5 Day Solo Winter Expedition ⎸ Wildlife Photography on Dovrefjell

Dovrefjell is a mountain region in central Norway known for its rich flora and fauna. For five days in March, I explore its rugged landscapes and search for the specialized creatures that call this hostile habitat home. Join me for an epic adventure of blizzards and snowstorms, minimalistic photography and ruthless winter camping.
In this video I photograph the following species: red fox, wild reindeer, rock ptarmigan and musk oxen.
SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE
- Instagram: / tobias_gjerde_photography
- Website: www.tobiasgjerde.com
GEAR:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5 (thanks to Foto.no: www.foto.no/canon/131673/cano...)
- Lenses:
o Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II
o Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III
- Vlogging camera: Canon EOS M50 / iPhone 12 mini
- Vlogging microphone: Røde VideoMicro
- Backpack: F-Stop SHINN DuraDiamond 80L (thanks to F-Stop: fstopgear.com/shinn-80l-durad...)
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- Cirrus by Scott Buckley | / scottbuckley
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- Aurora by Scott Buckley | / scottbuckley
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[@michelbigras]

Someday you will be rewarded has one of the best wildlife photographer ...

[@celeritasc9207]

Wow, what an amazing adventure. After experiencing the warmest day of the year so far (36 C without the humidity factor), this was just what I needed, to watch Tobias in a blizzard. It takes much courage to embark on an overnight solo excursion in such conditions. I couldn't do it. I absolutely loved the minimalist photos of the fox and reindeer. Despite your snow-covered and frozen lens, the video and images of the muskoxen in the blizzard were beyond spectacular. You are a very talented wildlife photographer.

[@helenmb61]

Thank you so much for opening this amazing landscape and it's inhabitants up to us. I am in awe of your commitment and bravery to travel and explore in such isolatation and challenging conditions. I too love the minimalist shots, they make for very impactful images. I love Musk Ox but to see them dealing with the snow storm was amazing, shaking off the snow, just wow! Thanks for letting us I to your world, you are very talented and can't wait for your next episode Tobias, kudos to you 👏

[@masterhall1685]

Hi Tobias. Go alone in such a campaign quite a risky. Usually it's done by the company. But the frames, of course, turned out to be obaldens. We say the courage - city takes. Success.

[@ronintennessee4013]

What a beautiful video! Thank you for enduring the winter cold and the storm to share it with us! I look forward to the next episode.

[@FengZhiZi89]

Amazing video ! I like it friend , reminds me of the great Michio Hoshino,looking forward to your next episode 🎉

[@irisotte83]

Truly amazing Tobias, what a... weather...have you endured.... can't wait for the next one!

[@blacksad4904]

Absolutely fantastic video and photos. Thank you so much for sharing this. Would you consider doing a video on the technical aspects of such an expedition? Preparation, equipment, settings, etc. No problem if you don't, but I am sure that this would be highly interesting. Thank you again and I am very much looking forward to the next video.

[@rlgenge]

Absolute dedication to your art. The planning, effort and skill involved in your work is rewarding your subscribers with the most remarkable scenery and wildlife images. Keep safe my friend and continue bringing us such great videos.

[@raflo7576]

This is absolutely insane! Congrats! I've been to Dovrefjell twice in the past but I've never really gone way off the path into the real open, because I'm not native to Norway and I didn't want to cause any troubles by going somewhere I wasn't supposed to go. So sadly I've never been able to photograph the Musk ox. But it's still high on my bucket list! Thanks a lot for making these videos, really makes me wanna go back! :)

[@rinohals]

Noe av det beste som er vist fra Dovre! Dette er en prestasjon.

[@tma3str]

Fantastisk Tobias.

[@abhilashd220]

Brilliant! Keep at it. Your perseverance will pay off!

[@ervinslens]

Simply breathtaking storytelling man, this looks and feels amazing! Absolutely amazing!

[@bhanudevgan5]

What a beautiful video! Truly amazing ...

[@RobertoPicozzi]

I like so much your minimalistic picture!!! Great video, good job, Ciao.

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

hi Tobias

[@DD-ew9dm]

Hello Tobias, thank you so much for this great video and increadable advanture. I am very pleased that you have succeeded in your project with the Musk oxen in winter storm. It is also a big dream for me, perhaps some day, the day will come. Thank you for sharing and looking for what still is coming.

[@lumafoto]

Great Job. Congratulations

[@Wellsbrian7]

Bold outing!! Your passion is your strength, great photography.