by humans

@farhanpaan3319 5 жыл бұрын

I love the way he's passion abt something and the way he excited abt everything that he does

@malcolmrendle6622 2 жыл бұрын

I always feel as if I am with Morten on his shoots during his videos always a joy to watch.... and his love of coffee is always amusing

@maheshreddy6559 5 жыл бұрын

i love photography...💯📸📷📀💿🎞🎥🎬📽📹📼🔭📡

@Dinesh-hg6eu 6 жыл бұрын

Being patient is photography ❤️

@mikesia5068 2 жыл бұрын

your images and video clips are amazing, drinking coffee while watching. thank you amazing

@smiffywildlife 6 жыл бұрын

The atmosphere you create is magnetic, it's just as if I'm in your blind with you.I use a permanent hide myself,so I know how you feel when your plans work out,it still makes my heart pound,after many years trying to succeed. Your passion,dedication and fieldcraft is to be greatly admired.

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for leaving such a nice and encouraging comment. I wish you a lot of luck with your birds:) Ha an awesome Thursday evening.

@camster1727 6 жыл бұрын

Such great advice, Morten, to give the birds ten to fifteen minutes to get settled there and feel safe. I know how hard that is, but you're so right, that to resist taking photos will ultimately result in more better photos. Thanks for this!

@tinogero 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos give me the feeling that we are friends, that all of us here are friends and that is something beautiful.

@davidsargent2544 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously, you're like the Thomas Heaton of wildlife photography. You're incredibly passionate about your work, and that makes for very inspirational videos. I get excited every time I see the notification that you've uploaded something new!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot David - so kind of you to write and what an awesome compliment. Yes Mr. Heaton is really good - definitely.

@davidsargent2544 6 жыл бұрын

Morten Hilmer You deserve it! Your photographs are top-notch. I'm so thankful for your willingness to share not only your images, but to bring us along on your adventures. I'll be grabbing the 150-600 by the end of the year and your videos will keep me inspired and motivated to get out with it!

@WaechterDerNacht 4 жыл бұрын

That picture of the bussard and the crows surrounding him somehow reminds me of school, when the "cool-kids" surround the "outsider".

@ranjanavkalita 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome... Love from India ♥

@sumangalabhai8808 4 жыл бұрын

@AGNEY SADANAND same here

@mikesharma1312 4 жыл бұрын

Love ....from Rajasthan

@richardvermeulen3123 Жыл бұрын

I love your video's Morten. They give me peace and quietness in a fully scheduled day. You inspire me in starting a vlog as well, but your shots are amazing and the edits are very well. Please continue to show us your trips and adventures.

@vivekpankhaniya4122 6 жыл бұрын

I can see birds all day😍😍😍😍

@nishibds 6 жыл бұрын

The enthusiasm and excitement that u show while filming and photography is very catchy. Thanks

@petercseszarik6552 5 жыл бұрын

I can't watch any Morten video without bawling my eyes out. I don't know why but probably because of the beauty of nature and the love of this person that comes through is absolutely amazing and nothing I ever saw on any channel or any media. I am a huge nature lover myself and I am so happy that you can do this and share it as well. Can't wait for the next adventure.

@lifeofbrahmi 4 жыл бұрын

Watching it in 2020 waiting for this lockdown to end. And im like this is the best channel i could watch. Lots love ❤️ a big fan since 2 years i think

@boyo1991 5 жыл бұрын

this is what i love about photography.. its like hunting. you have to be dedicated, you need to be at the right place at the right time with consistency. plus no hunting licenses (some would argue the harm of the birds) and its like a slot machine effect. its pretty awesome. i love wildlife photography... not because im out to get an award winning photo, but I, ME... I'M the one that got that buck.. or that water foul.. ect. its like hunting in all the right ways.

@balasport5940 4 жыл бұрын

Yet another beautiful and inspiring film. I am addicted to watching your videos.

@rushl.workman7138 6 жыл бұрын

Ah, the wonderful aroma of coffee in a blind. Never try and separate a man from his coffee. I take lots of bird pictures and really haven't found 'yard-birds"to be that shy, especially around food. Hummingbirds will almost come to your hand for a treat. Crows, buzzards,turkeys, are a whole other story. And bird pictures from my boat are always a challenge - moving birds and a rocking boat. The magpie shots are wonderful! The local hunters have some deer stands (usually elevated 10-15 feet) that I might use to see what kind of birds I can spot. Thanks for the video and I hope you are making a lot of money from You tube as you truly deserve it.

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, sitting in the blind at 5am, coffee is definitely needed 😁. Thanks for your message. I can imagine what a challenge that would be, I hope you must get some amazing images in the end though?

@ladyofleisureoutdoors8632 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the music you’ve chosen for your videos. It’s nice and relaxing but also conveys a lot of emotion to go along with the stunning photos 👍🏼

@johnfuqua1143 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along , enjoyed your encounter with the birds!

@iastorgaphotos 6 жыл бұрын

I now watch this video in the mornings: it relaxes me, to be guided through Morten’s morning preparation for wildlife photography. And it inspires me for the coming weekend. 👏🏼 Thanks!

@HAHAronnieimback 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos never disappoint!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Brad, for your comment, it's so great to read! 😊

@rakesh1991able 6 жыл бұрын

Seems like this video soothes the mind of one who is watching this and makes an urge to become a wildlife photographer. I do cinematography but after seeing your videos day by day its dragging me to start a deed on this line. Enjoying the nature scenic beauty and capturing its creature is a wonderful job one can and you have presented that in your video in a beautiful manner, thank you sir.

@Jasonnnnnnn007 3 жыл бұрын

you are like a sniper. But instead of catching life, you catch memories

@sim2502 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Morten, to see someone suffer for their art makes the end result so much more rewarding!

@danielb8877 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know what I like more, your love of coffee or your photos :) definitely the photos of course and these vLogs, so awesome can't wait for the next one!

@simonwalter7142 6 жыл бұрын

What I love about your films is that you really set the scene and put us right in the moment. You are a natural storyteller, man. Thank you!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, what a lovely comment! 😁

@matthewwilkes6065 6 жыл бұрын

Another superb video. Thank you Morten. 🙂

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Matthew😀

@buc71x24 6 жыл бұрын

Top Notch! Made me crave a cup of good fresh coffee!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Haha - so glad to hear;) See that is what I call inspiration👍

@RogerJones-mountfield 5 жыл бұрын

Coffee coffee coffee Know exactly but your flask is really rather small

@EduardoMendozaPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely moments in Nature!

@Derbyshire_bird_tours 6 жыл бұрын

Another great film Morten. It's nice to someone else appreciate Magpies & Crows, they are seen here in the UK by many as pests and vermin but they are wonderful intelligent birds. Long live the Corvids.

@silverblack78 6 жыл бұрын

Totally awsome!!! More of this please!

@Canadiansasquatchbrewery 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. The bird blind looks nice! Can you show more of it? Inside, outside, etc? Looked like a nice cozy place especially for us taller folk. Cheers!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for commenting! I will make a note of this and try and include it in a upcoming video, thanks! It is a lovely place to be, and it's such a nice feeling to be so close to the animals without disturbing them.

@roisinmooney6952 5 жыл бұрын

Canadian Sasquatch du

@bregodk 6 жыл бұрын

Love the pacing of your videos, thank you for sharing them with us :)

@keshavrao27 6 жыл бұрын

I’m whispering too :) thank you sharing the wonderful experience !!

@IFalker 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos sure do keep getting better and better! also seems like you have a favorite sweater :)

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! I do love that sweater! Thanks so much for your message, really appreciated.

@shoshi8866 5 жыл бұрын

This really opened my eye on how vast of a photography work is! It does include a special variety of skills needed. Pumped me up to work on with my career.

@charlenenagel7962 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful photos! Morten, I love your videos!!! Your enthusiasm is so contagious. Thank you for bringing us into your world!!!

@yusuftamang2132 5 жыл бұрын

I love wild life photography...n right now I am a teenager ...and I am being inspired by your videos....one day I want to be like you...thank you for in spring me ...and many other teenager like. Me...love photography

@daniel-godin 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten. Lovely video, as always.

@dmdastan6048 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Morten.. love your passion & the fact you didn't want to get closer for a better shot or angle so as not to disturb them. Thanks great video 🙏🙏

@sudheeshsuresh7975 5 жыл бұрын

Dedication at its peak♡

@markharris5771 6 жыл бұрын

In England, Scotland and Wales the crows are mainly black, but there are hooded in Ireland. I know when on the wing the crows are really aggressive towards buzzards and I’ve never seen them on the ground with one. The creature that turns into a butterfly is a caterpillar in English. Your passion and commitment for your subject is a wonderful thing to see, and I could never stop learning off your fieldcraft. Another amazing video and think you for the intimate view of you at home.

@grandes_eventos_radiomanchego 4 жыл бұрын

💗 Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Great job. Liked!

@tristramstout8988 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't commented before on your videos, though I have watched several. I really admire your skill and efforts with wildlife photography. It looks like it would be wonderful to have a permanent blind such as this.

@co-leman413 6 жыл бұрын

Great 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@CEPenney 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the b-roll footage first in this video, slo-mo shots looked awesome of waking up and getting ready. More please!

@MrCopper4 6 жыл бұрын

That was fun. Thankyou for bringing us along on your adventure.

@vladimirivanov6353 4 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic backgriund ! Thanks for sharing1

@1TheQuickstep 6 жыл бұрын

Wow some of your shots are breath taking. Amazing work

@Santikumar2005 5 жыл бұрын

You are my favourite photographer

@user-rp5ec9nn5c 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great photos and emotions around this. You are radiates of pure kindly energy and this is unbelievable. God bless you and all what are you doing.

@DJBastor 3 жыл бұрын

i love your videos. it made my day everytime. very authentic wildlifephotographer with a heart.

@gerards4843 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I have purchased a hide and its been in the bag for a year simply because of nowhere to place it! But I get everything you talk about the stealth the anticipation & the joy when it all comes together. Terrific videos very instructive & I like your calm approach.

@jigneshsompura9198 6 жыл бұрын

Love your photos you teach wildlife photography

@mathewpoulosemamkunnel3467 5 жыл бұрын

Patient level infinity...

@stubab 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than being part of nature 🙏🙏 great video

@andyturner4095 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, keep them coming, love your presentation.

@danielcatalina1806 6 жыл бұрын

great story Morten. Thank you for sharing it and all the tips in it.

@cmdogphotography657 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thank you so much Morten

@darrenprobert1831 6 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic instalment, great insight to a day in a hide. Great Images!

@telanth 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing your journey with us again ;). A lovely video and some lovely pics

@nitinrai5864 5 жыл бұрын

The best part of the video is from 0:55 to 1:21. Love from India.

@lost_soul6201 6 жыл бұрын

Morten ur my favorite ... MY FAVORITE. 😆

@rider_9314 6 жыл бұрын

I love photography ❤❤❤

@NickPeters-ks5kn 6 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful... Thank you.

@shadyezzat8243 6 жыл бұрын

you are a very good man and very good photografer complete your amazing trip of photography

@jtnkathuria 5 жыл бұрын

You're inspiring and your photos are beautiful..

@balupavuluri3884 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic wild life photographer👌👌👌

@evildiesel1709 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video Morten. Your passion is so genuine and motivational!

@maxsanimalsd5807 4 жыл бұрын

Just as the Buzzard came (i think that's what its called?) my brother started talking really loudly to his friend, and I almost told them to quiet down so you don't scare away the bird forgetting that I was just on the couch in my living room 😂 . These videos are the best.

@patronusstag 5 жыл бұрын

Such a fresh, inspiring, beautiful video.

@nikonusertoday2936 6 жыл бұрын

This is why I love Fridays! Good to see you out with the 600mm. Can't wait to get out this weekend!

@Justinsmnz 6 жыл бұрын

Loving these recent uploads. Exceptional quality all around - you have a wonderful talent for making us feel like we're right there with you!

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Justin, 👍 With every video I make I definitely learn new things, and also get new ideas from people, I'm happy you like them!

@jithinnattuvetty6980 6 жыл бұрын

Dedication level 100+hatsoff man

@RogerJones-mountfield 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this film (and others) really inspirational, I like your occasional mistakes (sitting on the plastic etc) great fun

@diaryjoneslife 6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah . Thats was awesome . Really beautiful 😍

@kaushalmodhave6337 5 жыл бұрын

The shot at 18.28 is awesome❤️

@grahammcarthur1794 6 жыл бұрын

Superb! Really look forward to your updates. Thank you again.

@madphotography6119 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou because keep givinge boost to do more Photography. And it will never end.

@marknicolaides515 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Morten.

@micahbell9093 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had a big open field to get pictures of animals/birds like you do.

@rodaresvivir6735 4 жыл бұрын

Me compre mi primer cámara en la vida gracias a tus videos, simplemente increíble la vida que llevas y las aventuras que tienes, la música, las tomas, incluso tu inglés satisfacen la necesidad de arte en mis pupilas. Muchas gracias

@asadkhan-bq5ne 5 жыл бұрын

Wow...Excellent...your all moments short....❤️❤️

@shakarigreg1 5 жыл бұрын

Morten, What a gift in finding your films this evening! My day started with 25 wild turkeys in my yard, a lovely site, and after that I was looking through some old notes and a short trailer I had made for a nature series of my own, as wilderness has always been the great passion of my life since a little boy….and while online tonight looking for photography blinds, I found your beautiful work. This was just exactly what I needed, your feelings for nature, your emotion, your glee in the moment, as well as your love for wildlife photography, all resonated so much with my own feelings, and your experiences in the blind, especially when you heard the wolves, was thrilling and actually made me quite emotional….I almost felt as though I was there! You’ve captured the perfect mixture of passion, art and story telling (exactly what I had in mind), that can help people to reconnect with nature….our only hope, I feel, in these now very dark and desperate times. Keep fighting the good fight, you’ve greatly touched my soul! Cheers, Greg Douglass (NJ-USA)

@humi4955 6 жыл бұрын

日本人で英語は喋れませんが、素晴らしい環境で撮影出来るんですね羨ましい

@neutralpxnda4846 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very cool!

@poutsomesagios 6 жыл бұрын

So some months ago o was trying to find some wildlife videos, and I found one of yours that you were on a sled with dogs... such a beautiful video and I couldn’t find more and today o found these videos and I can’t stop watching! Thanks for all the “tips” you are giving!

@murtazapoonawalla7265 6 жыл бұрын

Your such an inspiration :) Thank you!

@101abhammer 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. Morten is inspiring and is obviously a very honest knowledgeable nature photographer. I recently morphed into a nature photographer (from street photography), when I moved to a very rural location in southern Illinois. I would love to hear from anyone who has been involved in nature photography for some time, about their opinions on use of spotting scopes for nature photo work. Keep the great work Morten !

@tikyocui 6 жыл бұрын

hahaha...the part when you sat on the plastic thingy cracks me up :)

@X_explorer 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@arielalejandrogarma3672 6 жыл бұрын

a great passion for photography and accompanied by a good coffee, congratulations morten

@urfirizvi6810 6 жыл бұрын

soothing as always

@theaashishnepal 6 жыл бұрын

Morten you are the best and my favourite wildlife photographer Desperately waiting for tommorow's photographer's friday. Hope!This time in photographer's friday we will get to know about your lenses and learn more about how to use them

@MortenHilmer 6 жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this! I'm really really sorry to disappoint you, but I won't be able to upload a video every Friday. I will try and upload as often as I can, but with Spring coming, and different work appointments, it's sometimes quite difficult to get the videos done on a regular basis. I will put the lenses on my list of videos though, thank you so much for suggesting this. 😃

@BigBoss-bv9wh 6 жыл бұрын

Hi , my name is Amr Mohamed from Egypt . I just want to thank u very much Mr / Morten for making me so glad and showing us the beautiful side of the world by ur eyes , I love photographing sooooo much and u made me love it more and insist on being a professional photographer one day . ( I am starting taking photos these days with my phone till I get a DSLR Camera , so remember my name 😁 ) At the end I hope u r so great and in a good condition Mr / Morten and I am waiting for ur next video . Bye 😍😍😍😍📷💪