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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024
  • What does it take to capture the perfect shot in the wild? For Belgian photographer Michel d’Oultremont, patience is key. Poised and ready, he often waits for days to see any action. When the animal finally emerges in his viewfinder, the intense rush of emotion in that micro-instant of life makes the process worth it.
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    In this short film from the Contra Agency, take an intimate journey with wildlife photographer Michel d’Oultremont as he searches for the recently introduced wild bison of Romania.
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Комментарии • 457

  • @ZhayynnJamesPhotography
    @ZhayynnJamesPhotography 7 лет назад +536

    I love the fact that the film was shot in a style that matched the photography. It really helped to create a seamless feel. The way the subject never overpowered the scene, but was always to be discovered either by position or the low light. Very clever and film making and almost a tribute to the style of Michel's photography. Wonderful!

    • @ZhayynnJamesPhotography
      @ZhayynnJamesPhotography 2 года назад

      @@shivrajrane4372 no that is a European bison. Even if it was a gaur, why call it cheating??

  • @noahalexander3607
    @noahalexander3607 7 лет назад +239

    The cinematography is some of the best I have ever seen. This is an amazing short!

    • @honzazak1493
      @honzazak1493 6 лет назад

      absolutely incredible!!

    • @krishary8775
      @krishary8775 4 года назад +2

      yeah it is but its also fake, you can see that the video (not the photo) closeups are take in enclosure. They eyes of the animals reflect buildings :( check 9:14

    • @oscarwojcik6593
      @oscarwojcik6593 4 года назад

      @@krishary8775 I don’t see it

    • @Viewfinder.Stories
      @Viewfinder.Stories 4 года назад

      @@krishary8775 i think you are right even at 0:19 it looks like a fence reflection to me

    • @krishary8775
      @krishary8775 4 года назад

      @@Viewfinder.Stories ough yeah that's much clear than my example. I don't want to downplay this video it's just not what it seems. Good catch

  • @charliecrome207
    @charliecrome207 7 лет назад +462

    even the shots of him taking the photos are far beyond anything i could ever take. i hope i can be like him some day.

    • @VirtualTurtleGames
      @VirtualTurtleGames 7 лет назад +5

      Charlie Crome of course that is an whole other profession ;) You really shouldn't compare the two.

    • @kevinjudedeloria5648
      @kevinjudedeloria5648 7 лет назад +17

      you go out there with your camera, miserable in the elements, patiently waiting - that's joy in itself; shot or no shot. Cameras are merely instruments to tell others of the story. Besides; sometimes you'll miss the opportunity to capture the moment doesn't mean you didn't live in it.

    • @mefnow
      @mefnow 7 лет назад +9

      get ready to invest 30.000 hours on photography

    • @adventurouseater
      @adventurouseater 6 лет назад +1

      Charlie Crome lol me too!

    • @MeMe-fg5sr
      @MeMe-fg5sr 2 года назад

      If you hope to be like him, then when is the last time you sat outside for weeks, or even hours in freezing temperatures, in the middle of nowhere, and starting before sunrise?

  • @spiercephotography
    @spiercephotography Год назад +8

    I love love love how the cameraperson matched their style to the photographers style! I loved all the photos he showed, but especially one with the squirrel ears.

  • @lourdanpatrickcarrullo5087
    @lourdanpatrickcarrullo5087 7 лет назад +68

    Those 42 people who disliked this amazing video probably never had the chance to go out and experience this. This is the MOST heartfelt video ever.

    • @waseem596
      @waseem596 2 года назад +3

      they even do not have any ability to understand the concept of wildlife photography and no conscience

  • @dfd7122
    @dfd7122 2 года назад +4

    I'm a Belgian photographer and this is absolutely one of my favourite short films of all time, breathtaking & inspiring.

  • @b.lew_photography571
    @b.lew_photography571 4 года назад +7

    I come back to this video every year before I start my winter photography season. It always gives me that emotional inspiration to take my photos to the next level.

  • @vanessafabres
    @vanessafabres 5 лет назад +15

    This actually brought me into tears. Such a powerful message. What a talented, lucky guy for experiencing all this.

    • @222tg_
      @222tg_ 4 года назад +1

      Relatable. When he finally finds the bison 👏🏼

  • @josephyoung1418
    @josephyoung1418 7 лет назад +340

    Photographers are highly underrated in contrast to artists. Capturing wildlife and the world as it is should be more appreciated, instead of traditional forms of art which demonstrates more of the artist's view od the world

    • @jeremyude
      @jeremyude 7 лет назад +32

      In my opinion artists are generally underrated in our society.
      There are such incredible talents out there, but they never really show their abilities, because they're trapped in their monotone everyday life...

    • @ryanm4319
      @ryanm4319 7 лет назад +2

      Joseph Young ..the age old debate between artists haha..who's better than who? And here I just thought we were all appreciative enough to see the beauty in all forms of art..silly me.

    • @Littletony525
      @Littletony525 7 лет назад

      stfu

    • @Davidblaine18
      @Davidblaine18 7 лет назад

      Chalmskinn Productions idiot

    • @josephyoung1418
      @josephyoung1418 7 лет назад +4

      I wasn''t saying wildlife photographers are far more important than artists. Far from it. I just noted wildlife photographers considering the risks they take in being close to untamed animals should be appreciated more like traditional artists.

  • @user-io8sm4ym6y
    @user-io8sm4ym6y 7 лет назад +56

    Much the same feelings when photographing Moose near my home. The rush after days spent tracking and waiting at a pond for the quarry to get thirsty. Silent and still as to not disturb anything around you, a quite meditation that doesn't require you to even have your eyes open. It really is the most complete peace and tranquility I've ever experienced. But when that animal who could easily kill you steps into your view, you have this surge of adrenaline that makes it difficult not to shake, overwhelming and powerful. And as it fades you are left with a sense of completion that no modern luxury has ever provided. It is ..Nature

    • @sms7048
      @sms7048 7 лет назад +1

      Beautiful write. Your bravery to capture the deadly motivates me!

  • @saisathya6274
    @saisathya6274 5 лет назад +1

    Simply no words, nature, the bison & a camera in hand, there is no better way to express that moment of happiness, this small piece of video is such an inspiration to me !!!

  • @Firstmanphotography
    @Firstmanphotography 7 лет назад +82

    What a beautifully shot story. A great video that really shows what level of commitment is required to capture good wildlife photographs. The images captured were excellent. I loved every second. Thanks.

  • @ÆßV
    @ÆßV 4 года назад +1

    No crappy effects, transitions, filters, pure art this is !

  • @mimido1992
    @mimido1992 7 лет назад +141

    Thank you so much @NationalGeographic !

    • @gwendalcottin5124
      @gwendalcottin5124 7 лет назад +2

      vraiment....Bravo

    • @robert.dug2
      @robert.dug2 7 лет назад +1

      Michel What lens did you use?

    • @charlesdimiaux6415
      @charlesdimiaux6415 6 лет назад

      Magnifique!! Continue a poursuivre ta passion

    • @Omarbistami
      @Omarbistami 6 лет назад

      Bonne continuation, on envie ce que tu vois et ce que tu vis.. nous derrières nos bureaux loin de mère nature...

    • @voxx7248
      @voxx7248 5 лет назад

      Hi

  • @phoebegracen6925
    @phoebegracen6925 4 года назад +3

    Holding the "why" all throughout your journey despite of hardships is such a great commitment! This is a great example for us aspiring photographers, thank you so much for showing this to the world!😍

  • @morpheusfreeman5209
    @morpheusfreeman5209 7 лет назад +36

    Gave me shivers, the message is perfectly transmitted. Excellent travail! Bises de Suisse!

  • @RavindraJoisa_Official
    @RavindraJoisa_Official 6 лет назад +27

    When I watched this video, I remembered the days when I got altitude sickness in the Himalayas during my Himalayan trek to Kanamo Peak (19600 feet). I had to stay back at Kanamo Basecamp (16500-17000 feet) and was all alone, but lucky to see some of the wild animals that had come in search of water. We had camped next to the stream and all animals had to come there for water. And was lucky enough to get some award winning shots. Will make a video of that soon and share my story.

  • @SpaceTimeBeing_
    @SpaceTimeBeing_ 7 лет назад +117

    This is fantastic photography! Great quality

  • @CardNumber9
    @CardNumber9 7 лет назад +11

    This short documentary touched me way more than I anticipated. Of course, the pictures are stunning.but the underlying message is about life itself. Je te souhaite beaucoup de succès, Michel, à toi et tous ceux qui ont réalisé ce beau document. Hans, Gent, Belgium.

  • @AbhishekDey90
    @AbhishekDey90 7 лет назад

    I haven't seen such emotions in a wildlife video.. wow....and those minimalist wildlife shots... speechless...

  • @rosy7892
    @rosy7892 3 года назад +3

    This documentary itself is far better at photography and videography than the movies that are being released these days. They are making millions of dollars but this isn't.I am amazed by the fact how every frame and every scene of this documentary is a picture itself. 🖤

  • @Error-lc8nj
    @Error-lc8nj 7 лет назад

    Patience is a wildlife photographer's greatest asset

  • @jitendra-ke5lb
    @jitendra-ke5lb 6 лет назад +7

    Cinematography unmatchable .

  • @b.lew_photography571
    @b.lew_photography571 5 лет назад +1

    It's November and my photography season is starting. I watch this video every year and it never fails to make me tear up and more motivated to keep improving and building up my skills in hopes that some day when I'm gone, I'll have captured moments in life that people can remember me by and the passion I had for wildlife and nature photography.

  • @narendiranchembu5893
    @narendiranchembu5893 7 лет назад +5

    The sheer brilliance of photos! Especially 2:25 and 2:40. Makes me envy the photographer.

  • @brianaallbright3525
    @brianaallbright3525 7 лет назад +39

    I've always wanted to be a biologist, specifically an ethologist, studying how animals behave. Watching this makes me want to experience it myself, being in the wild documenting nature. I could do both! Spend long periods of time outside, by myself, studying animals and taking breathtaking footage. I'm so excited ❤️

  • @kevinstarks5151
    @kevinstarks5151 7 лет назад +1

    Brought me to tears seeing the images and seeing the story. Thanks Nat Geo for the photography!

  • @gokulchandran5586
    @gokulchandran5586 6 лет назад +1

    Love...passion...patience...perseverance......its all there....

  • @suzieq1704
    @suzieq1704 5 лет назад

    Michel d'Outremont, you took my breath away. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @Peryferie
    @Peryferie 4 года назад +1

    Stunning use of the negative space, both in his photos, and in the video itself. Loved the mirroring of his photography style in the cinematography. well done!

  • @johnd746
    @johnd746 6 лет назад +1

    Besides the great pictures of wildlife to admire, I admire their patience. Wish I had more of it.

  • @DBZero123
    @DBZero123 5 лет назад

    Michael's explanation around the 3-minute mark is exactly why I love nature and wildlife photography. C'est cool, indeed!

  • @alwayjohnrallos7359
    @alwayjohnrallos7359 6 лет назад +6

    Wow, I cried, how beautiful what God has created

    • @beanmariocow8601
      @beanmariocow8601 6 лет назад

      I know. This is such a dream job, i would never be able to do it, but hey i can dream :)

  • @sajasahmed4097
    @sajasahmed4097 6 лет назад +2

    This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while! Amazing direction and cinematography! Truly inspiring!

  • @YasinHasan
    @YasinHasan 5 лет назад

    this made me so emotional for some reason, i hope these guys r highly paid, they do a wonderful job

  • @qaisrani334
    @qaisrani334 6 лет назад

    One of the best short documentaries by National Gegraphic.

  • @ZpunamaFB
    @ZpunamaFB 4 года назад

    such an emotional video. love it so much when he stated that "Patience is the most important thing".

  • @KoteGreen
    @KoteGreen 6 лет назад +4

    Absolutely amazing. Thats the dream job right there, documenting that guy taking those photos.

    • @beanmariocow8601
      @beanmariocow8601 6 лет назад

      Really is a dream job. I don’t think i would be able to do it

  • @HarrisonBroadbent
    @HarrisonBroadbent 5 лет назад +1

    ive watched this video 5-6 times and im still blown away. absolutely incredible, and I hope one day I get anywhere near this level of photography

  • @Nimo-hd3zi
    @Nimo-hd3zi 6 лет назад +15

    2:41 That's art...

  • @MirzaYawarBaig
    @MirzaYawarBaig 5 лет назад

    Utterly fabulous! I have no words to describe my experience watching this film. Kudos to Michel d'Oultremont and to the person who made this film.

  • @qiganqifan
    @qiganqifan 3 года назад

    I love the compositions that the animals is in beautiful environment and light. It shows not only the beauty of the animals, but also our planet. Gorgeous vlog and photos, thank you so much!

  • @WingRiderRishabh
    @WingRiderRishabh 4 года назад

    that narration was so relatable.
    well done mates

  • @divinerdetective44
    @divinerdetective44 7 лет назад

    Love this photagrapher's personal style. FABULOUS film!

  • @paharitopi2185
    @paharitopi2185 4 года назад +1

    whenever i see ur more beautiful contents it makes me alive. i m really appreciating. bcoz of you i got more n more faith on my camera and on my vission to see these kind miracles. love to nat geo team and love legendary wildelife photographers ❤️

  • @codycouture1
    @codycouture1 7 лет назад

    The photography is amazing and Michel is able to put into words exactly why I love being a nature photographer. Wonderful video!

  • @sonniesays
    @sonniesays 7 лет назад

    Never knew a tear would aproached my eye watching this... This is beauitiful!

  • @prasannas_approach
    @prasannas_approach 5 лет назад

    Each and every frame in this film looked like a photograph itself....... Loved it so much........ great composition

  • @aubreyjaynepadilla2192
    @aubreyjaynepadilla2192 4 года назад

    This is so surreal, I'm crying after 10 minutes.

  • @Tejesh_T
    @Tejesh_T 4 года назад

    I can feel the video. This video is an emotion.

  • @kasturiranganp
    @kasturiranganp 3 года назад

    An outstanding film. Its so inspiring. Photographer like Michel d'Oultremont really inspire and motivate. So much to learn.

  • @wgsmcw2012
    @wgsmcw2012 7 лет назад

    Watched this before, and second time I am still amazed! Hope I can keep my passion in photography like this artist!
    It is hard when you have 100s of photos, and have sold nothing. Makes me want to quit photography, sadly.

  • @tomassoejakto
    @tomassoejakto 6 лет назад +2

    I can't place that face with that voice. I just can't. LOL. This is an amazing video with an amazing story about nature and patience. Thank you!

  • @thebigoaktree8401
    @thebigoaktree8401 7 лет назад

    Breath taking. Such a beautiful thing to awake to. Thank you.

  • @martindenis8442
    @martindenis8442 6 лет назад

    this is one of my favourite nat geo short films. its simply amazing, and as a romanian, I feel amazed that he came here to shoot incredible photos :D

  • @genghisrunsamok5392
    @genghisrunsamok5392 5 лет назад

    Seeing the wildlife in part with their habitat. Very beautiful and moving!

  • @veloztr
    @veloztr 4 года назад

    Just incredible!!! Completely and sincerely breathtaking. Makes you realize the beauty of life and what we're missing. Thank you for this awesome video.

  • @teocrawford
    @teocrawford 6 лет назад +3

    this documentary is so beautiful, love it! :O Oh and that photo of the bison is incredible😱

  • @ravikiran1738
    @ravikiran1738 6 лет назад +4

    You made My eyes water.....that’s soo intense ❤️

  • @engtienpreneur713
    @engtienpreneur713 19 дней назад

    i watched this many years ago... still misses this video

  • @sharephotowild
    @sharephotowild 2 года назад

    Both the photos and the story are beautiful.

  • @karolglogowski2053
    @karolglogowski2053 6 лет назад +10

    This video its absolutely perfect for me. I was looking for that kind of filmmaking where editing is with normal colors, calm and relax editing. Nowadays a lot of video have so much cut's, special effects. It's just perfect for me. Maybe someone of you know some good filmmaker or editor with tutorials in that kind of style on yt ?

    • @jiayilim1986
      @jiayilim1986 6 лет назад

      Right? I love photography and cinematography that are candid and organic without any artificial distortion.

    • @danielyanezgarrido
      @danielyanezgarrido 4 года назад +1

      If you think this are normal colors you are crazy, these definitely has some PRO LEVEL color grading.

  • @ToY_SLD
    @ToY_SLD 4 года назад

    C’est vraiment le meilleur documentaire animalier français de l’histoire 👍📸

  • @evelinasuperflower
    @evelinasuperflower Год назад

    SO INCREDIBLE!!!! Thank you so much for this content!!!! That’s what I exactly was looking for, very inspiring
    I’m really in tears🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @talia2229
    @talia2229 6 лет назад

    C'est beau. Vous avez tant de patience pour attendre les animaux. Dieu vous bénisse Michel!

  • @Patrick-r1h
    @Patrick-r1h Год назад

    Beautiful video, deeply moving. The commitment and talent of a great photographer.

  • @TheOnlyDJChillWill
    @TheOnlyDJChillWill 6 лет назад +1

    Beautifully captured. As a photographer who also captures wildlife images, I resonate with quite a lot of what he said. Well filmed too!

  • @Macmu
    @Macmu 6 лет назад +3

    Aewsome shots! Its a pleasure to the eyes to See that 👍🏼

  • @mangopickle180
    @mangopickle180 4 года назад

    Cinematography took me to another world

  • @MikeyJMJ
    @MikeyJMJ 7 лет назад

    The bison pictures are some of the best wildlife photographs I've ever seen.

  • @timnightingale4325
    @timnightingale4325 3 года назад

    Great little film Passion for nature really comes through. Top job.

  • @colombianflag717
    @colombianflag717 7 лет назад

    national geographic best channel ever

  • @scamerino
    @scamerino 6 лет назад +1

    this is very touching, beautiful shot. thank you

  • @DKShoots.
    @DKShoots. 7 лет назад +1

    Just outstanding. loved the whole video the cinematography the photography the Music really immersed me into the film. You guys absolutely killed it be proud of yourselves with this short!
    I watched it through a second time. At 1:12sec seconds I absolutely love what the cinematographer did it was such a subtle thing. Gently blowing in front of the lens to create a soft fog in the woods. Something I didn't notice the first time through. It added so much to that seen!

  • @themonk51
    @themonk51 6 лет назад +1

    Truly beautiful and inspiring.

  • @dimitriskyriakopoulos767
    @dimitriskyriakopoulos767 7 лет назад

    what a prodaction guys! BRAVO!

  • @coffeecoffee6980
    @coffeecoffee6980 7 лет назад

    Heart Touchin Inspiration. Indeed Patience is virtue.☘️

  • @janenuse1051
    @janenuse1051 2 года назад

    Just beautiful and profound.

  • @bapdan6618
    @bapdan6618 7 лет назад

    Now that is motivational, stunning photography, amazingly well put together story.

  • @shivakumarsagar8322
    @shivakumarsagar8322 5 лет назад

    Would also like to appreciate the offscreen cameraman who shot this onscreen cameraman. More KUDOS if both are same.

  • @davidspernau2132
    @davidspernau2132 7 лет назад

    great artist and beautiful pictures. he has so much passion for his job and for the beautiful nature.

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo 5 лет назад

    👀😮😱🤯 To everyone involved in creating this video AND the photographer.....WOW!

  • @TheHorsemenRed
    @TheHorsemenRed 6 лет назад +2

    This was such an excellent video, as an amateur myself, this was very inspirational. Thank you

  • @WalterMatherPhoto
    @WalterMatherPhoto 2 года назад

    Really great piece. I Love the images and the cinematography. Beautiful!

  • @jeesangkim
    @jeesangkim 6 лет назад

    Fastest 11 minutes of my life. So much respect.

  • @aleksandarbastajic2782
    @aleksandarbastajic2782 6 лет назад +1

    Such a beautiful movie!!!

  • @MarkVerbossche
    @MarkVerbossche 7 лет назад +1

    Inspirational and beautiful photographs. I hope the Bison population does well in Romania.

  • @stephanepoirier7480
    @stephanepoirier7480 6 лет назад +2

    Bravo Michel!

  • @watchmegoboom23
    @watchmegoboom23 7 лет назад

    I appreciate the way they shoot this video

  • @cliftonwhittaker260
    @cliftonwhittaker260 2 года назад

    Beautifully done! And the end product was well worth the wait... from my perspective here in a nice warm photo processing room. I'm clicking like and subscribing.

  • @MattGouldphotography
    @MattGouldphotography 6 лет назад +2

    Such an awesome and inspirational video!

  • @theonlypinky
    @theonlypinky 5 лет назад

    Fantastic story, fantastic photos! I thoroughly enjoyed it!

  • @TheMarcao93
    @TheMarcao93 7 лет назад

    Superbes images pleines d'une philosophie de vie que j'admire et tellement vraie. MERCI

  • @PazPanda
    @PazPanda 7 лет назад

    I love the shots starting for 2:12! they are pure magic

  • @facethanatos
    @facethanatos 7 лет назад +2

    Amazing photos but it's a tough living. Love his patience

  • @rorofishing5838
    @rorofishing5838 4 года назад

    Superbe reportage ! Un photographe talentueux, avec une belle mentalité , bravo !

  • @peterkoszta8404
    @peterkoszta8404 10 месяцев назад

    this video only makes me stronger in what I do. wildlife photography. thank you.😉😉

  • @PatriotSteve
    @PatriotSteve Год назад

    Excellent film. Done uniquely,,, which isn’t easy to do.

  • @juanyramirez1776
    @juanyramirez1776 4 года назад

    Beautiful. So inspiring

  • @randyschwager84
    @randyschwager84 2 года назад

    Absolutely AWESOME!