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.
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- Camera: Canon EOS R5 (thanks to Foto.no: www.foto.no/ca...)
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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/...)
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[@tma3str]

Fantastisk Tobias.
Du er rå og pågangsmot skal lønnes med resultater. Herlig video 😍🙌

[@TobiasGjerde]

Hjertelig takk Bjørn Erik! Trivelig å høre!

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

hi Tobias
I have seen quite a few videos of musk oxen in Dovrejell, but I have never seen such beautiful and impressive images as you are showing now, very impressive. your determination will be rewarded.👍👏❤️

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@stianstokka9584]

Fantastisk film. Du har virkelig fått frem filmet Dovre og moskusen i flott vinter vær 👌😊

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen takk Stian! 🙏

[@michelbigras]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! 🤞

[@ronnyolsson2802]

Superb video och otroligt fina bilder ! Ronny

[@MySamarIslandAdventures]

thank you for sharing your photography adventure. I always enjoy watching your videos. your fan from the Philippines

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@irisotte83]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@bhanudevgan5]

What a beautiful video! Truly amazing ...
I look forward to the next episode.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@jonvause9883]

Incredible great video. From Western Australia I can't imagine those conditions.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that! I will not be making any such video in the first place, but for such gear related videos, I recommend checking out Morten Hilmer.

[@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.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot! 🙏

[@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! :)

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! I’m happy to hear you want to go back. It’s a fantastic wilderness to explore

[@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.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!

[@BenjaminHillA]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@michalrichter3585]

Top class, I plan to go there this winter, although don't have the gear to spend nights outside. Which is a shame.

[@dagrottereng_photography]

Fantastisk bra jobba, Tobias! Du har fått frem stemningen fjellet byr på når vinden drar seg til, og skildrer det tøffe livet der oppe på en forbilledlig måte. Jeg vet veldig godt hvor mye jobb det er med sånn filming, og ikke minst etterbehandling og redigering. Du har gjort det mesterlig! Vi er glade for at du har blitt med i foreninga vår nå, Norske Naturfotografaer. Takk, og lykke til videre!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen takk for varmende ord, Dag! Setter stor pris på det!

[@avielbenya5634]

harsh conditions and yet you sticked for your goal. great footage. interesting to watch. congrats 👏🏼

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@abhilashd220]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@Wellsbrian7]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@rinohals]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen takk skal du ha!

[@bellasvistas3463]

Absolutely wonderful shots of the Musk Oxen! Best I have ever seen.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@lumafoto]

Great Job. Congratulations

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@GJ_Brown]

Thank you for this video 🙂

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you for your support!

[@anthonytrondsen3164]

Du er helt rå!👏For en opplevelse det må ha vært og for noen fantastiske bilder!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Tusen hjertelig takk! Det var absolutt noen heftige opplevelser!

[@jeroenschoondergang5923]

Beautiful video again Tobias!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@Rudy60426]

great video Tobias

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much!

[@cajdajana]

Wow beautiful ❤

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@six66red14]

Merci pour le rêve, un Grand moment avec Beaucoup d'émotions en regardant tes photos.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@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.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@mrdmahesh]

Awesome photos. 5 day solo in such a harsh weather is commendable! 👌

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@Luontokuvaaja.Kalle.Larsson]

The dizzying video and pictures were epic.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much!

[@karljensen7640]

Dette var utrolig bra Tobias! Stå på, du leverer alltid.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Hjertelig takk! 🙏

[@ervinslens]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@ivan_dobromyslov]

An amazing atmospheric video movie! Thanks! I am glad to see you and admire the beautiful pictures! I dream of seeing musk oxen!😍

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@Photo_doctor]

I have a feeling you're gonna become the most famous wild life photographer in the world.
We notice your passion, enthusiasm and dedication in your solo videos.
Good luck my guy! ❤

[@TobiasGjerde]

Haha that’s ambitious, but thank you very much for your support and your belief! That means a lot!

[@aracnoloco]

Very nice. We have been to Dovrefjell in summer 2023 but did not see any musk oxen. Well, we did not push it hard 😉 How do you find your camp in the stormy winter weather?

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks! It’s a great location for all the seasons, but autumn and winter are extra special. I always bring my GPS, and mark any necessary locations, such as my camp site, my pulk or my planned route

[@aracnoloco]

@@TobiasGjerde ok, GPS though. Thanks.

[@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.
Best regards,
Daniel.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much Daniel! 🙏 I hope you also get to experience that one day!

[@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 👏

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much for such a nice comment!

[@RobertoPicozzi]

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

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you very much Roberto!

[@wildlife351]

What is your binoculars?
How much time is getting you to film one video when you don't have a cameraman and are doing it by yourself?

[@TobiasGjerde]

I use the Zeiss conquest HD 10x42 and have used them for 13 years, and am really happy with them! Filming myself does take a lot of extra time and energy, but it’s worth it to be able to share these adventures with you guys

[@wildlife351]

@@TobiasGjerde I really appreciate your hard work to share all these adventures happening behind your photos. Wish you good luck and incredible moments out in nature✌️

[@craigdenfordphotography]

Awesome work Tobias, you're giving Vincent Munier a run for his money!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Haha that’s a generous compliment! Thank you very much!

[@nimuil]

11:25 Hat off to the evolution of the nature.
Great journey, great video, great photos. WOW!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks so much! The musk oxen are truly impressive animals

[@mikelxw4593]

Truly magnificent - you captured the drama and the beauty so well

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@josteinbo03]

Helt rått! Inspirerende å se😎

[@TobiasGjerde]

Hjertelig takk gode mann!

[@Photo_doctor]

10:25 best part of the video!
What an incredible emotional moment.

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you so much!

[@waynearchibald3920]

Wonderful photos and video Tobias!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thanks a lot!

[@jv7070ful]

Amazing !!!!!!!!!

[@TobiasGjerde]

Thank you!