50 DAYS PHOTO EXPEDITION 3:4 - White wolves on Ellesmere Island, Canada
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- EXPEDITION ELLESMERE SERIES
In this episode I have set up my tent to use it as a photo blind and hopefully this will make it possible for me to photograph the Arctic Wolf. This is a patience game between man and wolf!
Video about the equipment for the expedition: • 2 MONTH PHOTOGRAPHY EX...
Video about testing the equipment in Norway: • 4 DAY SOLO WINTER CAMP...
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* It started as a dream:
The idea about going on an expedition to Ellesmere Island was born a late evening where my good friend Anders Bilgram and I were looking at maps, talking about adventures and having a snaps. The next day I wrote him that I was going to Ellesmere Island to photograph the white Arctic wolf and the following day he asked if we should go together, because he had some historical interest in that area. That was basically how it all started. We had a year and a half to plan and prepare the expedition and there was a lot to do. Everything from permissions and researching to physical training, selection and testing of gear and equipment. We would be 5 weeks in the wild without any options for supplies so we could not afford anything to fail out there. Most of our clothes was from Klättermusen simply because I have a lot of great experience with the models I have used on previous trips and expeditions.
We arrived to Grise Fiord late in March and the temperatures were not as bad as we expected. After a week of preparations, we took off and headed north on snowmobiles together with 3 local outfitters. The original plan was to get dropped off on the south point of Axel Heiberg Island and then walk home from there - these plans changed a lot. We quickly discovered that this land seemed almost desolated. I had expected a lot of reindeer, hares, foxes, and muskoxen but after driving for 3 days we had seen nothing. This was not a very good beginning at all.
*The plan changed:
We decided to cover a huge area on snow mobiles rather than a very limited area with skies and pulk. We had to find the muskoxen or the reindeer because this would be where the wolves would also be. We talked to the local hunters who suggested to make a combination of driving, staying in a hunter’s cabin and going on skies so that was what we did.
* Frostbites, frustrations, and polar bears:
The temperatures up here were much colder than in Grise fiord and one night we had minus 42 Celsius. Wrapped in down clothes it was not a huge problem as long as we kept moving. For the camera equipment is was a huge challenge though since it simply stopped working. The face was another problem and we all got a few frost bites - me on my nose. Besides the cold temperatures, we also had to deal with other challenges such as polar bears entering the camp. One evening when we were having dinner in the tent, we suddenly heard something outside - very very close to the tent. I jumped out without my shoes and a young polar bear was trying to drag out supplies away. I quickly scared him away with the flaregun, but we all slept a bit light after that experience.
* Did my dream come true?
If my dream came true or not I cannot tell. I will reveal this in a later video here on my RUclips channel so stay tuned...
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Whenever I head out to photograph wildlife, I just tell my wife "I'm going out to be Morten Hilmer. See you in 7 hours". She knows immediately what's up!
🤣🤣 That is awesome👌
@@MortenHilmer Thanks for all your work Morten. You are a true inspiration. I anticipate every new video. All the best in the future!
Lol I do the same!
This expedition looks amazing. Must be so nice to spend so much time in a place so desolate and remote. But I guess also tough to go days without seeing any wildlife .It look so barren and "dead" there - it is amazing to think that big predators like the wolf manage to survive in such a place! Well done with the video as well!
Brilliant again Morten I only have admiration for your patience and perseverance sitting all night while the wolf slept then when the wolf was coming toward you my heart was racing with excitement and I was trying to keep as still and as quiet as I could for you why I don't know I was sitting watching in front of my large screen tv ,with my 2 dogs beside me, your love of nature is infectious I cannot wait for the next episode.
Love the classical music combined with the beautiful scenery in your footage! ♥
You left us hanging after Part 2, but the wait was worth it! Congratulations on seeing and photographing the white wolf against the drama of its expansive home... looking forward to seeing what you saw during your 5 day excursion north.
I'm so glad you like it Bruce. So kind of you to write
I have enjoyed watching every second of this fabulous, fabulous expedition!!! It is wonderful. Plus, I’ve never before heard a Dane say “shit” so many times. LMAO!
Your will to get a picture is incredible and inspiring, Morten. Can't wait for part 4! You are a great inspiration to make own videos and if I sit out there for some hours and think it is long, I will remember this video :D I hope that your frostbite area is better again, that looked pretty rough.
Thanks Gunnar. Yes it is much better. Still sensitive for the cold though👍
Morten, another masterpiece! Thanks so much.
Lol “no one wants to buy my camera bag now” that’s some good wolf sh*&. Awesome!
Congratulations on an amazing experience of seeing that wolf and an awesome video as always!
I was wondering how you train physically for an expedition like this, as I will be going to Norway in a few months for cross country skiing with a pulk, and I would love some advice. Thanks Morten!!
Thanks a lot.
I'll be talking about this in the behind the scenes video I'll make after the series.
I did a lot of running and weight training together with dragging the sled on the beach. I hope you will have an awesome trip to Norway
@@MortenHilmer thank you for replying so quickly and for the advice! I look forward to the video 😄
That's so inspiring and it helps me to shorten the time since I am able to be out in the mountains myself again. Thank you again Morten!
Love that view i wana go there
Oh yeah!!!!...... Thanks alot bro... Please do visit Pakistan once
Kan du ikke lave en video hvor du bruger dit Nikon z6 med Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR ? Kunne være vildt fedt! 🙏😁 gode videoer du laver, du inspirere mig meget!! 😁👍🏻
Tusind tak. Har ikke 200-500. Men ellers ville jeg gerne
Liked...before even watching a second of it. That's how we appreciate your work Morten. All the best.
Thanks for your great support 👍
Absolutely, without a doubt, it gets a like before watching every video. Only channel I do that with.
and having watched it. I wish there's a second "like" button. Truly insipiring work.
Note to self: If you find yourself on a photo adventure with Morten, never accept a snack from his photo bag. 😹 Glad you found your wolf!
Not feeling so well today, so I'm lying in bed when I realize I have a Morten notification. What a bright spot in my day! ❤️ I'm so glad you had your moment with the wolf. I've always loved your videos - they are excellent quality as well as inspiring. But, I must say, the videography and editing in this series has been especially exceptional. Entirely worth the wait. Just lovely. ☺️
Wow what a compliment. I'm so glad you like it and your nice words mean a lot to me
Get well soon.
No contest, without doubt these are the best made and most emotionally engaging stories about a passion for wildlife. Perfect. Thank you so much
I checked youtube every day since part II waiting for this! Going to make a cup of coffee to enjoy the best video I’m going to see today!
Sound awesome. I'm definitely making a cup myself 😉
@@MortenHilmer Wow! I can't believe that we'll have a part 4! Amazing! I can't describe the amount of inspiration and learning that your adventure is giving to me. Thank you!
To take a step back and think, how many people in this world will see an Arctic Wolf?? In the flesh?? Thank you for being my Hero Mortem
You always put a smile on my face, Morten!
"This is the hand I used for the sh!t... this hand is clean..." Just beautiful work Morten, you are truly inspiring
Haha😂😂
And then morten proceeds to close the lid of his water bottle with the shit hand 👍
lol then the next shot is of him picking up his water bottle with his shit hand on the rim where you drink from.
Then Morten used his left hand to grab the bottle. haha~
16:50 in the name of science 😂😂😂
No kidding!. I laughed every time he said "shit" ;). This was absolutely outstanding, Morten. Take care and you you out there..
Yes sir😉
Your dedication and passion is unrivaled! Great stuff man.
Another amazing video Morten! You’re such an inspiration. So much so that I have started my own video series called “Wildlife in Focus” where I travel around Australia finding and photographing our native wildlife. It’s up on my channel now if anyone would like to watch!
Being Wildlife Photography like you
It's my dream and not dream Im trying very hard to achieve it😀
Mr Morten, you made my wife cry whilst watching this video. We’ve watched all you stuff and loved it, but the scenes with the wolf moved her to tears. Fantastic work once again.
While photographing Himalayan black bears.... I failed 7 times before getting a shot.... Your videos somehow remind me of that moment
Wow that must have been amazing finally to get it👍
The amount of emotions I get with your videos is unreal, I wasn’t there with you but I was there with you. It’s amazing
👐🏻Vengo Del Canal👐🏻
#UnPocoDeTodo
If one could give an RUclips Photography award for best video, than this serie should be nominated. Excellent story telling and filming! Most impressive to me Morton, how you brought over the excitement and how you experienced it. Well done!
Thank you so much Dave. What an absolutely awesome compliment
I am watching your channel when you were on 1 lakh I think... I just love your videos 😍❤️
When i watch your videos i really feel like that i am in the wild too, looking to see some awesome animals to take a photo....
So simple but yet so difficult... Great work and inspiration Morten.. I'm a huge fan off coffee too...😊😊 Great work as always...
Hi Morten are you going to be making any prints of the white wolf?
Like a dream... I'm enchanted.
This is a wonderful, nice experience. Thank you for this great video
That musk oxen skull gave me a such a thrilling vibe ... hiw cool that would be to have on a wooden wall of the house and below it a little home bonfire and have coffee and remembering the ellesmere memories right ?!!!
I just played your three video’s about this trip! So amazing to see the Wolf and also the shit. Great you did not fall a sleep.
Thanks for the video, I come from Canada, but I still hate the cold. Please make more do these videos.
Your videos have made me nuts about wildlife! Im going out every single day with my 200-600 mm sony lens! You are awesome, keep doing good content!
Best compliment I can get 😉
Amazing! Thanks for sharing your experiences
Eso está bonito por qué solo quieres ver a los animales tomarles fotos a una cierta distancia y no que hay personas que los matan
i can‘t wait for Part 4
This is the best content on RUclips by far. You inspire me, Morten, your photography is beautiful and your storytelling is wonderful. I can't wait for part 4.
🙏🙏
Once more a great production. I love the stories behind your pics and you have my big respect because of the many many special little views, which make your videos so great! I´m looking forward for your next video with great pleasure. Best regards from Germany, Rolf
Which camera you are using in this video ...i want to know
Such a beautiful documentary series! This is why I recommend this channel to everyone I know who is into nature and photography.
Underbar video. Vilken passion. Längtar nr 4.
Morten..... You are my favourite photographer..... You are an inspiration and a great human being!...... Thanks for bringing unimaginable joy & taking us along with your adventures!...
Respect & love from India 🇮🇳
thanks for your videos your photos is a moment of serenity
Hey Morten! This video must not have been made for kids... You used the word Sh*t to many times! Ha.... It's amazing that the wolfs are in such open areas with no signs of food! Just beautiful! You sure packed a lot of gear.... Sayin' hey Greg
Haha thanks Greg. Yeah these creatures are truly awesome
You are living life to the fullest..... Great stuff my friend best channel ever! ❤️
Excellent work Morten. Congrats...
Another great, inspiring video Morton. You are an excellent photographer, videographer and storyteller.
A question:
Did the cold effect the Z batteries' life much and how did the viscosity of the fluid of the manfrotto fluid head perform in the extreme cold?
Best regards and keep up the good work. You are truly an inspiration.
Thank you so much 👍 yes the cold really affected them to the point where they didn't work (below minus 35C)
The fluid head became quite stiff.
Amazing video,many thanks
LOL @16:50 I'm taking that sh!t home.
What Binoculars do you use Morten? Am wanting to buy a new pair is their a pair you would recommend i have looked on your gear website and they are not on there :) Amazing vid me and my wife both watch it together can't wait for part 4
These are Zeiss Victory 8x42 but you can find much cheaper and still excellent ones.
I hope you guys will find some more wildlife in the next coming days. But just being there must be the thrill of a lifetime. Wishing you all well and good adventuring!!!
wow Sir..wiating for next vedio sir..
Watching Morten is most inspiring and a joy to see how much effort he puts in photographing the wild life and the land scape and the quality of his photography and film making. 👍
Awesome. I love the enthusiasm and passion that you bring and I admire your determination combined with such a patience. You are a great inspiration!
Thanks a lot for writing. It is very encouraging
Мужик! Говна пособирать, дохлятинки, а потом в этих же перчаточках кофе пить и шоколадку откусывать!
Man you are very inspiring ever since i watched 'secret life of Walter Mitty' I became a huge fan of Sam O'Connell but he's made up and then i found you, it's so amazing how you just patiently wait for so long to take a picture which we see for a moment and enjoy so much if i had a different life I'd choose to be your partner in this adventure, thank you sir
Hello i am from mexico, new fans
11:00 : man, I got goosebumps when you were pointing at your Single Card inside the camera, in those cold, harsh conditions. I am very happy that it did not fail. You work is amazing. always a pleasure to watch.
b0ddo I had exactly the same thought at that moment!
XQD is a very very rigid card and hope that this criticism on the Z's by just having 1 slot can finally stop :)
your dedication to the craft of wildlife photography is amazing!
Simply made my Sunday evening. Thanks Morten.
Warming up at -25 . Makes my -1 degree looking for deer today a summers day
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Beautiful
Awe inspiring Morten, one only hopes to reach these heights one day! Wow, your the man! Such a pleasure to watch your work, headphones on to fully immerse yourself in the moment! Just back from Scotland after 6 days, not such a hostile environment as you’ve just experienced but magical all the same. Thanks 😁👍
Morten, wow!!! Only you can deliver the superb content, such high production value and such a compelling story. I can't wait until Part 4. Keep up the great work!!
How... When... Ähm... So you do your daily chores, do you? I mean you stayed awake, didn't want to scare the wolf - - where, when do you do men's needed things? 🐺
I'm peeing in the snow 😉
@@MortenHilmer better then some possibilities I imagined... 😅. But despite being freezing cold, doesn't stepping outside scare the wolf (noise, smell, movement)?
Amazing what you do there - freeing the mind, great pictures and videos!
You are truly amazing
GREAT !!! GREAT !!! GREAT !!!
Beautiful Morten.
Vine por un poco de todo
Awesome video..... U r my inspiration Morten sir.....📸
1. Why didn't you use a more stealthy camouflage device on the tent? Example: white tent.
2. Why didn't you put a lot of food near the shooting point to attract white wolves like shooting wild birds?
You are great man 👍👍👍
Hi Morten, name is Ray (Floatwithme) i am a Dutch composer. I am glad I have subscribed to your channel, very amazing. Keep up that great work. Cheers Ray :)
Super video Morten as always. Love the story telling. I like my wildlife photography as you know but I think this might be a little extreme for me but a wonderful place. Closest I've come to this is photography in Iceland which is equally spectacular. Looking forward to chapter 4.. all the best.
Wonderfully peaceful and entertaining. An excellent use of 40 minutes of Sunday :)
Esto es un poco de todo
Absolutely amazing and breath taking Morten! I got goose bumps just watching the footage/photos of the White Wolf! Where I live wolves was killed out years ago and the State just confirmed that a pack of Gray wolves has migrated back into the state. If I can get away, I'm going to go try and find them.
Awesome work morten 👍
Oh wow! I think this might actually be my favourite of all of your videos - it really captures the essence of wildlife photography with the hardship, the waiting, and finally an incredible encounter 😊 It must have felt amazing to spend time with the wolf, even if it got a much better nights sleep than you!
PS. I think you might be the only person to genuinely use the sentence 'now I need to go and make myself some coffee, and get some sleep' 🤣
So beautiful Morten! Few months ago I had one of the first five Dutch wolf cubs before my camera.... These animals are so awesome. They didn't made it to my logo for nothing ;)
Flotte udsendelser Hilmer ☀️
How many batteries do you normally bring on your trips? I imagine they drain very quick when keeping that back screen on.
On this trip I brought 12
And again WOW WOW WOW :)
Great video Morten, what an adventure!
Still amazed over how you were able to organize, document your journey and tell your story - finding the wolf!
excellent as usually!
greetings from Sweden!
Was hoping this wasnt the last in the series and over the moon to see it isn't. Really compelling viewing Morten and that moment with the wolf is something that only a few people in this world will ever experience, such a special moment.
👍👍 So glad to hear you like it. And thanks a lot for writing
Hearing morten talk about wolf shit for a good 20 ish secs, priceless. For everything else there's Master Card xD
Morten, did you get the Musk Oxen Skull back from customs and able to bring back to your home?
Absolutely magical. Thanks for the fantastic laughs as well. What a beautiful journey.
Well done Morten another lovely chapter from your trip such a nice watch! You also added a moment of great humour for me and the family with your casual use of the word shit. We tend to use the word ‘scat’ over here in England for a more respectable name for animal poo, and use the word shit for a swear word, anyway you had us all laughing out aloud for quite a while! God Bless from me and the family! 🙏
Thanks 🙏🏻 Morten, I really like your all video specially these videos....I was thinking to be a landscape and portrait photographer but with watching your videos I recently grabbed a Nikon 200/500mm F5.6 I don’t know 🤷🏻♂️ what I m doing with this....but it’s sure that I definitely learn something from you...thanks 🙏🏻
Impresionante, muchas gracias por compartir tus experiencias, saludos desde España 😉👍🏼👍🏼
Un poco de todo
Beautiful work as always man! looking forward to the rest.. ps. glad you photographed the wolf😃
40 years as a photographer / Hunter. TIP always carry Rifle on Shoulder along with your Camera. Ready at all TIMES. Shit hit`s the Fan FAST. Especially Large Predators, We are after all on their Hunting List as FOOD. God Bless Just My 2 Cents worth.
Only the Best Chanel On The Internet. Huge Thanks. 2023