HOW TO FIND WILDLIFE to photograph

HOW TO FIND WILDLIFE to photograph | field craft ep1

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4 жыл бұрын

In this first episode of Field Craft for nature photographers, I am going to share some tips on how to find wildlife to photograph - in this case the foxes.
It is beginning of April, and I am in the forest to see if I am so lucky to have an active fox den in my backyard.
In this video I am going to talk about animal tracks, how to find out, if a den is used or not and how to see the difference if it is a badger or a fox, who is living in the den.
I am also showing how you can see the difference between a track from a fox and from a dog.
I hope you like this new series.
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@MortenHilmer 4 жыл бұрын

Hi everyone - this is my first episode in the new series Field Craft for nature photographers. I really hope this series can inspire some of you and I would love to hear, what you think about making such a series. Is it useful at all? Is it way too long with all my talking? And if you like it, what would you like to see in the next episodes? Take care and see you out there..

@henrik8435 4 жыл бұрын

yeah it's very useful! I've actually been waiting for something like this to come out, thanks Morten😁and like for every other video from you, the longer the better👍🏼

@marcel8189 4 жыл бұрын

Haven't watched it yet but it is probably very useful and not long enough.

@soniaquispe109 4 жыл бұрын

I like your videos

@felixm5890 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos I really enjoy watching! Especially now when staying at home. Thank you for this great content and source of inspiration :)

@neiltrickz2839 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect video! I just came around a Fox Nest yesterday and I was trying to figure out a safe way to know if it is used or not without bothering them. Thanks!

@shwetangvichare3653 4 жыл бұрын

Please continue 'How to' series.

@GhostRider-hy9zt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this comment. He noticed it and hearted your image

@michellestewart7494 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morton ... thanks for all your sharings. I have had the opportunity to photograph a family of foxes... what I learned about them is ....I sat for hours around their den with no intentions just observing their patterns of life. Overtime they became so used of me, they became closer to me. The trust factor was deffinatly in my favour. I saw the cubs going all out together, learning how to hunt. Overtime I wittnessed them venturing out on their own...the one young male was so proud of himself because he was back to the den first ..with a bird. The expression on his face was priceless. He was so proud of himself. Some of my friends thought I was crazy sitting for hours each evening but I was completely at peace...what a remarkable feeling. Love all your videos ,,,, keep shooting on!.

@Don19762 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. Thank you for sharing!

@TooeleCherokee 4 жыл бұрын

Just have to say thank you for your amazing Videos. I have been doing photography since the mid 90's even had my own dark room before digital started to become a accessible thing. My 12 Y/O daughter and I have been watching and just finished all of your videos together while on social distancing and it has gotten her really into doing more nature photography with me. We have taken multiple mini trips to find birds at the local refuge or just in the hills behind our house. Thank you for making your content so accessible and beautiful, not just focused on the technical but also the feeling that has her at least currently hooked.

@Charlieczek 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know, how You do it... But, every single video from You is like a relaxation for me. I love the atmosphere, Your joy, gentle background music. THANK YOU :)

@ianssight2785 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Morten, You are a life saver. After a week of working from home plus curfews, a 36 minute video is a real tonic. Thank you.

@mortenholm100 4 жыл бұрын

This is so much better than "Vilde vidunderlige Danmark" You channel is for real and no tame animals and no setups. This is what i like, keep it up Morten

@jeremiahlebeau7074 4 жыл бұрын

“The good stuff in life”.... what is it? Coffee of course. It’s the simple things isn’t it. Love this

@keshavan_nadaraja 4 жыл бұрын

Hai Mr.morten I have been traveling with you from srilanka. i dont know how to appreciate you. iam getting amazing feel when i watching your videos thank you so much

@insightvideo6136 2 ай бұрын

I love your efforts Morten, especially with the English language, and your training of others with your photography and knowledge of wildlife. You do very well. It’s very appreciated. Thank you!

@davidmurphy7847 4 жыл бұрын

In a challenging time, your videos keep me comforted and sane.

@Davidbasspro 2 жыл бұрын

I love hearing the birds 🐦 wicked enchanting.

@slow_diver 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the birds and the guitar and just wildlife/tree/greenery shots. Incredibly relaxing. I could just head right off to sleep.

@Luschikowski 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten! It´s always a pleasure to watch your videos...!

@CamillaI 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Morten, no Florida sunshine were you are real conditions to work with real field craft not just pulling up at a wildlife theme park.

@sreejish 3 жыл бұрын

For someone like me who is trying to learn wildlife photography, it's really good to learn how you respect wild animals and their space. That's how every human being should behave. Respect nature and wildlife. All the very best to all your future photography endeavors.

@WiLdLiFeMystery 4 жыл бұрын

Taking this photos and shots are not easy. Wild life is very unpredictable. Anything can happen. Respect to you sir for taking so much risks and taking so many nice beautiful pics. Stay safe everyone 🤘😊👍💯

@quentinlannoy7301 4 жыл бұрын

i'm a recent fan from Belgium. Thanks Morten for your simplicity, you tell us a story.

@alejandroramoshots6636 2 жыл бұрын

“Animal babies” made me laugh haha awesome videos Morten, pleasure hearing you!

@80Seguro 4 жыл бұрын

I always watch your videos with great pleasure. Nature is an inexhaustible source of energy and inspiration. Thank you.

@KarelKeklak 4 жыл бұрын

Always when I finish watching your video, I would like to put down my cup of coffee, or maybe have one more sip and then grab my backpack, camera and head out straight into woods or nature in general and try to find something I can take a picture of. Thank you Morten for another great video. Best regards from Iceland.

@lmp417 4 жыл бұрын

i teach others how to these things and i find the hardest thing is getting them to slow down and actually see not just look. i have had some walk within a meter of a den, deer rub ect. and never see it. also they never ever be quiet. great video like always keep it up.

@mikhailsh8142 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, as always! What can be better then drinking tea and walking the forest with Morten!.. Maybe the real morning forest walk ) Thanks a lot!

@Markitosgm 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful Morten. Looking forward to see what your cam trap can record in the forest. 👍

@frankmeuris4665 4 жыл бұрын

Once again, a beautiful video by Morten! A beacon in this difficult times. Makes me feel like god actually exist. Thanks mate!

@paulbugnacki7107 4 жыл бұрын

Love the focus on field craft while you are working. Keep up the great work.

@AndiusTeijgeler 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Great to have some more How To video’s!

@sarahhajarbalqis 2 жыл бұрын

The awesome sounds of the morning creatures. The host's humility in front of these creatures. The gentle and nature-sensitive conversation. The captured actions. Everything about this video is awesome. Thank you Morten for bringing the beautiful outside into our home during this terrible pandemic.

@sameerbhalekar5457 4 жыл бұрын

I am from a remote village named Gholwad in India... From young age I fell in love with Wildlife... I started doing wildlife Photography as a hobby... But soon it turned into an obsession... Your Videos have guided me alot... What I love about your videos are that aside from taking us to their world you also show the harshness of Wildlife Photography as well... You teach us to respect wildlife... You teach us not to invade in the space of the animals... You never tell or encourage people to venture dangerously close to animals putting stress on them... You show what we wildlife photographers have to go through to get that perfect shot.... Thanks for All your videos... You have been an massive inspiration for someone like me because who is self taught... I wish someday I can work alongside you and also host you in my village someday....

@minisla 4 жыл бұрын

Morten ever thought of getting some revenue from coffee advertising. Perfect candidate.

@RickyKresslein 4 жыл бұрын

Morten, thank you so much for that, it was so educational. Please make more of these types of videos! Also, the drone shot of you walking through the field was beautiful!

@SuperFucdat 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten. More of this type of video please. Really informative & useful especially at this time of year. Mark 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@tonyboyd6434 4 жыл бұрын

I feel so relaxed after watching your videos!

@m.sakai_yt 3 жыл бұрын

I never found opportunity to do wildlife photography. I live in the city and here in NYC, the transportation fares are getting expensive. But I wish to get into wildlife photography for other alternative of saying hunting in respectful methods. Theodore Roosevelt once said "the qualities makes a good soldier are, in a large part, that makes him a good hunter." This lock-down mentality does begs me to stay inside. However its always a pleasure to see you in woodlands doing wildlife photography.

@sunking9050 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Morten. Thank you !!

@OliverSpohr 4 жыл бұрын

I think you have the nicest isolation area to stay away from the virus I have seen so far. When I go shooting wildlife, I read up on the animal I want to capture to understand its behaviour a bit more. It has helped me a lot to find and getting the shot I want.

@L.V-Rider 4 жыл бұрын

During this time you can crawl around in your garden with your camera to do macro photography on the wildlife there.

@dolggoth 4 жыл бұрын

LVRider I think you wanted to say “macro” :)

@L.V-Rider 4 жыл бұрын

@@dolggoth You are right, I corrected it. Thanks.

@JoeMaranophotography 4 жыл бұрын

It's going to be EPIC 😂😂😂

@janm2473 4 жыл бұрын

That is too funny! :):)

@lokisworld6267 4 жыл бұрын

@@dolggoth I am doing that but how you know kzfaq.info/love/VEbAM1rMbmnQhRm2J2kQGA

@williamfriggle 4 жыл бұрын

I just love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Your love of nature and what you are doing is great to see. Your excitement is addictive. Thanks so much. God bless.

@indigowolf288 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Morten, always such a pleasure to sit with a coffee and watch your wildlife adventures. Had to laugh when I saw your gaffa taped down jacket repair - I do exactly the same with mine when I get a tear! Keep up the fabulous work it's inspiring.

@andiadhitia8737 4 жыл бұрын

Sir. I like your content channel. God bless you sir. Keep healthy

@HuFilms 4 жыл бұрын

That almost 'Bladerunner' music intro = 👏

@Tasmr99 4 жыл бұрын

Sharing how to find wildlife to photograph very useful!👍

@leszek2834 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten, your forest is very nice and pictures from the drone do the job very well. I fell like walking next to you. Just pure professionalism. Nothing special by me, just bisons, at 5.30 this morning small family of 14. All the best for everybody and see you out there!

@jamesjakub6293 2 жыл бұрын

Best channel Morten, thank you from Czech Republic.

@johnwright619 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten for your wonderful video's. A video on reasearching an area you haven't been to, also finding locations of deer would be great. many thanks.

@MichalOlender 4 жыл бұрын

Always pleasure to follow your adventures Morten!

@joseluisfernandezroa7561 3 жыл бұрын

I do love the way you work Morten, and how much passion you put on it. I do love forest as well as photography living in the north of Spain. Congrats once more.

@nancylightfoot4613 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your respect for the wildlife. It is the very best thing about your wonderful videos. I only know two photographers who talk so much about this, and they always get the most wonderful photos . . . and leave the wildlife to the important work they're doing. I am raising my cup of coffee to you! :)

@JanWagner77 Жыл бұрын

Morten, you can also produce ASMR-videos with all this wildlife-sound on your land. 👍 Beautiful!

@KGsPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video Morton. Thanks for sharing.

@phooesnax 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank You. Jim

@FlorianCueni 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I love how super quite and relaxing your videos are, keep up your excellent work!

@filipposeminerio6389 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more Field Craft videos, thanks Morten

@JulioCesar-dc1zh 4 жыл бұрын

the valley looks very cold, good video !!

@DebkantaRoyPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Most the people are losing interest in nature photography. Most of the people will overlook it. I just started I am not a professional I am student who find his new hobby in nature photography I started from my garden and I know I will surely carry it out. Your are my inspiration sir thanks a lot sir

@clementcabantous544 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. 10 days ago I was a photographer not knowing your work. Now i am a photographer Who is studying wildlife photography, during quarantine, in France. I can't wait to be able to go in the forest next to my place for 2 days, and wait for any animal ! Thanks a lot, your work is fantastic, love it. I should just stop drinking coffee everytime you do, i cant sleep now 😂

@d.pDuckDuckDuck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten, really an inspireing video. You are always welcome to post more of this stuff :)

@Don19762 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this! Thank you, Morten! I'm a huge fan!

@richita3177 4 жыл бұрын

Love your work, Rick from Australia

@RathoGaming 4 жыл бұрын

love your work!! keep it coming honestly so helpfulll!!!

@momentlichfotografie4903 4 жыл бұрын

Your field craft video is a great idea, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about wildlife! I am looking forward to the next video and the results of your wildlife-cam. Good luck building the wooden terrace!!!

@TimsWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this nice video, Morten! See you out there. Looking for badgers myself. A hard job, but fun as well.

@markorchard2272 2 жыл бұрын

EVERY video you make is so good. So relaxing. I love it when you apologise in your BTS sections for talking a lot. Morten, every word you speak is valuable. However, you make me drink too much coffee. EVERY time you have coffee, I want one also... even if I have just had one! 😜

@wildlifeofpakistanwithrashid 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see more episodes morten, i really love this series ❤

@susanbreau 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morton for a wonderful “fieldcraft” video! Also, I don’t know anyone who enjoys a cup of coffee more than you do!

@eliya5492 4 жыл бұрын

I love your work morten

@SamClarkPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Just Fantastic Morten! Tracking animals is awesome. When I go to Africa, I get the Maasai warriors to teach me. Stay well my friend.

@randyg.9566 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring. Thank you!

@voskuilg 4 жыл бұрын

amazing! such a chill feeling while watching this 😀

@rajkushwaha8879 4 жыл бұрын

Huge fan sir from Nepal I learned many things from u😍

@THEILLUMINATIONOFLOVE 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Thank you for sharing with us. 😊

@maxspringer7247 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, so needed a Morten fix.

@andrewstewart6689 4 жыл бұрын

I love this field craft series. Keep them coming. Clearly I need to order a book on animal tracks.

@nomis_98__7 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Morten! Looking forward to the rest of the series..

@stefanmaen9146 4 жыл бұрын

I am soooo excited about this video, looking so much forward to watching this once the sun sets!

@giuseppecapilli4914 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten, very interesting and insightful. Can’t wait for the next video.

@mikecrowley6485 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice Morten, I'm looking forward to seeing more of these videos.👍🏻

@Vacublaster1 4 жыл бұрын

Morten, yes it is 'tracks' and the insects are 'Fleas'. Yes Pine trees have Pine Cones.

@Hewentto 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks!

@govindathompson2043 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Morten! Superb video as usual! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I would definitely look forward to seeing more videos like this!

@cubingwithcarl4572 4 жыл бұрын

Really great video Morten! Please continue this series because I learned a lot and you really inspire me to go out and photograph!

@2009Portugale 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the useful tips and the motivation for going out and take pictures. Keep up the good work.

@jerrymanzer5176 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this episode. This is very cool, in tracking so many types, I have fun finding out what I have been tracking. I do like this episode keep them coming.

@PamelaRuddyUKart 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. The longer the better! 😁

@md.istiaqhasan7468 4 жыл бұрын

I am always learning from your video. So thank you.

@risenphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Now you're on the right track. I'm looking forward to more episodes in this series.

@jocelyngalipeauphotographe 4 жыл бұрын

Just love this serie..! Always useful to see what other wildlife photographers are doing to find their subjects. Thank you for your generosity..!

@AndrewJulianPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Love your content man! You have inspired me to start my own channel based on my wildlife photography! Love all the awesome tips too, valuable stuff

@gumbysenduro6546 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it, looking forward to more field craft vlogs in the future Morton, :)

@AlexBerger 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating with so many things I've never thought about or known to look for. Thank you!

@viktorfredholm7730 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, have been waiting forever for this type of video 🙏

@bensslightnature 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information Morten

@katharinemovertonphotographer 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video looking forward to seeing what you get on your game camera.

@42p71 4 жыл бұрын

your videos are always so peaceful and serene

@bishaldangal8500 4 жыл бұрын

Was waiting... for the new video... finally it's up... :)

@Julian-wf6zt 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always. Can't wait to see part 2😉

@Spergel007 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten! Great video, and great information! Looking forward to the upcoming episodes of this series. :)

@mickvollans9319 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten. This has to be one of your best videos so far. Can’t wait for the next one.

@arieknops6616 4 жыл бұрын

I like this fieldcraft video so much. Cant wait for another my friend!

@joashlaw4999 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could be out there with you, one day..... I love photographing wildlife too so thanks for sharing this video!