Winter Photography - Birds and Foxes
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2021
- 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.com/Arctic/produc...
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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Gone by Galvin Luke
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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.
A lot of us had the same experience. We all appreciate you Morten :)
@@GangnamStyle284 Yes !
With me it was completely the same way :-)
Yup. Morten´s dedication to his craft is inspiring
Same boat. lol.
Interesting how the birds stay around while the fox walks around. They are good friends it seems..
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.
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!
Just read that comment and thought that it would be awesome to have a Morten Hilmer video narrated by David Attenborough...
@@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 😂👍🏻
@@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..
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 👍🏼👍🏼
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.
The light...The contrast of warm tones and freezing land. Wonderful.
Thank you Morten again! You are a big reason why I do what I do!
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.
Incredible that the fox didn’t try to catch a duck or goose! Beautiful location and gorgeous photos and videos.
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.
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!
Incredible moments with the fox and birds/tree. Stunning and mesmerizing.
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
Absolutely love you're videos Morten. Everytime I'm watching I can't wait to go out again to take photos!
I’ve sorely missed these sorts of videos. Another great on location video, always a joy to watch. 😎👊
It's not about taking the pictures. It's about enjoying the moment also. That is what I learned from your videos. Thanks
What a beautiful life you live. You have a passion, a friend and a planet you inspire.
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!
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 !
Your videos are so calming and have inspired me to take up wildlife photography. You're a true inspiration. Thank you Morten.
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!
I love how you tell the story!
This! This is art! Art by a true artist who loves his craft. He is the reason I got into photography. Amazing!
Really beautiful images in this footage Morten !
I have love to see that fox on the ice between the birds
You're an amazing photographer Morten
Thank you for inspiring 🙏🏼
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.
Morten, This was wonderful and informative! I quite enjoyed watching! Thanks so much!
Such a beautiful place. Also amazing shots of that fox and the other wildlife.
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 👍
Wow Morten, absolutely stunning pictures!
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.
Stunning shots, love the one of the fox in the snow smiling at the camera ! Great work 😎👍
Hey Morten! I absolutely love your content! It's incredibly beautiful and calming. Words can't describe how much I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up your amazing work!
I have been enjoying your videos for a few months now and I have to say that your content is awesome. Thank you for all your work and effort put on making these documentaries, they are just amazig.
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.
Thanks for sharing the sound of the wildlife in N Denmark!
Thanks for the story telling!
Thanks for the footage & pictures!
Gorgeous photos! Also I really appreciate you sharing your tips and experience at the end of these videos, truly invaluable information :)
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.
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 UA-cam channel!!
Another well produced video again Morten lots of atmospheric footage to go with the story line, nice to share it with your friend too.👍
Absolutely stunning images!!
HI Morten, During these covid and lockdown times your videos are a wonderful respite. Thank you for sharing!
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!!
Ohhhh what a beautiful images and scenes and thanks to you as you tell us about nature.
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 UA-cam 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"...
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. 👍🏻
Great video, very peaceful as always!
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.
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.
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 .
Hi Morten. Thank you for a lovely start to my day with this amazing and incredible video. You really know how to put emotion and excitement into your videos. The new format you have been using really works well and I love it. We are in yet another lock down in the UK until at least March, so unable to go to the places I usually go to for photography. This video was a real pick me up, and has really filled me with excitement to get back out there and photograph as soon as possible. All the very best!!
Breathtaking footage and pictures 🤩
A REALLY gripping video. Thanks, Morten
Great work Morten!
Well made episode. Loved watching it. With a warm cup of coffee of course.
Favorite channel on UA-cam. Thanks Mortin!
Pure beauty ... thanks !!!
Well worth the wait, fantastic film loved it.
This is epic stuff Morten. Just watching this makes me want to get out there and shoot more vids of wildlife.
Incredible as always
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.
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
As always great tips, beautiful photos and videos. Nature in Denmark looks amazing. The way you showing it, is perfect! Greetings and waiting for next videos :D
You have such a special way of storytelling. Really enjoyed the video. Loved your Ellesmere series so much! Kind regards from Germany. Jana :)
Brilliant video yet again
fantastic morten!
Always inspiring, thank you!
Fantastic. Really enjoyed watching this video, thanks so much. Great tips for cold weather dressing as well!
Thanks so much for the stuff at the end, Morten! So practical and useful.
You always have such good videos but this may be your most useful for me yet. Greatly appreciate the child weather tips.
Hi Morten! Like always, what a wonderful video! I really loved the photos you took at this location, especially the ones of the fox. I also really appreciate the time you take to give us such practical tips. They are extremely helpful. Looking forwards to seeing the pictures on instagram!
Lovely video, Morten... thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome content sir! Love it....you are an inspiration
Love the video as always, you Inspired me to do my own vlogging when I am out doing wildlife photography, actually gonna go edit it right after sending this comment ;)! - Love the videos and your photos, I nearly can't wait to the next one!
Morton video on my birthday, perfect way to end the day 🙂
amazing photography, Morten
Great video Morten
Your videos always inspire! Another great one!
Amazing as always!
Great stuff as always! Those are all great tips that I've used in the past myself. Cheers!
Finally! I have waited new video from you so long!:)
Many thanks for another inspiring informative video, much appreciated. Good advice for those of us in cold winter climates, to me being warm is the number one priority followed by food and hydration. Though one thing, I probably would have left my camera gear on the shore while I evaluated the strength of the ice sheet.
Mr. Hilmer....you are amazing. You are my role model and i havent missed any one video of yours. They are so informative, and the way you present to your viewers, is just wow. May be if i am lucky, I would have the honour of meeting you in person. And one more thing, Denmark is such a beautiful country. Namaskar from India!!!
Looks just like our local county park. Thanks for the tips. Time to put them into practice.
Beautiful! We were just outside trying to get some good photos of seals in the glacier lagoon. Takes time to get a good shot!
Those birds have nerves of steel! Very nice shots and youtubevideo. Well done!
Love your work and pictures. Big fan from México
The effort u take behind every shots hats off man...💖💖
Very breathtaking video and also the photos are so phenomenal. Just beautiful 👍
happy to see you again🔥😊🔥👏👏😀😀, with a new video,💐💐💐
another great video Morten, would love to see those bearutiful foxes!
Very enjoyable video. Glad you got such nice images. Here in Hawaii, I struggle to stay cool while you try to keep warm.
Amazing moments and photo's!
It is always so beautiful & awesome to watch your videos!!
Wow Morten! Incredible video! As always...:)
As always , great Video and fantastic tips 👍
Beautiful video! Thanks for the tips, especially that one to stay longer to shoot.
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 👍