Wildlife Photography in Winter Wonderland ⎸ ALPS - ep. 5

For many years, I have dreamed about photographing Alpine wildlife during the brutal grip of winter. This January, I finally made it happen, and went on an eight-day long expedition in the company of Mateusz Piesiak (among others). In this episode, we continue to explore some of Switzerland’s amazing locations, to photograph two of the most iconic species of the Alps. We could not have been more lucky with the conditions, as we were granted thick falling snow in a magical winter wonderland. Come along to experience stunning, snow covered, rugged landscapes, and witness me creating some of my best winter wildlife images to date.
The species I photograph in this video are the Alpine ibex and the Alpine chamois.
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- Instagram: / tobias_gjerde_photography
- Website: www.tobiasgjerde.com
GEAR:
- Main camera: Canon EOS R5 (borrowed from Foto.no)
- Lenses:
o Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 IS II
o Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS III
- Vlogging cameras:
o Canon EOS M50
o iPhone 12 mini
- Vlogging microphone: Røde VideoMicro
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[@astroconyMcLepe]

So beautiful !!! The snow, the forest and the experience is amazing

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! It was two very special days in the field!

[@gotophotoarchive9131]

Nice weather you had :D. Wonderful images and scenery.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! We were very lucky with the conditions, yes :)

[@neemanegi5848]

Mind blowing ❤

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@EzyYoutube]

Awsome episode once again! really enjoying your channel!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

[@victortechakaisri8794]

Love the documentary and narrative, definitely a true winter wonderland

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! Indeed it was!

[@ldwildlifephotography-cl7ro]

Very nice Video ! Love the switzerland series ;)

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

[@laurentcosson1110]

This is another very interesting and wonderful video. Thanks a lot for those amazing pictures and for sharing your encounters with those beautiful animals.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@Rudy60426]

Beautiful

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@PierreAlainMaire]

Beautiful video ! You had a strong will to go there that day. And vlogging, putting the camera on a tripod, walking by, go back to take the camera...
Bouquetins & chamois in that area are a bit less afraid of humans, because they have no predator in the reserve. Of course they still have to survive through winter, so people are asked to stay on the paths. Hard to see under that snow 😉
Thanks for the video, it's always a pleasure to watch !

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! I was not aware of those restrictions, but for the most part (95% of the time), we stayed on the paths. I really appreciate your support!

[@PierreAlainMaire]

​@@TobiasGjerde Don't worry, it was only to explain why the animals are less afraid of humans in that area 🙂 if you go now, they are almost like cows in fields 😉

[@gr_br]

Tobias you are no doubt an adventurer.
My recent (no snow) visit to Savigny Switzerland to photograph red kites in mild temps just above freezing makes me feel like a wimp 🤨

[@TobiasGjerde]

Haha thank you! That sounds like an adventure as well!

[@terryroth2855]

What a great adventure. Love seeing these outings through you alls eyes. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks for your support!

[@VideoNatur]

Once more a fantastic Video _ I enjoyed it so much!!! Kind regards, Rolf

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@mcs3015]

Incredible experience! Really impressed by your artistic and technical skills. And I’m truly appreciative of the reverence and respect you have for nature.
Great work!!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate that!

[@Karkawry1970]

Good stuff Tobias, liked the B&W shots too! 👍🏻

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@maciekkulig2174]

First :)

[@celeritasc9207]

Another awesome video. Stunning images and video of the ibex. It seemed that you managed to get close to the ibex in the earlier circumstance during the snowfall even though they were not used to humans. Well done! I very much enjoyed watching.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate your support!

[@luch9813]

Så fint ! Jeg kommer fra Sveits men har nettop gjort et sabbatsår i Norge, så fint at du koser deg :)

[@TobiasGjerde]

Mange takk!