BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FROM MY PHOTO BLIND - wildlife photography behind the scenes in Denmark
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- Опубліковано 7 жов 2024
- Bird photography is one of the very challenging genre of wildlife photography - especially when photographing birds of prey and other shy birds like crows and magpies.
It's early morning and I am on my way to my photo blind to see if I am lucky to get some nice photos of birds. I have to get there before the sun sets, so the alarm goes off at 5AM!
Join me behind the scenes this awesome day of wildlife photography.
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I have now completely finished watching all the video installments on Morten's channel. And all the comments have it nailed down. This isn't about a guy blathering on about his gear and all of the photo aspects. This is about a story teller telling us about his love of nature, and how he himself goes about getting closer to what he loves. The images are the gravy. With some good b-roll, and including US -- the viewer in everything he's thinking, everything he's seeing, his Danish accent all come together to make it enjoyable to people without cameras or interests in photographing nature. It's like 15 minutes you can be somewhere else in your day, along with this friend of yours from Denmark. He's only just started this channel and I'm sure as the weeks progress, we are in for better everything. By far one of the best SUBs I've undertaken all year.
I came here for nature photography -- what I got was a true adventure.
I am absolutely amazed and truly humbled after reading your fantastic compliment. This means so much more to me than you might know. It is so encouraging to hear how I reach you and it makes me so happy that you feel the adventure and my love of nature and most important, that you are enjoying to watch it. I really really hope you will like to follow me on this journey :) All the best wishes from Denmark:)
Same feeling here as the commenter , He just put it to words :)
Absolutely spot on with your comments John. The images, whilst superb, are simply a by-product of the story as far as I am concerned. Love this style of vlogging. Wasn’t too interested in wildlife/nature photography before finding Morten’s channel but now I am totally engrossed. Currently working my way through his playlist and am enjoying every one.
You nailed it, the images are the gravy....
me too.I think so.I follow up this channel from Thailand.
I am 26 y.o man, but i always wanted to cry, when i see nature like this. So naked, real and right in all perspectives, untouched by humans
Moral of the video... THIS MAN LOVES COFFEE.
His love of coffee spoke to me, so I subbed and liked. If I met him in real life I would take a wildlife photo of him because he is my spirit animal.
Caffeine addict
True
yes 13-minute video is of waste
@@moumitasinha3682 why do you say something
I love the way he's passion abt something and the way he excited abt everything that he does
The atmosphere you create is magnetic, it's just as if I'm in your blind with you.I use a permanent hide
myself,so I know how you feel when your plans work out,it still makes my heart pound,after many years trying to succeed.
Your passion,dedication and fieldcraft is to be greatly admired.
Thank you so much for leaving such a nice and encouraging comment. I wish you a lot of luck with your birds:) Ha an awesome Thursday evening.
I always feel as if I am with Morten on his shoots during his videos always a joy to watch.... and his love of coffee is always amusing
Seriously, you're like the Thomas Heaton of wildlife photography. You're incredibly passionate about your work, and that makes for very inspirational videos. I get excited every time I see the notification that you've uploaded something new!
Thanks a lot David - so kind of you to write and what an awesome compliment. Yes Mr. Heaton is really good - definitely.
Morten Hilmer You deserve it! Your photographs are top-notch. I'm so thankful for your willingness to share not only your images, but to bring us along on your adventures. I'll be grabbing the 150-600 by the end of the year and your videos will keep me inspired and motivated to get out with it!
The enthusiasm and excitement that u show while filming and photography is very catchy. Thanks
Another great film Morten. It's nice to someone else appreciate Magpies & Crows, they are seen here in the UK by many as pests and vermin but they are wonderful intelligent birds. Long live the Corvids.
I can see birds all day😍😍😍😍
Watching it in 2020 waiting for this lockdown to end. And im like this is the best channel i could watch. Lots love ❤️ a big fan since 2 years i think
Your videos give me the feeling that we are friends, that all of us here are friends and that is something beautiful.
I love your video's Morten. They give me peace and quietness in a fully scheduled day. You inspire me in starting a vlog as well, but your shots are amazing and the edits are very well. Please continue to show us your trips and adventures.
Top Notch! Made me crave a cup of good fresh coffee!
Haha - so glad to hear;) See that is what I call inspiration👍
Coffee coffee coffee Know exactly but your flask is really rather small
I really enjoy the music you’ve chosen for your videos. It’s nice and relaxing but also conveys a lot of emotion to go along with the stunning photos 👍🏼
i love photography...💯📸📷📀💿🎞🎥🎬📽📹📼🔭📡
Such great advice, Morten, to give the birds ten to fifteen minutes to get settled there and feel safe. I know how hard that is, but you're so right, that to resist taking photos will ultimately result in more better photos. Thanks for this!
I can't watch any Morten video without bawling my eyes out. I don't know why but probably because of the beauty of nature and the love of this person that comes through is absolutely amazing and nothing I ever saw on any channel or any media. I am a huge nature lover myself and I am so happy that you can do this and share it as well. Can't wait for the next adventure.
your images and video clips are amazing, drinking coffee while watching. thank you amazing
Awesome... Love from India ♥
@AGNEY SADANAND same here
Love ....from Rajasthan
Being patient is photography ❤️
I now watch this video in the mornings: it relaxes me, to be guided through Morten’s morning preparation for wildlife photography. And it inspires me for the coming weekend. 👏🏼 Thanks!
Thank you for your great photos and emotions around this. You are radiates of pure kindly energy and this is unbelievable. God bless you and all what are you doing.
I don't know what I like more, your love of coffee or your photos :) definitely the photos of course and these vLogs, so awesome can't wait for the next one!
You are my favourite photographer
That picture of the bussard and the crows surrounding him somehow reminds me of school, when the "cool-kids" surround the "outsider".
Your videos never disappoint!
Thank you so much, Brad, for your comment, it's so great to read! 😊
What I love about your films is that you really set the scene and put us right in the moment. You are a natural storyteller, man. Thank you!
Thanks Simon, what a lovely comment! 😁
this is what i love about photography.. its like hunting. you have to be dedicated, you need to be at the right place at the right time with consistency. plus no hunting licenses (some would argue the harm of the birds) and its like a slot machine effect. its pretty awesome. i love wildlife photography... not because im out to get an award winning photo, but I, ME... I'M the one that got that buck.. or that water foul.. ect. its like hunting in all the right ways.
Yet another beautiful and inspiring film. I am addicted to watching your videos.
Great stuff Morten, to see someone suffer for their art makes the end result so much more rewarding!
I love wild life photography...n right now I am a teenager ...and I am being inspired by your videos....one day I want to be like you...thank you for in spring me ...and many other teenager like. Me...love photography
Seems like this video soothes the mind of one who is watching this and makes an urge to become a wildlife photographer. I do cinematography but after seeing your videos day by day its dragging me to start a deed on this line.
Enjoying the nature scenic beauty and capturing its creature is a wonderful job one can and you have presented that in your video in a beautiful manner, thank you sir.
💗 Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Great job. Liked!
Lovely moments in Nature!
Really enjoyed the b-roll footage first in this video, slo-mo shots looked awesome of waking up and getting ready. More please!
Such a fresh, inspiring, beautiful video.
Love the pacing of your videos, thank you for sharing them with us :)
Great video. The bird blind looks nice! Can you show more of it? Inside, outside, etc? Looked like a nice cozy place especially for us taller folk. Cheers!
Hi, thank you for commenting! I will make a note of this and try and include it in a upcoming video, thanks! It is a lovely place to be, and it's such a nice feeling to be so close to the animals without disturbing them.
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i love your videos. it made my day everytime. very authentic wildlifephotographer with a heart.
I normally skip watching ads but I enjoy your videos so much I watch them just to help give back brother!!!
This really opened my eye on how vast of a photography work is! It does include a special variety of skills needed. Pumped me up to work on with my career.
Me compre mi primer cámara en la vida gracias a tus videos, simplemente increíble la vida que llevas y las aventuras que tienes, la música, las tomas, incluso tu inglés satisfacen la necesidad de arte en mis pupilas. Muchas gracias
Another great video Morten.. love your passion & the fact you didn't want to get closer for a better shot or angle so as not to disturb them. Thanks great video 🙏🙏
Nothing better than being part of nature 🙏🙏 great video
Ah, the wonderful aroma of coffee in a blind. Never try and separate a man from his coffee. I take lots of bird pictures and really haven't found 'yard-birds"to be that shy, especially around food. Hummingbirds will almost come to your hand for a treat. Crows, buzzards,turkeys, are a whole other story. And bird pictures from my boat are always a challenge - moving birds and a rocking boat. The magpie shots are wonderful! The local hunters have some deer stands (usually elevated 10-15 feet) that I might use to see what kind of birds I can spot. Thanks for the video and I hope you are making a lot of money from You tube as you truly deserve it.
Hi, sitting in the blind at 5am, coffee is definitely needed 😁. Thanks for your message. I can imagine what a challenge that would be, I hope you must get some amazing images in the end though?
Wonderful photos! Morten, I love your videos!!! Your enthusiasm is so contagious. Thank you for bringing us into your world!!!
Dedication level 100+hatsoff man
Morten,
What a gift in finding your films this evening! My day started with 25 wild turkeys in my yard, a lovely site, and after that I was looking through some old notes and a short trailer I had made for a nature series of my own, as wilderness has always been the great passion of my life since a little boy….and while online tonight looking for photography blinds, I found your beautiful work. This was just exactly what I needed, your feelings for nature, your emotion, your glee in the moment, as well as your love for wildlife photography, all resonated so much with my own feelings, and your experiences in the blind, especially when you heard the wolves, was thrilling and actually made me quite emotional….I almost felt as though I was there!
You’ve captured the perfect mixture of passion, art and story telling (exactly what I had in mind), that can help people to reconnect with nature….our only hope, I feel, in these now very dark and desperate times.
Keep fighting the good fight, you’ve greatly touched my soul!
Cheers,
Greg Douglass (NJ-USA)
This is absolutely beautiful... Thank you.
awesome im also like very much
in wildlife photography .....very nice awesome
Love your photos you teach wildlife photography
Another fantastic instalment, great insight to a day in a hide. Great Images!
Totally awsome!!! More of this please!
Thank you for taking us along , enjoyed your encounter with the birds!
Your videos sure do keep getting better and better! also seems like you have a favorite sweater :)
Haha! I do love that sweater! Thanks so much for your message, really appreciated.
Brilliant. I have purchased a hide and its been in the bag for a year simply because of nowhere to place it! But I get everything you talk about the stealth the anticipation & the joy when it all comes together. Terrific videos very instructive & I like your calm approach.
I haven't commented before on your videos, though I have watched several. I really admire your skill and efforts with wildlife photography. It looks like it would be wonderful to have a permanent blind such as this.
*_None of the job is easy _*
Great work
Bro how do u highlight the letters?
Thank you Morten. Lovely video, as always.
The best vlog video so smooth 😭
Loving these recent uploads. Exceptional quality all around - you have a wonderful talent for making us feel like we're right there with you!
Thanks a lot Justin, 👍 With every video I make I definitely learn new things, and also get new ideas from people, I'm happy you like them!
you are like a sniper. But instead of catching life, you catch memories
Wow some of your shots are breath taking. Amazing work
Dedication at its peak♡
Love the video, it's like watching a Thomas Heaton video, but about wildlife! I'm really looking forward too improving my skills with these great tips :D Thank you and keep up the good work
I have no words to say anything
Appreciate Your Hard work 👏🏻
God bless you
you are a very good man and very good photografer complete your amazing trip of photography
Loved it. Thank you so much Morten
Hi Morten. Many thanks for yet another absolutely wonderful and relaxing video. You really should be on the Television with your own show, promoting nature and photography. Your style as a commentator is every bit as good as our David Attenborough. Your videos are of unbelievably high quality as are your photographs depicting the best of nature.
I am not ashamed to say that I get very excited when I see you have a new video uploaded.....I have to get a coffee and then watch your productions. :-)
Beautiful photos you got there too.
I have just sold my 800mm F5.6 lens and today will be receiving a brand new 500mm F4 prime lens. I love doing hide work too, and what I will miss with reach I shall make up for with a faster aperture and I.S., , a good trade-off I think. And if I can take photos a quarter as good as yours, I will be very happy indeed. :-)
All the best, and keep the videos coming please! :-)
You're inspiring and your photos are beautiful..
love your work sir lovely and great photography
The Real Struggle behind the Wallpapers.. nobody care about the struggle they just download the pic and use it as how they want it.. but me being a photography addicted .. i really appreciate your work your real struggle for just some random photos .. Man Hat's off Man .. 👏👏👏💯💯💯
Since I watch all of your videos, I have noticed that you have two passions. One is for photography and the other one for coffee. But not necessarely in that order:)
The best part of the video is from 0:55 to 1:21. Love from India.
Hi , my name is Amr Mohamed from Egypt . I just want to thank u very much Mr / Morten for making me so glad and showing us the beautiful side of the world by ur eyes , I love photographing sooooo much and u made me love it more and insist on being a professional photographer one day . ( I am starting taking photos these days with my phone till I get a DSLR Camera , so remember my name 😁 )
At the end I hope u r so great and in a good condition Mr / Morten and I am waiting for ur next video .
Bye 😍😍😍😍📷💪
Nice video, keep them coming, love your presentation.
CRIKEY... you drink strong coffee. great video as always Morten.
You are getting better and better film maker
But you shouldn't disappoint us with Friday
Thanks for your comment, and sorry about last Friday. With photography as my full time job, and being out working on different projects, I sometimes find it quite difficult to have the time to make the videos! I will try and make Photographer's Friday as often as possible. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video again! Good to see your puppy. Very cute!
Amazing video Morten. Your passion is so genuine and motivational!
Thank you for sharing this film (and others) really inspirational, I like your occasional mistakes (sitting on the plastic etc) great fun
Hello Morten,
Since you made a class video for us again,
Am always surprised with what enthusiasm you get at a thing.
Personally, I take my hat off to you and your work.
Thank you so much for writing me such a nice compliment:)
In England, Scotland and Wales the crows are mainly black, but there are hooded in Ireland. I know when on the wing the crows are really aggressive towards buzzards and I’ve never seen them on the ground with one. The creature that turns into a butterfly is a caterpillar in English. Your passion and commitment for your subject is a wonderful thing to see, and I could never stop learning off your fieldcraft. Another amazing video and think you for the intimate view of you at home.
These videos are really fun to watch! It's very interesting to see how you do wildlife photography. Most entertaining for me to see is what you think about in your composition of the photos, how you behave near the animals to not disturb but also to get the results you speak of.
The documentary/vlog format of this channel is just great! would really love to see more of your trips and small hikes. Thank you for putting the time in this and making videos about it! :D
Another great video i prefer these to commercial tv
Woow, what u do is rly close to earth and nature! Smoke indica sativa hybrid and put some music, it will make your photo shooting look like a dream
That was fun. Thankyou for bringing us along on your adventure.
I really admire your work. Be it a photography, videography and also video editing. You personified the perfection in your video. I really loved the part where you put the totally suitable music while showing the captured pictures.
Keep up the good work and best of luck.
Really fantastic backgriund ! Thanks for sharing1
Great video. Very recognizable. I looked at it with a smile 😀
Morten you are the best and my favourite wildlife photographer
Desperately waiting for tommorow's photographer's friday.
Hope!This time in photographer's friday we will get to know about your lenses and learn more about how to use them
So nice to hear this! I'm really really sorry to disappoint you, but I won't be able to upload a video every Friday. I will try and upload as often as I can, but with Spring coming, and different work appointments, it's sometimes quite difficult to get the videos done on a regular basis. I will put the lenses on my list of videos though, thank you so much for suggesting this. 😃
日本人で英語は喋れませんが、素晴らしい環境で撮影出来るんですね羨ましい
I think your videos are just the best I have watched to date on nature/bird photography , your love of the subject and enthusiasm comes over so well, its a delight to watch, ( am so envious of your set up with your hide etc.as I photograph birds/wildlife myself and am the same height as yourself,) cant wait for the next one, have of course subscribed.
Thanks a lot for sharing your journey with us again ;). A lovely video and some lovely pics
Really enjoy watching your video I love photography don't have those high tech cameras like yours but I love walking in our woodland taking Picts of anything that interest me and some. All the best keep the video coming, one love from Jamaica 🇯🇲🌴
Thanks again, Morton, for a fantastic video. I appreciate how you emphasize being laid back and quiet and letting things happen......or not. You can’t rush nature. Beautiful property too. A friend and I are setting up a hide/blind at a co-workers property to watch and photograph a den of red foxes who should be revealing their kits soon. I am feeling the enthusiasm that you express.
That sounds so awesome! I am also on the lookout for fox and badger dens, many hours of sitting and waiting! Let us know how you get on? It's very exciting!
I’m whispering too :) thank you sharing the wonderful experience !!
Hi Morten, I always save your videos so i can watch them at lunch at the office, but then i get so restless i just want to scream, put my hands up in the air and run out of the building screaming like a lunatic!!! Why you ask? Because i wish i was doing what you are doing, being outside in the quite with nature, instead i am tormented by all the nonsense people in the other cubes talk about!!! Aaaargh!!! I really enjoy your videos Morten! Thank you!!
Haha, this is awesome! I'm happy I can give you something to escape to, even if it is just over your lunch break! Thank you so much for your comment, it makes me feel really great that the videos I am making are appreciated and enjoyed 😊
Morten ur my favorite ... MY FAVORITE. 😆