BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FROM BLIND - my routines
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2020
- How to photograph birds from a photo blind. My routines step by step. How to, baiting, camera traps and behind the scenes. Open full description for more information.
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Location: Denmark
Date: November 2020 (2 days)
Day: 11°C (52°F)
Night: 2°C (36°F)
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A few questions:
1. What kind of blind are you using?
Home made - I got it from a friend four years ago. I have modified it a bit with a foam floor. It is really heavy so I had to move it to the field with a tractor and put it on some logs to avoid the moisture destroying the wood. I would like to modify it so that I have windows 360.
2. What meat do you use for baiting?
I most often use road kills that I find when I drive around. Sometimes one of the farmers has some bones after slaughtering - I also use that. I prefer road kills though because they are natural and because I move them from the road and avoid further kills of scavengers like craws, ravens and foxes. I have an extra freezer to store these road kills. I am very aware not to bait too often. Usually 5-10 times during one season. I do not want to disturb the natural behaviour of the wildlife by making them used to a feeding spot.
3. What kind of tripod are you using in the blind?
I use a home made ground pod to avoid the legs of a normal tripod. The ground pod is made of steel pipes welded together and painted. I originally made it for photographing shorebirds where pushing the normal tripod through the sand was quite cumbersome. In the snow I use it with a pair of small skis that I can click on. Commercial ground pods are available though.
4. How do you record through your viewfinder?
I use an Atomos Ninja V that I have connected to the camera. I find it rather difficult to use for general wildlife photography because it add both weight and volume. I think it is worth it though since it allows me to sometimes share my view through the camera.
5. What camera and lens are you using and why?
In this video I am using the Nikon 600mm f/4 FL lens on the Nikon Z6 with the FTZ adapter. I like to use this setup in the blind because the low aperture lets me blur both the foreground and the background. Furthermore the combination of the fast lens and the full-frame sensor with relatively few megapixels on the Z6 is a brilliant combination in low light.
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The way you can capture me with "nothing"..... no music, no big animals or canyons..... just the love to nature. No stress. Awesome. Love it.
It’s not just your photography I admire, your ingenuity, craftsmanship and patience are equally inspiring
Some times , OUT THERE in the wilderness , you just can't hop a few miles or even towns to get what you want or need. Plus a lot of times it saves you money & you can get a more use full out come.
Let’s grab a snack and watch Morten Whisper into the camera😂♥️
My favourite wildlife photographer
Me tooo
Danish people are so repectful with nature that it shows everywhere as it's best. And Morten, you are very best example of it.
I have visited Denmark many times as my son is a DTU student and allways appreciated the way you, the danish, live side by side in harmony with nature. In my last visit just a month ago I was able to take images of ravens, owls, deers, etc just taking a walk from my son's home.
Morten, you and people like you, make it possible because you are the best Nature ambassador. People respect and love what they know and you make them love Nature.
Great job Morten!
Best regards from Barcelona!
You should see the debate there is here in Denmark regarding if the wolfs belong here or not...
I’ve been blessed with a baby boy this week and I am gonna talk about Morten’s stories during his bed time.. thank you so much for sharing these experiences:) lots of love.. 🇮🇳
I thought you were gonna name it Morten.
Please never stop making videos! Legend!
You have such a great gift. You may have created a whole new group of fans just letting the work speak for itself. I like the new format.
Morten you made it possible for me to consider you as a friend even though we never met, you are a great human being and a great photographer. Thank you!
Dear Morten, thank you for all the effort you put into grasping these precious moments in audio and video. You are my favourite in TH-cam
Great photos and sound advice. I especially enjoy the silence in the first half of the video. It reminds me of this last summer and the time I spent in my first makeshift blind that I built out of fallen trees, bushes and rope. Due to the pandemic I left NYC and spent many months in the Adirondacks learning from experience and from videos like this one here, to perfect my wildlife photography/videography skills. I also made many wildlife friends including red squirrels and a chipmunk who would sit with me in the blind while I took photos/videos. Watching your video makes me wish I was back there again. Being in the wild in the silence can be very therapeutic and a reminder of the unmatched beauty of the natural world that is always present whether we notice it or not.
Passion and perseverance, I love this video!!!😱😱🙏🏻🙏🏻
Morten himself can make a movie on wildlife , just look at his angles while making videos , its like a movie sequence ❤️
Yep
Yeah man!
And I thought, this is a movie.
Dear Morten
Your videos are the best thing about wildlife photography i've ever seen
I practice photography, at least I try, in the unique setting of macrophoto, with the Olympus system.
I've always wanted to get into wildlife photography, as I'm passionate about nature and thanks to your videos, I'm going to take a leap
When I see the quality of the content you offer, I make a trip every time I connect to your TH-cam channel, and this every day.
Society, hunters, all those who harm our environment should learn from you to known and respect it !
You are a kind of magician with et heart and a camera instead of a stick, a defender of nature!
May you continue in this way! I admire you!
Too bad I live so far away, I wish you had met...
Cedric
(Sorry for the quality of my english, but i'm french !)
Thank you so much for your kind words Cedric. I wish you all the best luck on your trips😊
Always a good watch! Beautiful Jay pictures Morten. You have the utmost respect for wildlife and your preparation and attention to detail to avoid disturbing the wildlife is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing another photo experience.
Very peaceful. I wish I have this moment someday in my life.
10mins of no words and still pure relaxation - morten special talent
Through your videos, you make the "silent knowledge" that is normally really hard to aquire, loud and clear for everyone here. I thank you for it.
Morten, I admire your art and your devotion to your art. The first part of your video was astonishing. No words were needed. You told your story like few are capable of doing. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge. You are an inspiration.
Aha, wait is over !! Just finished the 23.41 minutes of meditation!! Thanks a lot.
It is not just your vlog is relaxing, also your voice is just a lullaby to my ears that makes me sleep ☺️☺️☺️
I just love watching everything you do - you're an inspirational ambassador for photography.
It's awesome 👏
Love the new format you are using for your videos. Thank you so much for showing us how you go about getting your images, techniques,hints and tips. I am just clearing a paddock I have on my land ready for building a photo blind in the new year, I would love to know how you built yours as there are so many out there, yours looks just the thing I'm looking for. Have a great 7days in the forest and look forward to seeing the video of your adventures, good luck!
Fabulous in so many ways. It is always worth the wait. Some photographers produce a video every 7 days and I think pushing to do that they sometimes lower the quality. Your videos are so enjoyable and your style is developing so nicely. And you clearly put in so much time and effort. Thanks.
Hey Morten..thank you for the lessons on photography..keep you videos coming..stay well n safe
I've finally had a chance to binge-watch the past two months of your videos - it's been a stressful and busy time. Thank you so much. You really do make the world a better place.
I talk to you sometime if you free now you text me
Always a pleasure watching you work
Very creatively beautiful❤️📸
I loved this video. The first 10 minutes were so relaxing. No talking, little to no music, and most importantly NO ADS. I will gladly take a longer ad done by you at a good part of the video than nonsense stuff interrupting after every 5 minuets.
Absolutely spectacular 👍🏻❤️
Love all your content!!! I'm about 1 yr into wildlife photography and love every second you are an amazing photographer
It's always a joy to watch your vlogs. I have to admit even your filmography gets better and it has very high quality. The content doesn't surprise me. Very informative presented with such a style, I always want to run to the wild after the video ends.
Oh man diese Ausrüstung da läuft mir das Wasser im Mund zusammen es sei dir gegönnt ,Super Fotos .
Morten, love watching your videos! You have a unique style and you bring that across in the way you present it!
i never knew nature photography is that much work, thanks for the BTS
I salute to his hard work and dedication
Great video, I love the way you let the images speak for themselves.
I can just watch your videos all day Morten, happy holidays and thankyou!
That's what I call passion!!
Ur my inspiration
Morten your wealth of information is fantastic. So relaxed and I love how you share the settings and how you stage the location.
Your video has given me another level of satisfaction
It's nice to have somewhere to do this. I set up some perches at a local nature reserve.
Some branches with holes drilled in to hold bird seed.. Unfortunately someone removed them.
There are now no perches for the birds, so they don't come anywhere close to the hides, or
viewing areas.
Hi Morten, this morning i just wait for a video and i'm here. Thanks
Siempre me gusto la manera en la que garba 😀
Nice to have a trail cam 👍
Always high-quality content, interesting, beautifully filmed, and edited, thank you, Morten 😊
What a perfect end to my day. These videos relax you, take you on a journey with nature and teach you so much. And that's why only the one's who put in the time and effort will be rewarded with amazing images or video clips. It's a pity normal work gets in the way. Or does it? Well done Morten another brilliant video.
Really awesome! Love all the information and instruction. Superb!
Great video Morten! I appreciate the detail you go into when preparing. You think about every little thing. Have a great trip in the forest!
Its unreal how your videos are always so entertaining and educational. Keep up the hard work, dude!
I love this kind of video so much!
Your pictures are so impressive.
Thank you very very much for sharing these moments in nature with us!
Always inspiring Morten
Your Videos are always on top. Thx.
I just finished basic training and I am looking forward to catching up on six months of content. I love your stuff Morten Hilmer, keep it up.
Always brilliant thought provoking content
great video Morten, and some really good tips thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks Morten, another great, informative video! Thank you for sharing your incredible talents with us.
BEAUTIFUL video Morten.
Absolutely inspiring to hear about all your thoughts.
Awesome blind! Awesome video Morten! Great photography!
You are a wizard. Thanks for everything you do.
3 mins in and already i feel better today! every time i see your videos it makes me want to build a blind in my garden but i just dont get the wildlife! maybe i will build it anyway and just drink coffee and sit in the quiet to watch your videos. thank you Morton
Sooo relaxing!! Wow!
Fantastic video morten I love the styles of all your videos keep up the good work and stay safe!
Life without Coffee n Camera is just impossible
Camera & Coffee!
3:06 : A Teapot!!?...Tea?, 😲 , you haven't changed your religion have you? Terrific work as usual, really looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
I've never seen a man more passionate about something in my whole life, its truly inspiring..you sure do love your coffee!
Great video Morten. Very helpful.
i just... i really want to enjoy life like you! actually the best out there.
Master of the B-Roll....
Wow, another fantastic video. Really appreciated the behind the scenes content.
Really great picture of the jay with the funny hairstyle, I really enjoyed that one :)
Brilliant video and photography
Your work is so amazing. Its a pleasure to watch your videos.
Such a beautiful and tranquil setting. Your photography is exquisite, Morten. Thank you so much for sharing.
I appreciate all the info that you share in your videos...some fine images in this one,and what a comfortable looking living space too!
Great stuff Morten! Thanks for sharing!
I always enjoy these videos and can't wait for you to produce the next one!
Amazing nature photography works always from Morten. I saluted. 😊
It is nice to see your screen while you are taking photos and see your settings switching. Great tips as usual and very informative. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your trip!
Great advice and great photos as usual Morten.
Thank you very much Mister Hilmer, all the best!
You are amazing... thank you for sharing your valuable information.
You're a great photographer and a great teacher 👍.
Loved the way you explained every simple thing, learned a lot
Greetings from India 🇮🇳
Beautiful and thank you for sharing your experience
Another excellent video. Thanks for sharing your experience. Merry Christmas 🎅
Thank you ever so much. You made my day special. Take care.
Another great video Morten👍👍❤😊
Well, never a dull moment or any disappointment my friend! And good to see your a dab hand at sowing and making your own accessories! Sweet work, some cracking images, Jays such an underrated Crow! Very relaxing watch as always and an inspiration to others! Great advice behind the scenes, so important to let the subjects relax before the shutter fires! Well done MH 🙏👍. Regards R:-)
Picking up some tips Richard, lol, it's ok I am still watching yours...
@@littlemike50 lol, good man👍 I’ve been watching Morten since he started. Great thing about watching other people is that you never stop learning and we all pick up tips from each other which is cool. He’s always got great content 👍.all the best R 👍
Excellent Morten.... best regards Martin
Nice
We have been in lockdown here in America for a long time but I have been able to observe the birds in my own back garden and it is so interesting how the different personalities of the birds dictate how you photograph them. The wee little chickadee is bold and I can actually sit out on my deck or walk around the feeder and the chickadee will squawk at me but not fly away. The Blue Jay on the other had is a very large and loud bird but also is very skittish and if I even look out the window they fly away. So I put out my popup photo blind early in the morning to photograph the Blue Jays.
Thank you for pointing out your focusing techniques it has really helped alot!
thank you very much you've been a massive inspiration for me and you've been getting me through quarantine
Nice little video, Morten. Plenty of good advice for budding photographers. Keep up the good work. Best wishes and Stay safe.
Great video as usual Morten 👍🏻
I’m gona need a lot of coffee now. Enjoy your trip, Morten. See you in 7... may be 8days???
Excelente video, muchas gracias
Awesome video and great shots!
I never even thought about the behavior of the birds. It seemed as simple as getting into the shed and snapping photos but in fact there is so much more to it!
as always, a fantastic video and huge inspiration!