THIS IS WHY I DO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY - Badgers Ep3 | woodland photography, camouflage, nikon z6
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2020
- Wildlife photography behind the scenes - New series from Denmark
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This time I am alone on the small protected island to photograph badgers in the woodlands.
I am extremely lucky this time, and this is wildlife photography when it is best - at least if you ask me. My job here is wildlife photography and film making while the scientist I am working with on the project is investigation the behaviour and trying to draw some conclusions.
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Q: Is there any someone travel with you to help you vlogging or just yourself handle vlogging and capture the wildlife
A: I am photographing and filming myself. It can be a bit challenging sometimes when I am photographing shy animals and that is also why I sometimes stop vlogging and just show some photos afterwards. I have my vlogging camera on a small tripod and I just bring it with me every time I am out photographing. Especially on a job like this where I am working with the scientist to document the life and behaviour of the badgers, getting the photos is first priority and then I am just doing my best to share the experiences with all of you.
Q: Were you using all silent shutter with the mirror up?
A: On my Z6 I am always using the silent shutter. This camera does not have a mirror which is also why I can photograph in total silent mode. When I am using my D850 (which is rare) I just use silent shutter, but still with the mirror flipping. It makes some noise but it is rarely a problem.
Q: Now you have hand the Z series cameras for best part of a year. You now know the good bad and other how dose they compere to your old D850 and much love D5?
A: It might be better to make a video about this, but let me try and make it short. There are 3 main reasons why I am using the Nikon Z6 over let's say the D850 and the D5 but a few disadvantages:
1. Since I also do a lot of video recordings I get huge advantages in the mirrorless technology. Better autofocus and the option to look through the viewfinder while recording.
2. I can zoom in in the viewfinder to finetune focus manual - I have just made a video about that.
3. I can now photograph completely silent.
Among the disadvantages the most obvious is the autofocus in photo mode on the Z6 - it can not compare to the D850 and the D5 when it comes to tracking challenging subjects.
Q: Do you you used teleconverter in your 600mm lens while shooting?
A: Yes I do that sometimes, but often I am struggling with low light and I prefer to have that extra light coming in at f/4. Still the converter is a great a flexible option that I often bring with me. I use the 1,4x
Q: How many batteries did you have out with you?
A: Usually 6 + USB charger and powerbank. I have made a video about that: • How I CHARGE BATTERIES...
Q: What Arca style clamp are you using on the manfrotto?
A: Can't see the brand name on it. Bought it on Amazon.
Q: For your handheld vlogging outside which lens did you use?
A: I am using the Nikon Z 27-70mm f/4S
Q: I noticed that your focus limiter was set to Full, despite you taking images of wildlife which is usually quite far away. Why do you not use the focus limiter on your 600mm f4 VR FL, or was it just mistakenly set to "Full?
A: The badgers cubs sometimes comes very close, so I use the full range. Though it would often be better to use the limiter.
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In this video I am on a desolate, protected island in Denmark to do wildlife photography.
Since early March I have been working hard and systematically with trail cameras and tracking to find and photograph foxes and badgers in the scandinavian nature. Now finally the hard work and all the effort pays off.
Together with my friend and colleague, scientist Sussie Pagh I have got permission to a protected island in Denmark and here we finally found an active badger den.
Sussie Pagh is a scientist employed at the University of Aalborg. At the time being she studies the breeding behavior of badgers on the Island. With surveillance cameras she studies the diurnal activity of the badgers at Vorsø and compare it to the activity of badgers living in agricultural areas i.e. in areas with human activity. In the future it is the plan to investigate the diet of the badgers on Vorsø, where they seem to thrive extremely well.
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You don't need patience when you know how to enjoy nature, I even enjoy "boring" moments. Just the peace, the wind, the light of the sun between the trees, the sounds of the birds, that alone is enough for me, and often I get an extra in the shape of a deer or wild boar, etc. .......
Thank you Morten for reliving recognizable wonderful moments while I sit at home. Even your sigh is recognizable when you came out of the forest.
Morten - that was so amazing. I have loved this series but this one was so super special. Your quote - I really really love badgers, like a lot was so funny! The effort you put into making these videos with the cinematography and sound is quite phenomenal. You bring us into your world of wildlife photography and a love it. Like a lot!!!
💯Agreement
indeed
Thank you so much Nigel. Yeah this day was something very special. I rarely experience so much activity around the set. I can't wait to go back to this amazing island.
Absolutely well said. Beautiful
@@MortenHilmer Morten what
would be a good beginner camera? If you mind me asking
People like you is changing the world. Keep it on Morten! We're learning a lot from you, not just photography.
Morten: "I really, really love badgers, like alot."
Me: "Me too Morten."
Dearest Morten, you prove everytime what wildlife photography and patience have to pay as reward. Along with the badgers, dears and other wildlife come along as a treat or, let me say, perks.
Great job. Lots of love ❤️👍
So true!
@@JasonStewartPhotography Indeed!
Whew, this guy is so good. Leaves landscape photography in the dust.
I want someone to look at me the way Morten looks at badgers...
😅
I look that way at beavers.
Actually I always thought wildlife photography is a cool passion now I realised how much patience , hardwork and technical skills is demanding
You forgot money
When you get a notification from Morten Hilmer's channel you know your evening's viewing is sorted and will be fantastic. And it was. Fantastic images Morten, and, as ever, your energy, enthusiasm, passion and professionalism for wildlife photography is absolutely world class.
Morten - your videos bring me such joy! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
It's always a celebration when your videos comes out! it gives me a huge inspiration for a long time
That was beautiful to watch the Badgers playing.
How wonderful it is to make hot tea and watch Morten's video, knowing that the next half hour will be great in merging with nature
Morten Hilmer, whenever i see your videos my heart starts respecting wildlife animals because your voice and respect for nature provoke me to do same. Your are really amazing person would like to thank you for you lesson of respecting nature.
❤️🙏❤️
We get a couple of Badgers in our garden most nights, which I catch on a trail cam.
They are lovely creatures. Great video.
Sir, you are my inspiration.Someday i also want to become a wildlife photographer ❤❤❤
I wish apka dream pura ho
Gaad me guda nhi aa jate h
Abba nahi manenge
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@@gauravgangurde1610 😂😂🤣🤣
Badgers playing! How magical.
One day i will too have this feeling, joy of watching nature with only me and my gears.
You are one of those few persons on youtube that I am eager to see what's new everytime I come online. Everytime I find that you manage to send us all a very subtle but profound mesage about the meaning of life especially of those who cannot speak to us.
Thank you for making this valuable clip that gives us peace of mind🥰
The only Hunting for wild without killing😍😍😍
I had no idea badgers were that social and playful. Magnificent!
Wonderful images my friend, especially the deer looking straight into the lens.
So beautiful! There are not too many things more peaceful and comforting to watch than wildlife thriving and in this case even playing in their natural habitat. Great episode, Morten! Those badgers bring me back to stories and pictures from books in my childhood, I enjoyed seeing your video very much.
I just wanna say that You are an amazing person, your photos are beautiful. The love for nature of yours inspires me so much. Hope one day I'll meet you and have a cup of coffee in the woods of Denmark while enjoying the view of nature. ☕ Love from India 🇮🇳 🙂
Morten, you are an absolute inspiration! Thank you!
Outstanding!!! Thank you Morten.
Woah! What an experience! To watch them grooming and playing together was heart warming. ❤💯 Thank you for sharing it with us!
Que buenas fotos del paisaje es relajante poder verlas.
Your photos and videos show off your true passion for the wildlife you photograph. It's inspiring. And I love that this came out on Friday...the night before I go into the woods for some wildlife photography!! Now I'm gonna have a hard time sleeping! Beautifully done as always Morten.
that's what I call quality videos, whan man doing content with his soul! thanks a lot for that! cheers from Russia!
Amazing video! That is a great reward for your hard work. To have all come together on the same sitting. I really enjoyed when they started to play. Awesome footage and thanks for sharing with us. Great series! Can’t wait to see the next one!
Just beautiful. Thank you Morten.
I hope you have many, many days like this one!!!!
And if you can bring us with you, even better! Thanks Morten!
See you out there!
Amazing video Morten!! These are the moments that make wildlife photography so addictive and worthwhile. Once you experience these moments you just want more and more. The way you portray the emotion throughout the filming is brilliant. Never stop doing what you do as you are an inspiration to us all. Cheers Keith
Yesss!! Been patiently waiting this 👌🏻 Thank you Morten!!
WoW Morton, thank you for sharing these amazing, and very personal impressions. Another great inspiration!
A great 3 episode series Morten, incredible viewing experience, truly mesmerizing!!
Pure magic and inspiration! Thank you!
Superb, the video, the content, the quietness during filming really makes you feel that you are there and how patient you have to be. Being on your own in the woods and seeing this is really special, everybody should experience it.
Your videos are the only videos in entire RUclips that I never skip
It's really relaxing and too good to watch love it. The way you capture the photos is simply awesome
😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
I want you to post more videos
My best friend, OMG! So wonderful! I really love this! Thank you so much!
Well worth the wait Morten! Truly inspirational.
al fin la tercera parte, este viernes si que se pondrá bueno :3
Beautiful! You speak with such kindness and love for nature, so, so inspiring! Thanks and see you out there sometime✌
Oh a new video :))) I can't watch it right now, but I will as soon as I'm back home. Yay so happy looking forward to it 😍❤
A high appreciation to your amazing video. thank you!
I needed this video at just this moment
One of the channel where I hit Like button before watching a video..
This has been an amazing series Morten, very inspiring and loved sharing your time with the Badgers, I have recently discovered my first badger den and hopefully get to spend my own time observing, filming and photographing these beautiful creatures, trying my best to follow your guidance as to not disturb them in their home environment, great work and gorgeous images Morten!!!
Morten, thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication as a conservationist and photography! You are an inspiration and you motivate so many of us to get out and do the same. Keep up the wonderful work!
You are so right!
@@henrycarter9046 Thanks!
I couldn't agree more. He is so fun to watch
love him too! We watch all of Mortons shows.
Seriously serious stuff this guy does!
Thanks Morten for an other fantastic episode, just what I need during these days in the hospital!
Hi Luca I really hope you are doing great. Let me know how it all turns out.
Hi Morten, this video was very exceptional. The colors, sharpness, clarity all on-point! Even for a moment I did not feel that I am watching a video. Instead it felt as if I am looking out an actual window.
I feel this is the closest you have brought me to the nature around you. And this is why I watch your videos!
What a great capture again. They are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it
Precioso!! Muchas gracias por tu increíble trabajo Morten 🙏🏻
Stunning video Morten! Truely a blessing to witness the badgers up close, playing and goofing around enjoying family life and all that!
I would have been a wreck afterwards, all excited and so emotional haha!
Well done and congrats!
Brilliant video and images, this is how wildlife should be seen, quite emotional at times 👏👏🥃
Great video Morten. I really like your content. It's such an inspiration for my personal way of photography. You are so calm and respectful to nature, that is amazing. Great job!
After 1-2 years, I will also do fulltime nature photography. You are my idol.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Couldn't have asked for better friday entertainment! Keep up the good work Morten! 😁👍
Top quality photography, plus a really peaceful experience watching this video !!!
Morten Hilmer is simply THE BEST !!!
This feels like I am there shooting those beautiful moments. It's so amazing. I just love it .
I'm just in love with the overall quality of the video.. Even if little, I can understand how tough it is to do photography and videography alone in the wilderness that too with this phonomenal quality is something beyond any compliment. Too good...❤️
Oh my gosh. Incredible!!!!
Wow, what a fantastic video. What a great experience. Thank you Morten.
Does anyone else find themselves wide eyed and holding their breath?
Seriously epic filming and outstanding images Morten.
I enjoyed this video. Thank you. The more I use my Z6, the more I love it.
Fantastic! I have recently had some great experiences with roe deer and foxes that came much closer than I expected. I just had to sit still behind my camera until they went away. As you always say, it is something special to be able to watch and photograph these animals on their terms. Keep the inspiration coming with your videos.
What a great time you had there! Lovely pictures.
Absolutely beautiful video. Love your love for wildlife. You’re a good person, Morten. Keep doing what you do. We love to be submerged within your world. Thank you.
You are such an amazing, patient photographer Morten. I have only just discovered your content but I’m excited to catch up on all you have done.
Super, when I think of badgers I also think of wind in the willows, great photography Morten, thank you.
Great things come to those who wait your experience was fully deserved Morten I'm so happy for you and thanks for sharing it with us all. Now we all know what is required to get that experience. Stay Safe 👍 📸
I don't know why youtube recommended me this video, but I'm glad it did. I was searching for beech forest photography, cause they are everywhere around. But man, badgers?
Deers and hares are plentiful here in Czech Republic, I've seen some boars, one from two meters jumping out of raspberry bush, I've seen three foxes in my life and one beaver. But I've never seen badger, only big footprints with long claws in the snow early in the spring.
This one is really touching ❤️...You really proved patience is one of the major quality we need for photography
Another truly enjoyable video from start to finish...the images really give a sense of the animals in their environment,I like these better than a detailed close-up style of photography,you get a sense of being there. Can't wait for the next episode,here's hoping that you find the fox family!
I love your every videos, Not just because you click Wonderful pictures...but also the reality in you, your works and the calmed harmony nature where your presence really take me to it deeply.
How patient you are, I marvel at your patience
Thanks for showing your experiences with these illusive creatures!
جميل ورائع جمال الطبيعة الخلابة عندكم أتمنى أن أعيش هذه الحياة والأجواء الرائعة التي تسحر العيون
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this!
Hi Morten, loved the video as always my friend! The music and sections of video were timed beautifully and the images were really nice! Badgers are up there in my top 3 but that light plays havoc with the image quality in the shade of the forest! You done well, once again a pure pleasure:-) My 3 yr old boy Henry watched it again and loved it👍. Keep it up mate, all the very best Richard 🤟
Thank you so much Richard. Say hi to your son from me:)
Wonderful Morten, the Badgers are beautiful creatures as are the deer of course. You create such an atmosphere. I always look forward to your next video. Stay safe Morten.
Just pure Art!
Simpy amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Just amazing Morten 💚
thanks for capturing the badgers! I have never seen them in the wild.
I know you love badgers Morten because you having so much fun ! : ) From your boot making a wiggle with the little plant to the oh so lovable waggles of badgers. So much love outthere .. . felt by all my senses through your beautiful film making tales. (okay except the good smellies, but that one is the magic to go outside allure ;)...Stay wild. inside.
What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing!
awesome Morten! Very envious!
Love your passion.
Excellent footage of Badgers and deer.
You are one of my favorites, Morten, and while I appreciate that Covid-19 has disrupted your travel plans, and I appreciate what you are doing for the wildlife biologists, I look forward to seeing you with your beard frozen (as in your icon) as you stalk the musk oxen in a blizzard!
simplemente increíble
That Nikon 🔥
I love you are photo so much 👌
you caught them playing....beautiful
Serene, calm....lots of love
lovely captures of this beautiful family
Love watching your videos its inspiring
Wonderful video and photographs Morten! And what an amazing experience that evening looked to be :-)