Winter Photography - Birds and Foxes

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Winter Photography - Birds and Foxes

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3 жыл бұрын

Winter has come to Denmark, and I am out to do wildlife photography. Behind the scenes about how to prepare yourself to stay out when everyone else are going home. Open full description for more information.
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Location: Denmark
Date: January 2021
Day: -8°C (17,6°F)
Night: -3°C (12,2°F)
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Winter has become unusual in Denmark but this year is different. It has been frost for more than a week now and it seems to continue. For me this means work. Lots of work. I need to get out and capture nature when it is dressed in white:) I have spent 10 days in this area to photograph the birds and mammals and it has been truly amazing. I haven't had the time to do a lot of vlogging, but here on the last day, I decided to make a short one anyway.
I hope you enjoy these moments and that you can use some of the tips in the behind the scenes section.
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A few questions:
1. Is it not dangerous to walk on the ice ?
We tested the thickness of the ice before walking out. It was about 10 centimeter thick and some places a bit more. That is more than think enough. The scary sounds are from tensions in the ice.
2. What would you have done if you went through the ice?
The lake is not very deep, so no danger. I would just have walked back up and changed my clothes immediately.
3. How do you record the nature sounds?
I always have either a videomic pro or a stereo mic in my camera back so that I can record sound if the surroundings are quiet enough. Sometimes I record only the sound and then I use that recording for some of my footage. Because of the "bad" preamps in most cameras I always put the mic to +20db so that I can bring the camera preamp down.
4. What brands are your Mukluks?
These are Steger mukluks. www.mukluks.co...
I have used these on all my Arctic expeditions and latest on my 2 month expedition to Ellesmere Island. You can see part 1 of my video series here: • 50 DAYS PHOTO EXPEDITI...
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Camera gear:
Nikon Z6 x 2
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4
Nikon 600mm f/4 VR FL
Rode Videomic pro+
Rode Videomic NTG
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Пікірлер: 320

@Koshira1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's Morten Hilmer time! 🥳

@MegaBriarpatch 2 жыл бұрын

Stop! Hilmer time!

@navindavoodi6065 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten, I’d just like to say thank you, because without you, I wouldn’t have found my love for wildlife photography. I first saw one of your videos about 8 months ago and it was absolutely breathtaking. You are a true inspiration and role model. Thank you once again.

@GangnamStyle284 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of us had the same experience. We all appreciate you Morten :)

@leonoregrapini8406 3 жыл бұрын

@@GangnamStyle284 Yes !

@SebastianSo54 3 жыл бұрын

With me it was completely the same way :-)

@Jigamanx2 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Morten´s dedication to his craft is inspiring

@eduardofreitas8336 3 жыл бұрын

Same boat. lol.

@Alan-Zorro 3 жыл бұрын

The appeal of Morten's videos is his simple presentation and the humbleness in which he goes about explaining what he does - whether in the field or at home. Always a joy to watch his videos.

@sandvenexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting how the birds stay around while the fox walks around. They are good friends it seems..

@GangnamStyle284 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I’m just making dinner and will watch this while eating. Mortens videos are on par with the planet Earth documentaries to me. I tell anyone that will listen about these fantastic videos :). Take care and much love Morten!

@WaechterDerNacht 3 жыл бұрын

Just read that comment and thought that it would be awesome to have a Morten Hilmer video narrated by David Attenborough...

@GangnamStyle284 3 жыл бұрын

@@WaechterDerNacht that would be absolutely legendary! My favourite narrator, and my favourite photographer of all time. Mortens narrating skills are just as great, but I grew up hearing David Attenborough’s amazingly relaxing voice. I’d sleep like a baby after watching the two collaborate 😂👍🏻

@WaechterDerNacht 3 жыл бұрын

@@GangnamStyle284 Yes, his narrating skills are also great and really sets the mood for those videos great. Still David Attenborough is a legend when it comes to narrating for those BBC documentaries etc..

@AlexBerger 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible moments with the fox and birds/tree. Stunning and mesmerizing.

@jacobwatson-howland8890 3 жыл бұрын

Literally just rewatched your old fox video from a few years back yesterday, can’t wait to see this one ! I’m doing a local fox project so I hope I’ll be able to see and photograph some too 👍🏼👍🏼

@aureliomarsili3902 2 жыл бұрын

Pure beauty ... thanks !!!

@Lunafilms12 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten again! You are a big reason why I do what I do!

@cindyconlin1 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips to stay warm out there! I often sit in one spot watching for wildlife, for many hours, and I like the idea of an herbal tea to keep hydrated as well as water.

@369dusty Жыл бұрын

I appreciate all your hard work to put these videos together. I am thankful you are a true professional. You refrain from swearing and offer clear-cut information and tips to us, the viewers. I have just seen 2 of your videos this evening and I am hooked. I am in Roseville, Minnesota and am fortunate enough to live within the best park system in the world. I have been photographing nature and wildlife here for 50 years. It never gets old and is very soothing and calming to be out in God's wonderful creation. Keep up the excellent work Morten, and thank you for sharing with the world.

@janfitch2760 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible that the fox didn’t try to catch a duck or goose! Beautiful location and gorgeous photos and videos.

@themadhavsharmaphotography7029 3 жыл бұрын

Two Friends Separated By Camera Brands United by emotions , passion , friendship ,wildlife , nature and the same quality work ! keep up the bestest work morten and simon

@ianbachanek2538 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Got a Snowy Owl today and 4 types of ducks that I've never heard of before. I'm in Canada so it was cold and I was out for hours. Luckily I already know and followed Morten's tips for staying warm. So many people came, complained about the cold, and left empty handed. These tips are true and work!

@vojtaG 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Morten, ur my big hero. Watching ur vids makes me so motivated to go out and try to get some wildlife photos myself. Also ur videos are so calming.Thanks!

@hedgehog3900 3 жыл бұрын

The light...The contrast of warm tones and freezing land. Wonderful.

@Romendo_Vlogs 3 жыл бұрын

Estos videos son muy relajantes

@picapica42 3 жыл бұрын

Denmark surely got a very nice cold spell it seems 😀 Loved how the fox casually walked between the ducks and they didn't fly off. I'm secretly hoping one of these photos will make it in next year's calendar 👍

@ReinhardBiller 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the fox image in the snow 15:22.

@rnilu86 3 жыл бұрын

It's not about taking the pictures. It's about enjoying the moment also. That is what I learned from your videos. Thanks

@laurencedocherty6512 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning shots, love the one of the fox in the snow smiling at the camera ! Great work 😎👍

@terot8341 3 жыл бұрын

That fox was beautiful. And all swans and ducks. I can't wait spring to come with all birds again. I had maybe best time of My life last autumn when just watching, following and filming swan family.

@desitraveller0847 3 жыл бұрын

Best explorer 👍👍🍀🌴🍀🍀

@GingerPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the footage of the fox, such a beautiful animal. Reminded me of the footage I captured back in 2019. Thank you for sharing! Simon needs to create his own KZfaq channel!!

@genekied 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Montana, USA, it's fox mating season and we had a couple out last night on our ranch right by the house making the loudest racket you can imagine. Foxes are normally seen and not heard but they had vocalize loudly at times.

@jonnyanderson2271 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve sorely missed these sorts of videos. Another great on location video, always a joy to watch. 😎👊

@mituldesai666 2 жыл бұрын

It's very interesting to watch Morten Hilmer...Liked .

@tylernelson9169 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love you're videos Morten. Everytime I'm watching I can't wait to go out again to take photos!

@jm8c 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful images in this footage Morten ! I have love to see that fox on the ice between the birds

@tomasgold8317 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Morten!

@mere_mort4l 3 жыл бұрын

amazing photography, Morten

@nickbristol3457 3 жыл бұрын

Morten, This was wonderful and informative! I quite enjoyed watching! Thanks so much!

@DrewBuckler 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@danvelasco5258 3 жыл бұрын

Someday I would love to be like you, working in nature capturing beautiful moments, it's all I want in a future successful job, or at least have the resources to do it as a hobby. I appreciate that you make these videos showing us your work, how difficult it can be, but how beautiful it is, very good final work by the way.

@SheCreatesStuff2 Жыл бұрын

Your work inspires me. Nature Calls Knowing it is just a patience game We sit, we play the game, we wait; The honking geese a gaggle Beneath crest of the moon. Frost and snow and the geese, A distant fox is patient, too.

@RichardBirchett 3 жыл бұрын

That was pure Joy right there! What a great watch this is on a Sunday afternoon with a glass of Vino, really loved it from start to finish Morten. As always a pleasure to be a Subscriber... Keep the good videos coming my friend. Regards Richard 👍

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always!

@Deepakgargsharma 3 жыл бұрын

happy to see you again🔥😊🔥👏👏😀😀, with a new video,💐💐💐

@VaiCatt 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful life you live. You have a passion, a friend and a planet you inspire.

@wendynewing8834 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful video and the wonderful tips was well.

@ihatewastefood3948 3 жыл бұрын

one word peaceful❤️😍

@NikCan66 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video yet again

@sailingorzu 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just finish my second cup of coffee watching you ! You're a huge temptation to sip a good cup of coffee, you could work together with George Clooney!😉

@AcMotivate 3 жыл бұрын

This! This is art! Art by a true artist who loves his craft. He is the reason I got into photography. Amazing!

@petrvalcik1133 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible as always

@TheBlackFlash19 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Morten, absolutely stunning pictures!

@TheSussexOutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful place. Also amazing shots of that fox and the other wildlife.

@Burning_. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten. Could you make a video with the accessories you have for recording content? those accessories that facilitate field work, supports, magic arms, cold shoe ... Thanks.

@mikecrowley6485 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Morten, and beautiful Photos. I had a couple of great encounters with some foxes myself just a few days ago, meetings I won't forget for a long time. 👍🏻

@publiedos 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know when somebody tells you "I feel like somebody is embracing my soul, that warm"... from the moment your timeline appears in my KZfaq that´s EXACTLY what I feel. You´re not a youtuber, you have a gift that can surpass screens, kilometres and spaces... eveyone of your videos is even more and more full of magic... the perfect island to recover a little peace in the soul. Thanks for being so kind with the nature, see you "out there"...

@johnmcdowell5739 3 жыл бұрын

Not everyone lives in such a wild and beautiful country or area. It inspires me to go out into my local park or just my backyard to see what I can find ! Thanks MH !

@HJ9 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Morten, Just to let you know that I have been following you from day 1 I have discovered wildlife photography and you always been my N1 inspiration. THANKS A LOT!!

@akfilms8627 3 жыл бұрын

You're an amazing photographer Morten Thank you for inspiring 🙏🏼

@cristianandreica5665 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you tell the story!

@nickkelley3732 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very peaceful as always!

@thoos192 3 жыл бұрын

Morten seems like such a nice guy, I would be out photographing with him every weekend if he was my neighbour :). Greetings from Sweden!

@francescobertetto4791 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice shoot, good job👍👍👍

@skytelefilms4208 3 жыл бұрын

Love from INDIA 🇮🇳💪

@antonioperegrino9973 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic morten!

@user-ym2hj1zt3g 3 жыл бұрын

아름답고 멋진 모습 잘 보고 갑니다.

@glennhunt2375 3 жыл бұрын

Another well produced video again Morten lots of atmospheric footage to go with the story line, nice to share it with your friend too.👍

@kaadinaraja 3 жыл бұрын

Well made episode. Loved watching it. With a warm cup of coffee of course.

@randygeene9455 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your advice on what to bring and the importance of your comfort. Hydration, food and clothing are certainly important regardless of the duration of your outing. I currently either wear Sorel boots or Muck stable boots, both of which allow me to wear multiple or thick socks and keep me dry and cozy. Layering is so important, I agree. Well done with showing us the “hows” of staying outside longer.

@donkeyholmes4581 3 жыл бұрын

Morton video on my birthday, perfect way to end the day 🙂

@amaniii261 3 жыл бұрын

I have an inspiration for taking a picture ❤️❤️

@deanseldon5640 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking stuff morten

@Jeff-jg7jh 3 жыл бұрын

Neat to see those large geese come in and land like ski planes.

@CountDiLuna 3 жыл бұрын

I always feel inspired to go hiking with my camera whenever I see one of your videos. They remind me of the importance of stepping away from the busy everyday life once in a while to enjoy the beauty of the nature and the calm that comes with being in it. Thank you for that! Also, that last section with the tips is fabulous!

@richardhaynes5398 3 жыл бұрын

Well worth the wait, fantastic film loved it.

@themadhatter9939 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome content sir! Love it....you are an inspiration

@peterebel7899 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the sound of the wildlife in N Denmark! Thanks for the story telling! Thanks for the footage & pictures!

@jamesmonte3165 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Morten

@ArkansasPrepper 3 жыл бұрын

Morten, You did well in this video. Just remember not all have what you. I am a subscriber from the US, Arkansas.

@Wildlifevideopicture 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful films and channel, thanks for sharing!! //KD

@razrv3lc 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so inspiring. I live in a very rural place and have about 80 acres of land my family owns to crawl all over and I entirely underutilize all of it. I love wildlife photography (it's what got me into photography in the first place more than a decade ago when I was in middle school) but I've slowly drifted away from it and I'm beginning to realize my dissatisfaction with my photos lately is because I'm not focusing on photographing what I actually love to photograph.

@bigsubful 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh what a beautiful images and scenes and thanks to you as you tell us about nature.

@johnray424 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, had to pause vlog and comment. I've have watched the "arm flap" a few times! Too funny. Your reaction time is swift! Ice cracks and arm raise quickly! LOL

@luisalbarolopezbugueno2785 3 жыл бұрын

Estimado muy ,muy hermoso lugar. Saludos desde chile 🙏🇨🇱

@anil80851 3 жыл бұрын

Love from India ❤❤

@ZeLoShady 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning images!!

@johnnyszczepanski9181 3 жыл бұрын

Again a nice fascinating video’s thanks for sharing your experiance

@Soumava10 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite youtuber ❤️

@CB-kn1ox 3 жыл бұрын

HI Morten, During these covid and lockdown times your videos are a wonderful respite. Thank you for sharing!

@Ollie27189 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so calming and have inspired me to take up wildlife photography. You're a true inspiration. Thank you Morten.

@MySamarIslandAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your new video.

@bruceleventhal3292 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video Morten... This is one of my favorite habitats... Cold and frozen wetland in the dead of winter; you never know what you're going to find. BTW, I see that you're now sporting an F-Stop backpack. I've been using a Tilopa and Sukha for years and love, love, these bags.

@uncanalparagenteinquieta 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful tips. Thanks a lot

@Soulshacazulu 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much Morten for sharing your images and videos with us! As someone who is very new to photography and still learning a appreciate this so much.

@dariomarkolinphotography6807 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and advices. Thank You.

@jeroenvkr7503 3 жыл бұрын

Those birds have nerves of steel! Very nice shots and youtubevideo. Well done!

@ryandury 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite channel on KZfaq. Thanks Mortin!

@filmowiec_tv 3 жыл бұрын

like always a great movie from the photographic trip! great fox shots! patience pays off! without it there would be no results! Bravo and best regards! 👍

@Wildlifeimpulse 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Fun fox :-)

@descubriendoycreando2004 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Morten, desde Costa Rica le quiero decir que me encantan sus videos ! Transmiten una energía increíble y desde que me hablaron de su canal hace como 3 semanas, creo que ya estoy al día con todos sus videos😍 Y espero muchos más .