50 DAYS PHOTO EXPEDITION 1:4 - White wolves on Ellesmere Island, Canada
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- EXPEDITION ELLESMERE SERIES
The first video in a series from my two-month Arctic wildlife photography expedition to the Ellesmere Island. I am on a mission with my friend Anders Bilgram to photograph the white Arctic wolf and to find the letters from the Danish adventurer Christian Vibe who was here 80 years ago.
From the small window in the twin otter airplane, I could see the desolated land underneath. Only ice and mountains, black and white, nothing else. A frozen world with no sign of life. This is Ellesmere Island and it is here I am going to spend the next two months chasing my dream. - the dream about getting a glimpse and maybe even photograph the white Arctic wolf.
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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.
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You are not a youtuber, you are a very good documentary filmmaker!
Absolutely fascinating, I am more than thrilled. When i saw the pictures of the arctic fox i was close to tears, so much emotion transport your pictures. Thank you!
Thank you so much Andy for your kind words. I'm really glad I can touch you with this adventure. I promise you I got quite emotional too but you will find out in part 2 or 3😉 thanks again for your encouraging words
Finally,after a long wait,the first video of the trip has arrived...an early Christmas present! This really gave a sense of what the trip was like,and even though the wildlife images are few and far between,the visual diary of the adventure more than makes up for that. What an adventure of a lifetime this must have been...can't wait to see the next leg of the journey!
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Let's stop and swap out a piston in the engine. And you can't wear gloves to do it. These people are tough and resourceful, must be a pleasure to be around them. A bear, fox and lemming. From sheer exaustion from a long day on the sleds to days of boredom in a cabin, excitement from bear encounters to the careful methodical drudgery of survival. I love it!
I pressed the like button before watching. 100% confidence in the quality of your videos.
True😂
Same here 😀
first 5 seconds got me like "omg" - instant like
Same here! One of the most anticipated videos of 2019! 👍🏽
Always do the same!
Fantastic! My 74 year old brain is going full “Walter Mitty” watching this.
@@fgb3126 I know who Walter Mitty is but I have found most folks don't.
The photo of that fox sleeping but keeping an eye out I think might just be the cutest thing ever
Morten, Everytime I watch your videos I feel like I should be paying for it..Fantastic quality of content and adventures with meanings.
This Is the best quality video that you can find in youtube
Don Ghost lol 😂😂
Yup
Just awesome Morten, you tubes David Attenborough.
You always make me feel as if i am actually there with you, an amazing experience.
Thanks Dave - what a compliment:)
Terribly waiting for second part............ And I am from India 🇮🇳
Same
It is never about the results but always about the journey itself. What an amazing person you are Morten!
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Immediate thumbs up! An extraordinary adventure.
I really appreciate your hard work to capture wildlife, nature.. it's Awesome feeling to watching you. Great job👍
I'm waiting for Part 2 Episode...
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Love your work bro....love from Pakistan
TV like Videos! Greetings from Germany
You have done an amazing job capturing a truly epic adventure! This piece was so beautifully crafted with the video, images, narration and music! I cannot wait for Part 2! Cheers Morten and all the best for the holiday season!
Grabbed my coffee in my thermos and got cozy next to the fire. Been waiting for this video of your expiditiona nd adventure for awhile. Beautiful work Morten, and thanks for the new calendar our 2019 was almost finished so perfect timing. Have a great day and be safe out there.
And I thought my 2 week expidition into the deep wilderness of Idaho was a logistic challenge, holy smokes Morten, you are next level!
Morten, where did the wood to burn in the cabin come from? Is it sourced nearby and snowmobiled in each time?
Sorry for all the questions, but, I noticed many times when seeing tracks of wolves leading off into the distance there was also other smaller sets going in parallel in the same direction. Is the Arctic Wolf hunting via following tracks or is it able to follow by smell (or both I guess)?
This is better than 95% of the National Geographic episodes I've seen, outstanding Morten
I find myself tearing up watching your polar bear footage, thinking that thos beautiful animals will some day be no more :-(
Thank you so much 👍 it is so encouraging to hear. We are burning fuel in the cabin and not woods. The smaller tracks are from a fox and a lemming😊 that moment with the polar bear was epic
Wow, been looking forward to this for so long! It’s also coincided with receiving your book which is amazing! Thank you Morten, your videos and photos are incredible and inspire so much. Please don’t ever stop!!
these are quality videos!!
The perfect timing. I had a feeling this would come out over the Christmas holiday.
I’m just about to make myself a warm cup of coffee, light the fire and then sit down and enjoy your Christmas gift to every one.
Thank you for putting in the time to make this.
Nice video👍
Greetings from Switzerland!
Fabulous present for us all, thank you! Looking forward to giving this video the time it deserves, sitting with a glass of something warm. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family 🌲
Best video ever😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍🤩🤩
I’ve just binge watched all four of your videos and was totally blown away by being able to “share” your amazing experience. In 2019 I joined an expedition cruise to Arctic Canada & Greenland, as soon as I saw your footage of Grise Fjord I knew exactly where you were, it brought back many of my own memories. Thank you so much for making these films and for sharing your beautiful images.
This is how to captivate an audience, what an incredible episode Morten. The drama, emotion and the story telling was fantastic and the images were a testament to the adventure we are privileged to witness. Truly breath taking work 👍
Thanks so much. It means a lot to me to read such a great compliment
Just finished watching this, amazing trip, I cant imagine anything so cold, Im an Aussie and never seen snow. I really liked this, I know Id never get to go to a place like this and not fit enough to do so anyway. Its like being along with you for the journey
I really don't know anything about north. And I wonder who's gonna build a cabin in such a place and who's gonna maintain it. And you are really awsome sir.
Thank you so much. This is a hunter's cabin. Build by the community
Probably built by the two Inuit guides that were there for this kind of adventure tourism and probably also used as a hunt camp.
Wow!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL video!! To get that one shot of the polar bear would have paid for the trip in itself but I see you were able to find an Arctic fox as well. Both incredibly beautiful creatures!! That would have been a moment that I'd never forget and I doubt you will either!
What a fantastic expedition and thank you for sharing it to the world.
I hope that one day, National Geographic or Canadian Geographic pays interest in your Elsmere Island expedition. You definitely deserve such recognition.
Just paused the video got back with my coffee and now i am ready for your video.
Extraordinaria expedición de fotografía artística en Ellesmere Island , fabuloso vídeo .Saludos
Sabes si senpueden ver en eapañol? Gracias...son exelentes
Love the photos of the fox. I liked the way he watched you through one eye whilst he rested.
Coffee is ready. Will enjoy this part. Thank you and greeting from Germany Morten.
You hace talent for this friend you can make incredible things
Wow Even I can’t describe my feelings while watching this video i want to work with you ❤️
Well documented as usual, Morten. What an adventure; you would make John Rae proud.
I can hardly wait for part II. Thank you so much for all of the quality videos you share with us.
Glædelig jul og godt nytår !!
That Video is amazing!! it really made me Dream about the North, especially with how calm you're Videos are. But even then I was absolutely excited when you saw the bear and the fox. And you also made some Incredible Pictures: ) Looking Forward to the next video
Thank you so much. I love your encouraging comments.
26.23 - that look back at the camera, brought a tear to my eye.
Magnificent.
Godbless you, great work!! Big respect from mexico
can we please take a moment and acknowledge the fact that those guys repaired a broken piston in the middle of the arctis with about -20°C?! Holy damn shit. Absolute madlads those guys.
I would love to do something like this one day.
My thoughts exactly! These are the moments that last a lifetime.
@@dk2428 If I did 50 percent of that, it would be incredible.
Why don't you do it now?
What an amazing experience, with difficulties and challenges but great successes in finding the first message from Vibe and exquisite photos of lemming, polar bear and fox, as well as the landscape. Those pure white animals surviving in the pure white ice desert is fantastic. So harsh yet so beautiful. Your passion is courageous, Morten. Well done to Anders and the guides, too. I await Part 2...
Wow..no better way to spend Sunday afternoon..I would love to sit down after Christmas dinner and watch part two..
Finally! I know that you have been struggeling in finding the motivation to create this video but I have been looking forward to see this adventure for a long time!
I felt tears in my eyes when the polar bear walked across the frame and then the arctic fox nuzzling your camera. What an amazing adventure! I can't wait for part 2! Thank you so much Morten for taking us along with you!
Thanks for an excellent video and what a fantastic adventure this must have been - I allready look forward to see the next part. Merry Christmas to you
Friend of mine recommended this to me. And I must say. I haven't seen videos like this anywhere else on TH-cam. These are full documentaries of what he is doing and where he's going.
Let's hope we can see more adventures of this fantastic man.
What an incredible video Morten!! Already looking forward to the next one👍
The cairn and changing a piston in the middle of no where...crazy!!!
Excellent content, Morten! What a thrilling adventure you had! Thanks for sharing!
Morten, you have all my admiration. I cannot imagine all the efforts you put for the preparation of this expedition, the logistic issues, the cold, the frustation, the reporting of this video itself . You may not have seen the wolf but man , let me say that you lived your dream and that's the most important thing. Thanks Morten. Greetings from Italy
I'd watch an expedition episode of yours every time over a movie in the cinemas, an episode from a show or the tv program (granted, I don't even watch tv). As I've probably said before, these videos are so great to watch, not just from an entertainment standpoint. You capture what few people are able to see in their lives, unique moments with unique and fascinating creatures. And the fact that you love nature, the animals and just exploring everything, just makes it so true and therefore very good.
All this, in combination with your filming, editing and choice of music, makes for something far better than anything I've seen on nature programs.
All the best from Germany!
A fellow wildlife photographer friend recently introduced me to your work and I greatly admire the shots you get as well as the effort to get them plus produce high quality videos! If you should ever want to travel to Wyoming in the States, I'd love to introduce you to my area a bit where there was a wolf in front of my house last night, a mountain lion a couple week ago, and many many other beautiful wild things. Either way, I'll continue to enjoy your work and travels!
Incredible film Morten! I love joining you on these adventures, allows me to escape a little on my way to and from work everyday
The cold is not my world, which is why your videos fascinate me even more. Just great what you are doing! Thanks for this perfect video!
Huge compliment on how you use the music! It feels like a movie!
You really make the watcher feel like being there. The whole video is right up there with some of the best documentaries. Shooting out there in those demanding conditions makes this more valuable to us, watching from the warmth and comfort of our home. Tackling those temperatures and that frozen barren landscape is a challenge. Thank you for sharing your experiences, thoughts and shots from this challenging, extraordinary expedition. Merry Christmas from Transylvania.
I am curious if you have done or can do a video on what the struggles were when you first did wild life photos with the Z series compared to DSLR? Best settings for the Z to minimize missed shots/focus? If you already have a video on this topic let me know.
Absolutely stunning.
We live on an amazing planet, alongside some beautiful wildlife. Damn anyone who's intention is to destroy what should be cherished.
Thank you Morten for sharing your experiences.
Looking forward to Part 2. 👍
Great to have seen the first two films of this expedition. Your documentary has a visceral, immersive style and it is great to see the genuine passion you and Anders have for this land, the efforts and the meaningful nature of your discoveries and the rewards. The Arctic Fox and the Ghost Wolf.... "wow!!!" moments indeed. Always inspiring to watch your videos :)
First class and it’s great to see more if you unique adventures
The best channel on TH-cam / anywhere for that matter. Morten you’re a true inspiration.
Wow, wow, wow, can’t wait for part II Morten. An incredible adventure, the arctic fox was just amazing, what an incredible existence in so harsh an environment.
This is just epic, serious environment to do an expedition in! I always enjoy your videos because your love for nature is so evident, it's not only about the photography it's also about embracing and enjoying nature!
Camilla & I are going to have to get some coffee in for this one
Morten, I have no words. This is awesome and crazy at the same time! Big respect to all of you that you have been out there under this conditions.
Simplemente hermoso, saludos desde Chile♥️🇨🇱
Marvelous. No other words can describe it. The wolf tracks, the sunsets, and the arctic fox. What an incredible experience. Such a lovely video, Morten!
Tow bar on one sled and rope on the other. Why did you use rope?
this man is living his best life
Watching your videos packing all these giant cameras and lenses and tripods in the wilds. Had me buy the Olympus EM1.2 and the 300mm f4. 😝
WOW! This is amazing as usual but really like the story behind the scene in this part 1. I can't wait to see part 2. Thanks for bringing us along with you on your adventures and being real. I really like to see and hear the success but also it is nice to see the struggles and how you solve them. It is very great information for my students to see what it takes to get those wonderful photos of yours. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing great job !!!
Love the long form video Morten. Great stuff.
Simply fantastic ...
Bravo Morten Bravo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Amazing trip. Well planned and documented👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Thank you for sharing with us 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wow man.... Wow.... Nice video, beautiful story, and very emotional photos. Waiting part 2. 😉😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love watching your adventures. Couldn't imagine making a trip like this!
Looking at that photo at 19:20 the emotion that it emits is just amazing
Question. What's the best mirrorless camera for wildlife photography under $1500 (body only)
Oh that is hard for me to answer. I have only tried the Nikon Z6 and Z7 so I am not the right to answer this. I have heard a lot of people talking very good about the Fujifilm
@@MortenHilmer that's ok. I will do some research on fujifilm and what they have on offer. Thank you.
As someone who lives in Canada, I think you’d love to photograph the wildlife of British Columbia and Alberta. The mountains, lakes and fauna are spectacular. It’s a must-do.
Well worth waiting for, an early Christmas present for us all!
Ho Ho Ho ...🎅...Merry Christmas for The Whole Family and a Happy New Year. ...🎅🎅🎅🎅Thanks You! !!!
i was about to see a movie, but suddenly i find this!!!!!, PERFECT!!!, you deserve more subscribers dude, AWESOME WORK!!!
...again...super exciting...!!!
...happy when you upload part 2...
...good wishes...
...christian from germany
Great and amazing full of ice mountain tour. Small house is great help by villagers. Polar bear and white fox pictures are great. Polar bear rolling and white fox one eye open are amazing scenes. Testing done of Nikon camera minus 32 temperature. Great work. Keep going. Best wishes.
New Delhi, India.
Wow, what an adventure - simply stunning! Ive been looking forward to an opportunity to watch this and now I’m really looking forward to the next part 😀
Being introvert i always see your videos as an anti-depressants.. ❤ They give me genuine feel, that background music choosen very accurate, however, waiting for second part. I remeber once you had very less subscribers , today they are getting better one day they will be in millions Morten. InshaAllah. Your true fan from Pakistan 🇵🇰 lots of love, respect and prayers..!
Regards : Kashif Ahmed Memon
Fun fact: that's not just a Danish saying and it's not that old. "All things come to those who wait" derives from an early 20th C. poem by Lady Mary Montgomerie Curie, who wrote poetry under the pseudonym Violet Fane. The poem was in French; its title, " Tout Vient À Qui Sait Attendre"' translates to "Everything comes to who knows how to wait".
Where is the “LOVE” button? So looking forward to the Part 2! 🙂
Thank you for these incredibly inspiring pictures and impressions.
you are such a great inspiration.
Your videos and pictures make my day great.
I am happy every time new videos appear.
a big thank you and many Christmas greetings from Germany
The moment when you showed the polar bear footage was really really intense. I had shivers and lots of feelings going on. Thank you for these emotions, Morten
Great wildlife photography..
I come from INDONESIA...
Great wildlife photography..
I come from INDONESIA...
Awesome!!!!! Really excited to watch the Video from this Trip! Greetings from germany
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That seems like a fun expedition next Year me and my family are taking a trip to Churchill October 20th 2021 to see these amazing animals the polar bear also I really love your video i’ve been dreaming of becoming a wildlife photographer for years and I hope you have I really good day
And I want to tell you my dearest boy that 😍 your camera your every equipment is soo good ..especilly your cam very good result very clear .... well-done 👍👌💌💕💞💓🤡😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Absolutely brilliant, Morten! You did a wonderful job putting this incredible video together. Beautiful photos, every one of them, but the documentary of your trip - the way you tell your stories are captivating. So glad you had an amazing trip!
Oilers. Well, he's a Canadian.
An excellent video.AMAZING photos.