I am Italian and living in the north. I've never seen my dolomites in this way. This is exactly what I do when I go there. I walk alone, listening to the silence and watching the views, colors...good video indeed...thank you. This video is a gift to all of us...keep going...
I couldn’t say this better myself. My heart was bursting watching this, I’ve admired the Dolomites from the photos I’ve seen, but this! What an epic experience, and I felt it deeply.
You have shared an amazing journey, that captivates the soul and imagination of hiking the mountains. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and videography. It makes those who cannot physically do this anymore be by your side for the hike.
The best video/photography - so beautiful! The crunch of the snow, the sound of a bird, water pouring…I’m watching as I’m ending a long day. So peaceful! Thank you for taking us along, and for all the extra walking & climbing to get those awesome distance shots. Loved the drone footage too!
“ The day man knows peace. He will see that his inner nature is that of his beloved outer nature. From the peaks of the mountains and down to the valleys below, Along the rivers and into the sea. It is from this point a single raindrop finds its way into the ocean, for I know I am and… therefor I am HOME.” Thank you for sharing this lovely video, It is breathtaking to see Mother Earth at her finest.🫶💯
Some random facts you might like: 1:24 This trip is mostly on the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, one of the tougher high routes in the area. I did not do the whole route however. I skipped several stages that are not as rough and extreme as these (ski areas for example). 2:36 What was on my mind here? Water! The Dolomites are made of very porous rocks, so there's very little water up there. I descended quite a bit before pitching my tent, but even here all the streams were completely dried up. Right after sunset, I packed all my water bottles and headed down the water. I expected to find water 2.5km down at a mapped spring, but luckily I found a brand new trough for cattle with clean water in it not too far down. Made my day. 5:10 I had my camera running here for about 10 minutes. Every time I stood up the crows would be scared off and not come back for 10 minutes. But once they returned they behaved like tamed animals. 8:50 The first real section of Via Ferrata! The Dolomites are full of sections with these steel guide lines. The sections on the AV2 aren't particularly hard and having a handrail like this gave me enough safety to not bring any climbing gear. This section was actually quite long (30min). 12:01 Ok this was funny. I hadn't seen anyone in these mountains for almost 24 hours when all the sudden a helicopter dives out of the valley, shoots over the edge without making gaining single meter too much, drops off several people and falls back down just as quickly as it came. Not sure what those people did there exactly, but it has to do with some maintenance of the refuge. 15:05 One of those moments I hike and suddenly see this perfect shot: these ibexes on a rock with the bivacco I'm heading to on the background. Then everything lined up perfectly to get this shot: the ibexes didn't move while I took of my bag, switched lenses and put up my tripod and the tripod was tall enough line up the bivacco perfectly with the ibexes. Lucky shot. 21:21 Right around here was the last time I saw someone for the next 48 hours. 23:18 I've fallen in love with these small red huts. Hard to reach, but at such beautiful and remote locations. This one was particularly beautiful. The was you hike sort of zigzag into this valley makes it that the bivacco is surrounded by vertical walls on all 4 sides. No phone reception and not a single sound expect for a few crows that stopped by. Magnificent. 25:20 22 kilos on my back feels like nothing by now. But having to hold it above my head. Whatta?! 27:40 'Highest effort'-shot I did this trip, in terms of walking distance. But only about 8 minutes back and forth. 27:59 This campingside was actually plan B. Plan A was another bivacco high up on the mountain. I got within 300 horizontal meters before finding myself at the edge of a 200m wide ravine with pinnacles several hundreds of meters tall. As it turned out (I didn't do my homework properly): it's only accessible by a climbers route.
@@HarmenHoek Dag Harmen! I watch a lot of hiking scenic videos, but yours excel by far with creativity and beauty. I can't imagine how much time and effort you put into these beautiful creations. It's always a treat to see you post another one. Until next time, Stay Safe!
This is how you film beautiful landscapes, by showing the landscape and not someone’s face. Words are not necessary to convey the beauty of such a region. Thank you!
Respect man ,I did this trip 40 years ago, no video no drone, nothing change.What the place you prefer during your trip .Long and happy life ,Take care ,we are nothing ,
I have literally ran out of superlatives to describe your videos, I literally did not want that to end. Best TH-cam hiking video I have ever seen 🤷♂️👏👏👌👌👍👍
Like screaming without a shouting, like crying without tears, like freedom without running, like love without words... Every scene is art. You should do a film.
The visuals... breathtaking. I was visiting the Dolomites last week, but of course not like this. Best visuals in the hiking YT community, no doubt in my mind.
Finalmente un filmato sulle Dolomiti senza tanti commenti, qui è la natura che parla e vedere queste montagne, che d'estate brulicano di persone così desertiche, è un vero piacere dell' anima. Grazie 😊
Absolutely stunning visuals, Switzerland’s winter landscape looks magical! The hike looks intense, especially with all the snow, but what an adventure. Incredible scenes from the Alps, and that Matterhorn view is unbeatable! 🏔❄
Do you know, Harmen, I'd rather watch one of your hikes than any feature film? Thank you for letting us share your experience. A throne in heaven indeed. I loved all your coffee plus rising sun moments (eg 29.56); the descending drone shot onto the second red bivouac (23.20); the camera outside looking at you inside (24.47); all the Alpine Choughs; and the artful slow reveal of your new coffee maker. Your night in that tiny wooden chapel must have been very special. Profound thanks, I add mine to the appreciation expressed in all the other comments.
Alpine chough! I did not know that! Thanks for you comment. I always love hearing the shots people like most, inspires me a lot. That night in the chapel was awful. It was damp, the air was stale and I had to be out early to make sure I didn't surprise anyone in the morning. ('; But a cool experience for usre.
Meraviglioso video ...determinato !!! Bravo vivo a cortina d'ampezzo nelle dolomiti e tu mi hai fatto vivere qualcosa di prezioso ...in solitario....profondo e intenso ottima scelta musicale grazie !!! Mi hai emozionato
My mind is blown. Even by your standards this is simply world class. I have never seen such craftsmanship invested in film making in the cinema never mind TH-cam. Those long shots give the impression you installed a camera the day before you arrived. A tour de force us other film makers can only aspire too ! Happy hiking Andrew
Beautiful video Harmen! Already a huge fan and admirer of your work. Your production skills are one of the best I have seen! Wonderful selection of soundtracks...the drone shots, visual composition, color grading...all absolute top quality...no faults at all! Will watch ALL of your amazing and wonderful videos! I spend a lot of time at my studio but I love doing bushwalks in Australia. Your videos have inspired me to take this hobby a step further! Thank you for sharing your amazing work...I can feel the love for what you do mate! Well done! respect! Henrique, the composer and founder of WavebeatsMusic. Feeling inspired to compose more calm and atmospheric tracks! :)
Lieber Harmen, du bist unglaublich! Du hast ein feeling für Bilder.. unübertroffen .. mir rauscht u kribbelt es jedesmal durch den ganzen Körper wenn ich deine Videos seh ! Entspannung garantiert. Danke dir dafür u bitte bitte weiter so ❤
When I was yung (now I'm cose to 70) I passed a lot of time walking up and down in the dolomites. There weren't the fantastic devices the there are now for recording and the cameras was too much expensive for my pockets. I'm gratefull to you for recording some of moments that I passed too. You can be considered one of the best ambassador of the our wonderfull mountains that I've ever meet. Thank you again.
yes, but NOT having a camera allows us to be absorbed more into the silence and peace of the moment . putting a camera between your eyes and nature does produce a slight distraction , which is enough to prevent falling deeper into the fullness of HERE. i've been in some of the most beautiful places on the planet in my 78 years and not one photo to prove it . never the less it's etched deep in my mind and heart and available for recalling at any moment . 🙏
Such beautiful work, Harmen. You are an inspiration. You always present the beautiful landscape elegantly and do it justice. The Bible verse is very appropriate. Nothing like sitting down with my headphones on with a big screen on a Friday evening to enjoy your work after a long week. Thank you. I look forward to your next film.
If you’re not the best then you’re definitely one of the best out there, thank you for bringing serenity and peace to us, appreciate your amazing work. Siamak from Atlanta Ga.
To think that he had to decide the location, set up the Camera , Then walk , then come back and then grab the camera and again walk forward is just astonishing ! Plus, the shots are perfect!
I think there is no other person that does this type of video as well as you. You are an artist. Thank you for the beauty of dreaming in nature and in silence.
Hey Harmen! I've been watching your videos for a while now and it was time to compliment you on them: what a beautiful videos and photos you make! You can clearly see from your videos that you are also a good photographer: the light, the composition, it's all perfect. They also inspire me: I also like to go out in the most beautiful areas of Europe, with the camera (and sometimes a bicycle). When I see one of your videos I always immediately feel the desire to go on an adventure again.
From someone who has been there many times, you sir have done the Dolomites justice.... this is sensational... I didnt blink in 36 minutes.... well done!
Your videos are grounding and peaceful. Thank you for your content,those well established videos that can really transport the beauty and atmosphere of that places!★
It looks incredible there! It's insane how drones gave us the ability to get a different perspective of the landscape and made our hiking videos so much richer!
Thanks for the great videos Harmen, I can't hike as much as I'd like to but I'm glad to be able to experience all these amazing locations through your excellent cinematography!
I lift my hat for you Harmen, for taking us with you on magnificent hikes around the world and of course your superior photography. Thank you and enjoy your future hikes (many years ago, I did most of the routes that you did in the Drakensburg, South Africa)
j'ai eu la larme à l'oeil. c'est la plus belle video au monde que j'ai vu, d'un GR. 4 millions de merci, et on ne se connait pas, mais je suis là, si tu veux quelqu'un pour t'accompagner pour une randonnée comme ça !!!🙏
This is just great cinematography! Hard work to put this beautiful story together! I’m curious about the battery management… for the amount of footage! Again great work!
Wonderfully presented - I am very impressed with how beautifully you showed the Dolomites. Amazing shots, harmony and perfectly selected music... I have never seen the beauty of the mountains and the surrounding nature more beautifully presented - It's brilliant... I will definitely watch it several times because each time a different beautiful detail catches my attention, and you showed plenty of them ...thank you for my nice morning ❣
Harmen, really appreciate all the hard work hiking, climbing and getting all the terrific shots for this breathtaking video 😮. Loved the red huts along the way and of course the Dolomites were awesome 😊 Thanks for such a great trip and to many more adventures around the world. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸
I am new to your channel, not anymore. This should win an Oscar or some such high level accolade from movie makers. Thoroughly enjoyable. As we all know even on the days when we aren't personally out on the trails, watching 1/2 hour masterpiece like this gives some nice fraction of feeling and benefit as the real thing. How much fun this would be.
Your videos have brought me joy and calmness. Before covid I hiked, photographed and camped in Dolomites all the time. Since covid and starting my own photo company I completely abandoned all of the life adventures. After watching some of your videos I purchased a plane ticket to Palma to hike the GR221 in January. I am packed and ready to depart on the 6th. Thank you for the videos
As always, gorgeous video. Sure the Dolomites are awesome, but you know how to sublime them with your filming skills. And your "bedroom" at 5:35 is the most beautiful bedroom I've ever seen😍😍😍 36 minutes of pure bliss, can't wait for the next one! Come on YT, push this video to MILLION views
I'm speechless. your film is just awesome. another level. In my country, there was very sad accident.. this film heals me and I appreciate that. - from South Korea -
Harmen, thank you for making this video. I know there are already tons of very enthusiastic comments regarding your craftmanship but let me add to the lot - I'm in awe. The sheer level of complexity and effort that went into creating this is astounding. I am a beginner hiker, photography enthusiast and recently purchased my first drone specifically to capture the Dolomites. To say your movie is inspiring is an understatement. Congrats, you are on an other level. I'll make sure to watch your other videos.
I live in the Dolomites and I can say only: thank you for this fantastic video. Living down in the valleys, sometimes we forget the beauty of our mountains... Grazie!!! You and Bruno Milani are the best in filming the Dolomiti.
Your sense of cinematography is incredible. The way you blend with music is even more mesmerizing. God gives you the immense power to create such astonishing visual art. Thank you. Watching from another side of the world.
Thanks! Really well conceived videos, beautifully made, wonderful landscapes, gentle background music , the hiker is always low key against the scenery and let's not forget his simple coffee equipment which seems to make a wonderful cup of percolated coffee.
I normally don’t make comments on YT but I got to tell you. This video simply gives joy to my heart ❤️🏔️ I come from Patagonia, Argentina and I have a deep love for the mountains. I always wanted to go to Dolomites but it always look so crowded and not wild enough. But this is the first time I see it in this way. I’ll def try go visit it in October. Beautiful images, beautiful edition, beautiful hike. You made it outstanding !
All the films you make are masterpieces. "The Dolomites" is the most aesthetic and perfectly pure film. You make the mountain even more beautiful, it is sublimated by your effort to discover it, alone, when it starts to protect and hide itself.
This is just so epic, fantastic footage and really enjoyable to come along on this journey with you through the screen. Amazing suff Harmen, keep doing what you`re doing.
I am Italian and living in the north. I've never seen my dolomites in this way. This is exactly what I do when I go there. I walk alone, listening to the silence and watching the views, colors...good video indeed...thank you. This video is a gift to all of us...keep going...
Your comment makes me think you have worse vision than me!
I fully agree. This is a masterpiece💚
which month you shoot this video? ❤
Hiking alone is something not for everybody 😉
Hey man I have a question, do we have to book those chapels ?
31 years old and I never thought a hiking video with no words would bring me to tears, but here we are.
tears over here as well.
In the Army, we would get beat if we showed tears.
23:54
@@elisaquinzi2021 There is No Crying in Baseball, or Hiking! No Shepard's Pie for You!
i think this is one of the best video I have EVER seen on you tube about the dolomites
Thanks for the compliment (:
Words couldn't even describe how well put together this is.. Probably some of the best 36 minutes of screen time in my life.
Thanks!
I couldn’t say this better myself. My heart was bursting watching this, I’ve admired the Dolomites from the photos I’ve seen, but this! What an epic experience, and I felt it deeply.
I agree!
Agreed !
No one on TH-cam produces content as good as you. Every journey is amazing. Thank you for sharing these videos with us.
My pleasure!
You took words out of my mouth,
@@HarmenHoek so chill, so calm. ty for the share
Very professionally done!
No me brother
Praise to those who went before and constructed mountain paths.
This film is definitely the jewel in the crown in the solo walk documentary.
Appreciate that!
Being alone in such an incredible and remote place, in deep connection with nature, must be one of most beautiful experiences in life.
Everything is perfect. The music, the landscape, your filming. Insane work
Thanks man!
thanks
Thank you too!!
You have shared an amazing journey, that captivates the soul and imagination of hiking the mountains. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and videography. It makes those who cannot physically do this anymore be by your side for the hike.
The best video/photography - so beautiful! The crunch of the snow, the sound of a bird, water pouring…I’m watching as I’m ending a long day. So peaceful! Thank you for taking us along, and for all the extra walking & climbing to get those awesome distance shots. Loved the drone footage too!
“ The day man knows peace. He will see that his inner nature is that of his beloved outer nature. From the peaks of the mountains and down to the valleys below, Along the rivers and into the sea. It is from this point a single raindrop finds its way into the ocean, for I know I am and… therefor I am HOME.”
Thank you for sharing this lovely video,
It is breathtaking to see Mother Earth at her finest.🫶💯
Thanks!
Truely breathtaking, wow
Happy to hear that, thanks (:
Some random facts you might like:
1:24 This trip is mostly on the Alta Via 2 in the Dolomites, one of the tougher high routes in the area. I did not do the whole route however. I skipped several stages that are not as rough and extreme as these (ski areas for example).
2:36 What was on my mind here? Water! The Dolomites are made of very porous rocks, so there's very little water up there. I descended quite a bit before pitching my tent, but even here all the streams were completely dried up. Right after sunset, I packed all my water bottles and headed down the water. I expected to find water 2.5km down at a mapped spring, but luckily I found a brand new trough for cattle with clean water in it not too far down. Made my day.
5:10 I had my camera running here for about 10 minutes. Every time I stood up the crows would be scared off and not come back for 10 minutes. But once they returned they behaved like tamed animals.
8:50 The first real section of Via Ferrata! The Dolomites are full of sections with these steel guide lines. The sections on the AV2 aren't particularly hard and having a handrail like this gave me enough safety to not bring any climbing gear. This section was actually quite long (30min).
12:01 Ok this was funny. I hadn't seen anyone in these mountains for almost 24 hours when all the sudden a helicopter dives out of the valley, shoots over the edge without making gaining single meter too much, drops off several people and falls back down just as quickly as it came. Not sure what those people did there exactly, but it has to do with some maintenance of the refuge.
15:05 One of those moments I hike and suddenly see this perfect shot: these ibexes on a rock with the bivacco I'm heading to on the background. Then everything lined up perfectly to get this shot: the ibexes didn't move while I took of my bag, switched lenses and put up my tripod and the tripod was tall enough line up the bivacco perfectly with the ibexes. Lucky shot.
21:21 Right around here was the last time I saw someone for the next 48 hours.
23:18 I've fallen in love with these small red huts. Hard to reach, but at such beautiful and remote locations. This one was particularly beautiful. The was you hike sort of zigzag into this valley makes it that the bivacco is surrounded by vertical walls on all 4 sides. No phone reception and not a single sound expect for a few crows that stopped by. Magnificent.
25:20 22 kilos on my back feels like nothing by now. But having to hold it above my head. Whatta?!
27:40 'Highest effort'-shot I did this trip, in terms of walking distance. But only about 8 minutes back and forth.
27:59 This campingside was actually plan B. Plan A was another bivacco high up on the mountain. I got within 300 horizontal meters before finding myself at the edge of a 200m wide ravine with pinnacles several hundreds of meters tall. As it turned out (I didn't do my homework properly): it's only accessible by a climbers route.
Really like reading these additional facts and notes. So glad you found water up there bc it was really dry!
@@frankavenilla9668 Very lucky with the snow (:
@@HarmenHoek Dag Harmen! I watch a lot of hiking scenic videos, but yours excel by far with creativity and beauty. I can't imagine how much time and effort you put into these beautiful creations. It's always a treat to see you post another one. Until next time, Stay Safe!
Why solo hiking? Why not with a friend?
@harmen hoek how do you get those moving shoits while you are not operating the camera? From left to right ? Do you have a camera slide with ya?
This is how you film beautiful landscapes, by showing the landscape and not someone’s face. Words are not necessary to convey the beauty of such a region. Thank you!
It's quite simple. This gem of a film should be on television. Relaxing, stunning scenery and mountain skills on display. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! (:
A master of his craft. This video is truly amazing. How can I give 20 thumbs up?
Very beautiful mountains . You walking for two when you return to the camera. Thank you for the film and your edition working
Yes, thanks
Respect man ,I did this trip 40 years ago, no video no drone, nothing change.What the place you prefer during your trip .Long and happy life ,Take care ,we are nothing ,
I have literally ran out of superlatives to describe your videos, I literally did not want that to end. Best TH-cam hiking video I have ever seen 🤷♂️👏👏👌👌👍👍
Wow, thank you!
Like screaming without a shouting, like crying without tears, like freedom without running, like love without words... Every scene is art. You should do a film.
Your cinematic eye is magnificent! And I love your peaceful style of film making! Thank you for sharing such stunning places with all of us! ❤
Thank you very much!
@@HarmenHoek May I ask who composed the music? Cheers
@@lyrilljackson It's all licensed via Musicbed
The visuals... breathtaking. I was visiting the Dolomites last week, but of course not like this. Best visuals in the hiking YT community, no doubt in my mind.
Appreciated!
Finally an adventure in the Dolomites through your lens, they deserved it ;) Thank you for all the effort, inspiration, and passion Harmen!
Thanks again! Hope you like it!
@@HarmenHoek I will, for sure. I got coffee prepared already. Have a great weekend. And fingers crossed for going viral with this.
Amazing ! I love this and can’t wait to go Dolomites in June.
Finalmente un filmato sulle Dolomiti senza tanti commenti, qui è la natura che parla e vedere queste montagne, che d'estate brulicano di persone così desertiche, è un vero piacere dell' anima.
Grazie 😊
This is by far, the best film about Dolomites, that I have ever seen. Absolute legend!
Thanks! :D
Absolutely stunning visuals, Switzerland’s winter landscape looks magical! The hike looks intense, especially with all the snow, but what an adventure. Incredible scenes from the Alps, and that Matterhorn view is unbeatable! 🏔❄
Do you know, Harmen, I'd rather watch one of your hikes than any feature film? Thank you for letting us share your experience. A throne in heaven indeed. I loved all your coffee plus rising sun moments (eg 29.56); the descending drone shot onto the second red bivouac (23.20); the camera outside looking at you inside (24.47); all the Alpine Choughs; and the artful slow reveal of your new coffee maker. Your night in that tiny wooden chapel must have been very special. Profound thanks, I add mine to the appreciation expressed in all the other comments.
Alpine chough! I did not know that! Thanks for you comment. I always love hearing the shots people like most, inspires me a lot. That night in the chapel was awful. It was damp, the air was stale and I had to be out early to make sure I didn't surprise anyone in the morning. ('; But a cool experience for usre.
why are they not afraid of people? is it cus it's their turf? lol
Meraviglioso video ...determinato !!! Bravo vivo a cortina d'ampezzo nelle dolomiti e tu mi hai fatto vivere qualcosa di prezioso ...in solitario....profondo e intenso ottima scelta musicale grazie !!! Mi hai emozionato
What an amazing video! The crows are alpine coughs (or yellow-billed coughs), great alpine birds. Nice coffee percolator you have. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the extra info (:
Dziękujemy.
Thank you too!
My mind is blown. Even by your standards this is simply world class. I have never seen such craftsmanship invested in film making in the cinema never mind TH-cam. Those long shots give the impression you installed a camera the day before you arrived. A tour de force us other film makers can only aspire too ! Happy hiking Andrew
Thank you Andrew for the nice words (:
Harmen, your films are so peaceful. Pure poetry ! Thanks for sharing with us those beautiful moments. Stay safe, mate.
Thank you!
The chance of me ever backpacking the Dolomites is near zero, so the fact that you shared this so beautifully is a gift. Thank you!
Thanks for the compliment (:
Totally agree !
Thanks for the content you post regularly, it has helped a lot with my depression!
Beautiful video Harmen! Already a huge fan and admirer of your work. Your production skills are one of the best I have seen! Wonderful selection of soundtracks...the drone shots, visual composition, color grading...all absolute top quality...no faults at all! Will watch ALL of your amazing and wonderful videos! I spend a lot of time at my studio but I love doing bushwalks in Australia. Your videos have inspired me to take this hobby a step further! Thank you for sharing your amazing work...I can feel the love for what you do mate! Well done! respect! Henrique, the composer and founder of WavebeatsMusic. Feeling inspired to compose more calm and atmospheric tracks! :)
Thank you so much!
If a 36 minute advert was needed for the Dolomites, this would be it. Incredibly videography and editing. Breathtaking.
Haha, appreciate that! Thanks
There's no better word than...Masterpiece!
Thanks (:
As a Swiss I consider the Dolomites to be the most beautiful part of the alps for sure!
Simply a masterpiece of cinematography. You captured the essence of solo hiking and exploration. Hope to make it to the Dolomites someday myself.
Lieber Harmen, du bist unglaublich! Du hast ein feeling für Bilder.. unübertroffen .. mir rauscht u kribbelt es jedesmal durch den ganzen Körper wenn ich deine Videos seh ! Entspannung garantiert. Danke dir dafür u bitte bitte weiter so ❤
Bro, This content is on another level. I really appreciate it. You blessed me very much with this. That's what TH-cam is for. Greetings from Germany
Happy to hear so. Danke sehr!
When I was yung (now I'm cose to 70) I passed a lot of time walking up and down in the dolomites.
There weren't the fantastic devices the there are now for recording and the cameras was too much expensive for my pockets.
I'm gratefull to you for recording some of moments that I passed too.
You can be considered one of the best ambassador of the our wonderfull mountains that I've ever meet.
Thank you again.
yes, but NOT having a camera allows us to be absorbed more into the silence and peace of the moment . putting a camera between your eyes and nature does produce a slight distraction , which is enough to prevent falling deeper into the fullness of HERE.
i've been in some of the most beautiful places on the planet in my 78 years and not one photo to prove it . never the less it's etched deep in my mind and heart and available for recalling at any moment . 🙏
I live in Bolzano, deep North of Italy, between the Dolomites. Your Docufilm is simply perfect. Thank you mister Hoek
謝謝！
THANK YOU! :D
Such beautiful work, Harmen. You are an inspiration. You always present the beautiful landscape elegantly and do it justice. The Bible verse is very appropriate. Nothing like sitting down with my headphones on with a big screen on a Friday evening to enjoy your work after a long week. Thank you. I look forward to your next film.
Happy to hear that! (: Thanks Rick
Seriously one of the best hiking videos I have ever seen. You and Kraig Adams are the best to do it!
Glad you like them!
There are no words for your videos Harmen 😍❤
Thanks Sharon! (:
If you’re not the best then you’re definitely one of the best out there, thank you for bringing serenity and peace to us, appreciate your amazing work. Siamak from Atlanta Ga.
Appreciated (:
What a magnificent and rugged terrain. Truly an astonishing journey and so beautifully filmed.
Glad you enjoyed it!
To think that he had to decide the location, set up the Camera , Then walk , then come back and then grab the camera and again walk forward is just astonishing ! Plus, the shots are perfect!
I rarely comment on TH-cam, but I feel compelled to give you kudos on this extraordinarily beautiful piece of filmmaking Harmen. Bravo!
Thank you so much 🙂
Wow. One of the best, if not the best, of views I have seen on Dolomites.
THANKS (:
Keep doing what you're doing man! You're an inspiration.
Thanks! Will do!
Everything is perfect. The music, the landscape, your filming.
Big respect!! you have hardcore legs, and the result is stuning!!!!!
Thanks thanks
The best I have ever seen on you tube, perfectly directed and perfectly performed, simply number one, great
Absolutely stunning. Almost every single scene is gaspworthy. I do believe this is your best effort yet!!!!!
Thank you so much 😃
Totally agree 👍
I think there is no other person that does this type of video as well as you. You are an artist. Thank you for the beauty of dreaming in nature and in silence.
Hey Harmen!
I've been watching your videos for a while now and it was time to compliment you on them: what a beautiful videos and photos you make! You can clearly see from your videos that you are also a good photographer: the light, the composition, it's all perfect.
They also inspire me: I also like to go out in the most beautiful areas of Europe, with the camera (and sometimes a bicycle). When I see one of your videos I always immediately feel the desire to go on an adventure again.
Thank you so much! Glad I'm in inspiration and not the ultimate goal. Go out and explore!
Absolutely wonderful. I have travelled the Dolomites twice and it was not enough.
It really is a beautiful place!
Thank you Harmen! This is such beautiful work. Congratulations. Please keep bringing these beautiful scenes to us!
Thank you too, Jessica! (: More films to come for sure!
From someone who has been there many times, you sir have done the Dolomites justice.... this is sensational... I didnt blink in 36 minutes.... well done!
I feel sorry for your eyes. (‘;
Thanks a lot!
It is very much a gift to geography and humanity to be honest. Thankyou!@HarmenHoek
Sublime beauty
It really is!
A cinematographic masterpiece. 👏🏻
Your videos are grounding and peaceful. Thank you for your content,those well established videos that can really transport the beauty and atmosphere of that places!★
Glad you like them!
The Dolomites have to be in my favourite places in the world. It feels so otherworldly there and you've really captured that. Thank you.
Sure a gorgeous place!
It looks incredible there! It's insane how drones gave us the ability to get a different perspective of the landscape and made our hiking videos so much richer!
Thank you for taking me along this adventure! I want to go ASAP
You should!
Thanks for the great videos Harmen, I can't hike as much as I'd like to but I'm glad to be able to experience all these amazing locations through your excellent cinematography!
Hi there! Thanks for the compliment and generosity! (:
every scenes just like paint. stunning.
Thanks
I lift my hat for you Harmen, for taking us with you on magnificent hikes around the world and of course your superior photography.
Thank you and enjoy your future hikes (many years ago, I did most of the routes that you did in the Drakensburg, South Africa)
Thank you Paul! Glad you like the. The Drakensberg hike is still one of the most special hikes I've ever done. It's so remote, so wild and so extreme!
j'ai eu la larme à l'oeil. c'est la plus belle video au monde que j'ai vu, d'un GR. 4 millions de merci, et on ne se connait pas, mais je suis là, si tu veux quelqu'un pour t'accompagner pour une randonnée comme ça !!!🙏
This is just great cinematography! Hard work to put this beautiful story together! I’m curious about the battery management… for the amount of footage! Again great work!
Wonderfully presented - I am very impressed with how beautifully you showed the Dolomites. Amazing shots, harmony and perfectly selected music... I have never seen the beauty of the mountains and the surrounding nature more beautifully presented - It's brilliant... I will definitely watch it several times because each time a different beautiful detail catches my attention, and you showed plenty of them ...thank you for my nice morning ❣
Magnifique, je ne n'ose même pas imaginer tout le temps et les efforts dans les aller-retours pour se filmer tout seul. Merci.
Merci merci!
I am very impressed .The silence ,the sounds ,the music are perfect ! What a poet and an artist you are ! Thank you so much …
Much appreciated!
tes vidéos sont à couper le souffle mec , un grand moment de sérénité à chaque fois !!
Every pics, every moments are so pure, beautiful. Thanks you very much.
Harmen, really appreciate all the hard work hiking, climbing and getting all the terrific shots for this breathtaking video 😮. Loved the red huts along the way and of course the Dolomites were awesome 😊 Thanks for such a great trip and to many more adventures around the world. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸
Those red bivaccos are my favorite! They are in such cool places, with just enough comfort. Thanks for the comment and compliments!
Mmmm, not sure he considers it work😀
STAGGERINGLY beautiful. SUPERB footage. Harmen is in a class of his own.
I am new to your channel, not anymore. This should win an Oscar or some such high level accolade from movie makers. Thoroughly enjoyable. As we all know even on the days when we aren't personally out on the trails, watching 1/2 hour masterpiece like this gives some nice fraction of feeling and benefit as the real thing. How much fun this would be.
Thanks Jon!
Your videos have brought me joy and calmness. Before covid I hiked, photographed and camped in Dolomites all the time. Since covid and starting my own photo company I completely abandoned all of the life adventures. After watching some of your videos I purchased a plane ticket to Palma to hike the GR221 in January. I am packed and ready to depart on the 6th. Thank you for the videos
AWESOME! Hope you enjoy that trip and get back to more adventures in the future
As always, gorgeous video. Sure the Dolomites are awesome, but you know how to sublime them with your filming skills.
And your "bedroom" at 5:35 is the most beautiful bedroom I've ever seen😍😍😍
36 minutes of pure bliss, can't wait for the next one!
Come on YT, push this video to MILLION views
THANK YOU! :D That campsite was amazing for sure. Too bad I couldn't see the sunrise from there, but you can't have it all (;
This is by far the most beautiful movie I have ever seen about the Dolomites - thank you so much
Thank you!
I'm speechless. your film is just awesome. another level. In my country, there was very sad accident.. this film heals me and I appreciate that. - from South Korea -
Thank you. I heard about the accident in Seoul. All the best to you!
I love that you included such a relevant scripture at the end… it was exactly what I was thinking. Incredible work, the best I’ve seen. God bless!
Harmen, thank you for making this video. I know there are already tons of very enthusiastic comments regarding your craftmanship but let me add to the lot - I'm in awe. The sheer level of complexity and effort that went into creating this is astounding. I am a beginner hiker, photography enthusiast and recently purchased my first drone specifically to capture the Dolomites. To say your movie is inspiring is an understatement. Congrats, you are on an other level. I'll make sure to watch your other videos.
I live in the Dolomites and I can say only: thank you for this fantastic video. Living down in the valleys, sometimes we forget the beauty of our mountains...
Grazie!!!
You and Bruno Milani are the best in filming the Dolomiti.
Your sense of cinematography is incredible. The way you blend with music is even more mesmerizing. God gives you the immense power to create such astonishing visual art. Thank you. Watching from another side of the world.
Thanks a lot 😊
@@HarmenHoek wow reply from the man himself. Beautiful...
Thanks! Really well conceived videos, beautifully made, wonderful landscapes, gentle background music , the hiker is always low key against the scenery and let's not forget his simple coffee equipment which seems to make a wonderful cup of percolated coffee.
Many thanks!
I normally don’t make comments on YT but I got to tell you. This video simply gives joy to my heart ❤️🏔️ I come from Patagonia, Argentina and I have a deep love for the mountains. I always wanted to go to Dolomites but it always look so crowded and not wild enough. But this is the first time I see it in this way. I’ll def try go visit it in October. Beautiful images, beautiful edition, beautiful hike. You made it outstanding !
Beautiful cinematography in an amazing location.
Thanks a lot!
Epic video!
Appreciated!
Beautiful photo and editing. Everything is of highest quality and simply stunning to watch in 4k! Thanks for your effort,
You're welcome!
All the films you make are masterpieces. "The Dolomites" is the most aesthetic and perfectly pure film. You make the mountain even more beautiful, it is sublimated by your effort to discover it, alone, when it starts to protect and hide itself.
Enjoyed reading this, thanks (:
Un viaggio splendido e incantato come la natura per chi l'accetta fa da capolavoro . Grazie !!!!
This is just so epic, fantastic footage and really enjoyable to come along on this journey with you through the screen. Amazing suff Harmen, keep doing what you`re doing.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful.
Thank you!