Using my car as a Photo Blind - Heavy rain and shy wildlife

Using my car as a Photo Blind - Heavy rain and shy wildlife | Scotland Ep.1

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I am in Glen Etive in Scotland to do some wildlife photography. The stags are very shy though, maybe because of the heavy rain so I have to improvise. By using my car as a photoblind I manage to get close enough to capture some beautiful moments.
Episode 2 will be published on Saturday:)
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✦ ABOUT THIS VIDEO
I am in Scotland to meet up with Nikon and the Landrover team. We are going to photograph wildlife with some new equipment and there will be a film crew covering the 5 days.
I went to Scotland 6 days in advance to visit the Cairngorms to try my luck with the mountain hares but I did not see any.
I met up with my friend Joanna and we used her campervan as a basecamp for 3 days.
Together with her, I spent a few days in Glen Etive trying to photograph the Stags. They were very skittish though so I had to use my car as a photo blind.
✦ WHO I AM.
My name is Morten Hilmer and I am a professional nature and wildlife photographer.
I am a Nikon Ambassador and I work as an ILCP photographer.
Nature conservation is very close to my heart.
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.
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Пікірлер: 212

@vk4vsp 2 жыл бұрын

I was expecting the coffee to come out while you were cosy in the bushes. 😀

@amerphoto1 2 жыл бұрын

Morten, I agree that a car makes a great photo blind. I am currently laid up from surgery and cannot easily walk around, but able to get in my car. I hang camouflage from the car door draped over the window and shoot through a lens hole concealing my movements. I have been able to photograph Whitetail Deer, birds, hawks and waterfowl. Love all your videos, you are a master film maker!

@solotaga 2 жыл бұрын

Your vlogs give me such an empathic and nostalgic feeling somehow. I really love the work you are doing out there, please keep it up!

@craig_m_mi 2 жыл бұрын

"A big grey wall of heavy rain...and wind coming..... ohh, it is snowing.... it is AWESOME" That is what separates most of us, from those like you. Thanks for taking us on this journey. A little bit of behind the scenes, dinner looked great, well done.

@picapica42 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a long week and this was just the thing I needed to relax a bit😊 I felt a bit nostalgic because this style of video where you drag us along with you looking for animals really reminded me of your earliest videos. I do love the big adventures, but these smaller and a bit more intimate videos are just so cosy. You really had really harsh conditions with the storm coming in during your stay. Looking forward to the next one!

@marcvictoria1414 2 жыл бұрын

Huzzah!!!

@steenmogensen1220 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Pica Pica, I could not agree more 👍

@shotgo1521 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, you make my day

@ANRO7524 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten, great video of Scotland's natural environment. I agree, sometimes it is nice just to sit back somewhere during a rainstorm and take in the sights, sounds, and fresh air above-all-else. I'm looking forward towards your next vlog. 📸📸🙂🌏

@Jason-Clark235 2 жыл бұрын

You have made it to the UK. Here you will get rain rain and more rain, enjoy. Hope you like the massive Island I live on it’s very sad down here in London but up in Scotland it’s much better

@Azeemmerchant 2 жыл бұрын

Morten and Ricci! ♥️🙌🏼 My 2 favorites.

@ericaceous1652 10 ай бұрын

The scenery and wildlife were of course amazing, but I exclaimed aloud on seeing the dinner at 11:25 - wow! Sign me up for one of those

@scotty4418 2 жыл бұрын

great to see you back here in Scotland again Morten. Was good to see getting some great images from the day despite the challenging conditions. Nice choice of whisky too to finish off the day 👍

@bsmukler 2 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed by that meal in the camper van! As someone whose camp culinary skills lie somewhere between peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and freeze dried meals, that was simply magical.

@MortenHilmer Жыл бұрын

Yeah Joanna is awesome to create wonderful meals😊

@KnightsandWeekends 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think I didn't see Ricci and that 800... Really looking forward to seeing the results of this work!!

@Max_Gindele 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great video! Well done, Morten 👍🏻 I enjoyed watching the video and I’m amazed about the beauty of Scotland. Now I definitely going to watch the next episode

@Rob.1340 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Welcome back to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Taking shelter from the rain like that always takes me back to my childhood. All the very best. Cheers. 👍📷😎

@ulfmoller8701 2 жыл бұрын

A dream team, you and Ricci in the same video! Can't wait for what good is coming out of that! I assume you will try out the new 800 PF lens! Wonderful photos and video as always.

@Jihed667 2 жыл бұрын

Great vidéo ! I love this channel so muchhhhhhhhhh THanks from france !

@JJKarta 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Congratulations 👏

@Lleah864 9 ай бұрын

Morten we love you.... The best out there

@marcorossignoli224 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite cozy hero!

@quicktastic 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. A meal fit for a king.

@christinearmstrong852 2 жыл бұрын

👋 Morten ..I love your photography with animals.. birds.. nature etc.. awesome that you were in Colorado too.. stay well

@clawer2969 2 жыл бұрын

Are we seeing the new 800mm pf at the end there ;). Great video as always.

@mnimb8720 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing sir

@ronboe6325 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you camp. I think you're better fed in the campervan than I get at home! LOL

@David-rc8fb 2 жыл бұрын

Usual Weather 🌨, enjoy your stay. Great opening Video. Stay well 👍🇬🇧

@robertstonephoto 2 жыл бұрын

Talisker whisky ... powerful stuff! Excellent for the weather you had there!

@CB-kn1ox 2 жыл бұрын

🥰Cozy and wild and beautiful...🥰

@karlrichards 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch you, you inspire me. Scotland is a magical place.

@michaelwolf8781 2 жыл бұрын

The wind goes mental 😂👍

@ED-on8to 2 жыл бұрын

Land Rover is just awesome! If you know what you buy, and how to treat it correctly, some of the best cars in the world!

@aureliomarsili3902 2 жыл бұрын

Great !!! Each video is like a little adventure ... THANKS !!!

@hendranandradrone7064 2 жыл бұрын

Wooo,..very good panorama,...with photo👍👍👍🔔👈

@D.P.R.Images 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your enthusiasm and passion for wildlife and nature. Seeing you sit under your leafy roof during the rainstorm reminded me of times I did exactly that, your description of it was perfect and sooo true about the feelings it gives you.

@rerolley 2 жыл бұрын

The ending is quite the cliffhanger!

@patrickjegat3550 2 жыл бұрын

Salut l'ami Morten Hilmer, merci pour cette balade en Ecosse à Glen Etive, avec de beaux paysages et ces animaux, j'adore vos capsules vidéos elles sont exceptionnelles, merci du partage, je le dirai jamais assez !! à plus l'ami dans une autre aventure......

@Rburg00 2 жыл бұрын

I started following you several years ago and so Happy to watch your growth as a photographer. Thank you as always for sharing your adventures and the inspiration! ❤️🏔🦌

@greymangaming3696 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping these videos coming mate. They make my week bearable. Great stuff

@avinashrai11141 2 жыл бұрын

Background music in the end was epic.

@heikeschmitts4665 2 жыл бұрын

Always nature at its best . Thank you .

@thomaspedersen4912 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t think of a better ambassador for Nikon. As always so enjoyable to watch

@JaronG. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks... Danke !!! I'm looking forward to the next video! He... see you out there! Or on my Computer...

@ullashchakraborty2984 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh I'm really excited for next episode.

@himalayareaders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work there. Really appreciated it.

@tomfischer2875 2 жыл бұрын

This episode makes me hungry, that meal must have been a good one....

@AdrianW_photo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you in Scotland. Looking forward to seeing the collaboration video.

@alanwattz4809 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Hilmer for allowing us to join you in the wind and rain of beautiful Scotland, and forget our week, awesome!

@gilbertdebruijn1 2 жыл бұрын

The landscape makes this video so good, the weather….Scottish

@antonoat 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you working with LR and of course Nikon 👏😀👍

@raypurkissukwildlifeandlan5361 2 жыл бұрын

Top video again. Always a pleasure to watch. I was surprised you didn't have a coffee though whilst sheltering in the bushes from the rain lol 👍

@gtalover2419 2 жыл бұрын

i really liked your work. it gives me peace. its kind of drug for me . I love u. i love nature. i love Morten Hilmer

@jeffolson4731 2 жыл бұрын

Morten I love your videos. I really love the pictures of the buck. I do find it interesting that deer often will allow you to get closer while in a car than on foot. That said, there are plenty of places near me, Seattle/Tacoma area in Washington USA, were deer will get very close to you. Having just eaten I must say I am jealous of the meal you had in the van. 😃 It looked like a gourmet meal.

@zenphotojourney 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in that area. I remember a deer and faun being within a few feet of me once when I was a kid. Now I live in Southern Utah and the deer are much more like the ones in this video.

@cliftonwhittaker260 2 жыл бұрын

I have photographed the last 5 spring warbler migrations from the window of my Tundra pickup truck. I call it my mobile bird blind. I put a piece of foam pipe insulation on the window for padding and lay my 8.6 pound 500mm f4G on the pad. The electric window helps with elevation controls. I can get some good close shots of these wary little birds using this system. Looking forward to your next post and hope I can also see it on PBS.

@tonygreenwoodN10 2 жыл бұрын

No rehydrated meal in a bag in the camper van that evening 😃!!!

@andreaschudzinski-buchholz4221 2 жыл бұрын

A really nice video, thank you for sharing wildlife photography, the dinner looks very delicious, best wishes for the next adventures 👍🕊

@miapowphotography5206 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Content!

@JohnDrummondPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the next episode! I guess even away from the ocean, you can't turn your back on the water.

@rodrigomartin-hidalgo1592 2 жыл бұрын

So exciting to see Nikon has new ambassadors like you Morten. A true professional, experienced, hardcore wild life photographer! I bet your feedback and time spending on the gear will make Nikon even better!

@erikzarazua1399 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video Morten! Always love how you leave the videos on such a cliff hanger for the next, so awesome!

@katharinemovertonphotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video loved the stag photo Scotland is such a beautiful place looking forward to your next adventure

@CookedLight 2 жыл бұрын

Superb...Nikon and Land Rover are lucky that you said yes 😁

@blackphilippe5063 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, as always, filmed with passion! It's always a pleasure to watch these majestic animals!

@franciscojosemendoncapinta2948 2 жыл бұрын

Another stunning video from you, Morten.

@frederickmcdonald6636 2 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely appreciative of your love for the natural world. So many people complain about the weather and when you are hit by a rainstorm you love it; man I am with you there. I love the things that nature throws at us and revel in all its majesty! Thank you for what you do, take care and be safe out there....

@aubgoodwinSRCphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Scotland my favourite place to photograph just a 3 hour drive for me every holiday is spent there 🦌 and magnificent 👍🦌🦌🦌🦌

@northwestexplorer5883 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you eat good in the field, way to go!

@jsimes1 2 жыл бұрын

Scotland is so nice. I have friends in Inverness and they took me all over a few years back. In and around Loch Ness and then the west coast up through Assynt up to the Stoer Lighthouse. I saw so many deer and lots of sheep! 😁 My wife wants to return to Scotland when we retire. She is from there I am from New Hampshire USA ... I can't wait! 🐑 🦌

@jacknobrex 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work. Every video is a treat, thanks for sharing.

@McItoshi 2 жыл бұрын

So easy to forget what's on your doorstep at times .. looked like a grand wee adventure - bring on the next one

@Joe-uw9og 2 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to do some photography outdoors myself today. Your videos always set my state of mind to the correct place to begin. Thanks for sharing these.

@LizEzehi 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video Morten, it certainly was bleak where you were, the weather looked a bit unforgiving but at least you were able to get some great shots :-)

@alanibasco6767 2 жыл бұрын

amazing Morten

@chrisfletcher4243 2 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky enough that glen Etive is on my doorstep, but you definitely add another dimension with your videos, capturing the rawness of the weather!

@EzyYoutube 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! hyped for ep 2!!!

@melindapryor 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the next ep. Loved the edit of the forest around the stag shot.

@jonnybhoy7098 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Scotland

@randyschwager84 2 жыл бұрын

More awesome video! Thanks!

@antonoat 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous film, thank you Morten. Your dinner in the camper looked delicious👏😀👍. Looking forward to the next film very much 👏😀👍

@signatusfilms4463 2 жыл бұрын

The car is a good hide. Some of my best images of wolves have been from my car.

@steenmogensen1220 2 жыл бұрын

Just awesome! I like this style of the video and this type of photography. Goes to show once again that making great images takes a real effort.

@johnnyat 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You eat better in the camper van than I do at home.

@dustyndebruin 2 жыл бұрын

Heading to Scotland in a couple months. This video makes the anticipation even more overwhelming.

@anthonymaglio6488 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video as usual.

@lyndac7511 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful magical Scotland brilliant photos of the stags thank you Morten ❤

@andytiplady 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning once again, love your videos.

@adammacsween3230 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing talent Morten. Thanks for sharing

@RichardBirchett 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Morten, the rawness of nature is what it’s all about! Cars are great hides, but not always easy in rough terrain, lol… best of luck with the rest of your trip. Cheers R 👍

@ianbachanek2538 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can't wait for Saturday.

@hopoutside 2 жыл бұрын

oh, very cool....!

@tomisframes 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way you blog and love watching your experiences. Thanks Morten!

@michellestewart7494 2 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating adventure! ❤🇨🇦

@WildDoric 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back here in Scotland and in our awsome weather .

@gianmarcovallero2554 2 жыл бұрын

your videos, dear Morten, are a breath of fresh air... many thanks to you!

@BillMcCarroll 2 жыл бұрын

so looking forward to this series Morten, my home country so beautiful even though the weather may not cooperate it shows the true face of Scotland, wild and full of character. Loved the images of the stag, such a moving and majestic animal.

@mickbryan8908 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I envy no one, except maybe you. Fantastic job. Fantastic equipment. Now working with LandRover. Scotland, my favourite part of the UK. Great video as ever thank you!!