BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FROM PHOTO BLIND | Wildlife photography behind the scenes - nikon z6, camouflage

In this behind the scenes video I am spending the day in my photo blind in the company of my dog, Bjørn, just to experience the calming feel of being surrounded by nature and , if I'm lucky, hoping to see some birds.
I did not expect a whole lot of things to happen, and since my GH5 vlogging camera is broken and sent to repair, I did not expect to make any vlogging either.
This day in the photo blind turned out to be an amazing experience. I was so sad at the thought of not being able to share some of these moments that I decided to try vlogging with the Nikon Z6, which I also used for all the video and most of the photos in this short video.
I hope you will like these moments from the Danish nature.
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[@souviksaha.4707]

You have a great companion in your photo blind , your dog . He seems to understand everything you are doing .

[@scottpitner4298]

Right there is a nice collection of some of the smartest birds. How awesome to watch them using those big brains!

[@markharris5771]

I remember the first video I saw of yours, it was the first Musk Oxen and I thought: "This Guy is amazing, but why has he only got just over 100 subscribers?" Now I think "This Guy is amazing, but why has he got under 1M subscribers”. Great work as always Morten, thank you.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks a lot Mark. Ever since I uploaded my first videos you have been a fantastic supporter and your encouraging comments have brought so many smile on my lips. To be fair I am not so focused on how many subscribers I have but what really makes me happy is how nice you all are. Reading through all these comments makes me want to share even more adventures and beautiful moments in nature.

[@LucaAntonioPiga]

Me too Dude..

[@mohitjangid4807]

Exactly i was thinking same but hope very soon his video’s reach will increase. Great efforts.

[@sakhishah3319]

Mark Harris same thinking bro

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

I like amazing to see. Great video of wildlife of nature birds. 👌Thank! Morten.

[@jackcurrie389]

i’m a 13 year old photography and your videos inspire me so much! i set up a blind near my home and have been happy with the results i’m getting. thanks so much for the inspiration and keep up the great work! your dog is really cute by the way!

[@MortenHilmer]

That is absolutely awesome Jack. I started nature photography when I was at your age and that is the best thing I have ever done. This is going to bring you so many unforgettable experiences in nature. Great to hear that you have made a blind near your house - I love being in the blind and just observe the animals without disturbing them. I wish you all the best luck:)

[@jackcurrie389]

thanks morten! i’m so thankful you replied! if you want to see a little bit of what i do my instagram is jc_wildlife! thanks for the support and have a great day!

[@willnotbetracked8222]

Loving Bjorn Morten! Enjoy him as much as you can! We lost our two little boys (Cockers Spaniels) a few months ago, just 8 weeks apart and we are still struggling 😔 so do me a favour and give your little rascal a nice big kiss and a cuddle from me!

[@juancurcio]

Extraordinary !!! a love your sensitivity and your respect for the nature... you are a great human being

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

I don't think my dog would have been so chilled out and relaxed 🙂. Nice film Mortem 👍

[@voodoo304]

Beautifully amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@Freddyjnes]

Fantastic, I'm a 14-year-old wildlife photographer started last year but getting serious now especially after winning a comp, but you're the main reason I'm getting serious about it you've really inspired me And I wish my dog was that well behaved he goes mad at any animal or noise.

[@michaellyons5208]

Always so very refreshing. With temps in single digits here in the Mid Atlantic US most critters have stayed sheltered...as well as most people too. It is good to see you out, and makes me look forward to heading back out as well.

[@ollierobo3681]

I always watch your videos as a bit of a wind down on a night, A busy day at work, eat dinner and watch you in a hide. Your videos are always so calming and beautiful. Filled with wonder and just so inspiring. I was a landscape photographer, who as every other landscape photographer, watched Thomas Heaton. That's where I was first introduced to you, and I fell in love with what you do. You have inspired me to expand my lense collection and I am now saving for the tamron 150-600 to get my wildlife photography ball rolling. I do a little with my tamron 70-300 but I definitely need a lense to get closer. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see what you have planned with 2019!

[@tonyknight3454]

Morton I doubt there are many things in life that can beat watching your videos It is always a very calming experience. Your videos should be prescribed by doctors to any one feeling a bit down, Thank you so much for allowing us into your extraordinary and fascinating world.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you for your nice compliment Tony. It is so nice to hear that you find them relaxing. That is how I feel when being out there👍

[@kevinpalmer8947]

Gidday Morten, Again thank you for sharing techniques and time in your hide. I find each time I learn something new and that I can apply to my bird and wildlife photography. Stay well and see you next time.

[@skymedic48]

Man i love your videos. This one specifically, your excitement and passion makes them for me. What a sweet doggie, so quiet. Give him scratches for me, and he deserves a tbone after this!!

[@annevinther1559]

I love birds and I hope see more about it here! Hugs, dear Morten! :)

[@RobertTeague]

Thanks for another wonderful video. Even though I don't do wildlife, or even have any interest in wildlife photography, I still enjoy your videos very much and they are always appreciated.

[@codyl1992]

Love the sound and the music and the ambience.

[@siddharth7441]

watching ur video in the sunrise with a cup of coffee , so satisfying

[@ElementsSti]

Beautiful 👍🏻 Thank you! Love the scene where it looks like Bjorn is photographing 😂

[@wallyjones2826]

Incredibly inspiring, Morten. The solitude of the hide, the clearing, a mixed flock of Corvids, beautiful Buzzards, a companion who knows when to be silent - all that - and coffee, too! It seems as though producing a photograph is almost an afterthought. Enjoying the moment. THAT'S what is important in life! And you shared it with all of us. Thank you.

[@F1OCU]

Thanks for sharing Morten great footage again. Loving the PoV on the Buzzards excellent colour and detail, got to be one of my favorite raptors here in England. Keep up the wonderful photography.

[@MrJuniormikey]

Wonderful video makes we want to go into the woods.

[@BenFitzcosta]

Thank you for sharing this with us Morten, absolutely amazing photos and amazing birds! Such a beatuiful video.

[@irfanbabar4043]

Hello Morten...One day I was walking on the hill in Toronto, Canada, and saw beautiful birds chirping and flying here and there and to me it looks as if they are so happy and have no stress of this world. I kept looking at them for more than 1 hour and I guess that was the moment in my life that I decided to start wildlife photography. It was spring of 2015 I guess. Next I start looking for photography gears specially camera and lenses. I started searching over the net and saw one of your KZbin clip in which you were doing bird photography. wow that was wonderful.....That really make my desire more intense to move forward. I saved money and purchased D7100 then D500 with Tamron 150-600mm G1 in 2017 ( as I saw you also use this lens). Since then I am in to this as hobbyist at present and do have plan to do full time photography in future. I still watch your you tubes and enjoy but I don't do photography now for time being because some one stole my gear...…..Now saving money again and once I have that amount I will go for same combination soon. Keep uploading your work that is really inspiration for many like me.....good luck

[@littlejohn9078]

Hey Morten, I'm a 16 years old Nature photographer. I started to do nature photography this May and since then I am in the Forest everyday for at least 90 Minutes and that has brought me so many great experiences (seeing a group of fallow deer without Camouflage or photographing a Common Kestrel with his prey). Then I stumbled upon your Channel and I think you have changed my mindset about Nature Photography a lot. It's not the pictures that matter the Most, but the experience! Inspired by you and an Norwegian Author, my New Years Resolution was to sleep in the same forest every month at least once to try to reconnect with Nature (Maybe I am going to upload a Video series about that on my channel) So I slept in the forest this January and it was freaking cold but totally worth it. So thank you for inspiring me on my journey through nature. I hope that one day I can do that with my photography too. Thank you, Titus

[@MortenHilmer]

Hi Titus and thank you for your awesome compliment. I got so happy when I read it. The project you have started sounds absolutely amazing. That is a really really good idea. I think you will get some fantastic experiences out there. Yes you are right. The photos are not what's driving me. Nature is. I wish you all the best luck. See you out there 👍

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

Who's the Norwegian author Titus?

[@littlejohn9078]

@@sdrtcacgnrjrc I'm sorry, but I do not remember his name. He wrote a really good book about the same project I'm doing now. It is really inspiring and good to read. If I remember his name, I'll write you here.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

@@littlejohn9078 thanks. You'd probably like one of my favourite books: 'The Shining Levels' about a bloke getting out of the city in the fifties (I think) gets a job in the woods in the Lake District England. Very nicely written (but probably available translated too). Found it used on eBay, but oddly not on amazon. All the best, Tom

[@RussellMcCollom]

Great photos as usual. I love watching your videos. It keeps me motivated in my own photography.

[@RaulAlguacilFotografia]

Impresionante, muchas gracias por compartir estos momentos, un saludo.

[@ungavaproductions]

I finaly found the way to be a photographer as good as you are...drink more coffee !

[@AstroDenny]

These are great, Morten! I don't usually see that many raptors on the ground here in the southeastern US. This was a great day and you captured it perfectly. Thank you for the great content.

[@YabannPenceresi]

Really great video Morten. So beautifull... :) I'm looking forward to the next video. :)

[@ruthgriffin2053]

Amazing, thank you Morton.

[@benvanboom8907]

The episode is great and the pictures are fantastic Morton 👏, thanks for sharing. 😊

[@EduBroncano]

Dear Morten, I discovered you looking for photography content (also for your funny profile portrait 😂😂) and it worths it for the photography! No doubt! Although I'm more into the landscape style. But the calm, the love for being out there enjoying nature, the intimate style, the extremely honest you are in camera ... That's the big goal! In summary, thanks so much for sharing.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

Your dog is patience and also taking photos too, Hehe

[@TheChuckism1]

Love it , Morten. Only it was about 30 minutes too short. 😁. Keep it coming. Beautiful!

[@gardeningallotmentadventur1465]

Another wonderful upload ty Morten. I love your dog helping out scoping the wildlife😬.. I recently experimented by putting up my very first video.. lol did not go to plan as I was supposed to be shooting deer. You make a perfect job.... unlike mine lol😔

[@PauloVazdaSilvaotigredagua]

I always enjoy your vídeos. thanks

[@tobiensam]

What a great video, relay enjoyed it. Thanks

[@meliheriangga8531]

Fight for the best uncle..😉💪🤙👍👍👍 I want to be like you..😥😥

[@DarrellMphotography]

G'day Morten a tip for you're blind placing empty egg carton on the wall to reduce noise works a treat.

[@shoaibjafar7567]

Good Clicks very Nice Martin

[@Luke_explores]

Great video really enjoyed it! Stunning images as usual

[@dietmarwechselberger6707]

I was waiting eagerly for your new video. As always, I do not feel disappointed. I love your way of presenting the local wildlife. Keep it up. P.S .: The new cameras seem to do a good job. Great details and colors.

[@njs12706]

Love it. Thanks for sharing

[@thanko1]

Wonderful, Morten.

[@cnevett6854]

Such majestic pictures..so enjoyed it all. What kind of raptor was that? They kept guard over their food and didn't share no matter how big the crowd. Also liked the yoga mat for a prop! Thank you again for sharing.

[@Biscuit761YT]

A beautifully restrained video Morten. Thank you.

[@Ankitsharma-xl8ci]

Your videos always inspire me... Great video Mortin

[@TheGuitarsadist]

One of things I love about your video is how calming they are and how dedicated you are to get out and enjoy the moment. Another part is, I have been out numerous times up in an area of the Los Padres National Forest over here in California to a sanctuary area for California Condors. So far have enjoyed every trip but no luck in getting the rare Condor in the wild. When I watch you video, it prompts me to keep trying, so will probably make another trip this upcoming weekend. The CA Condor is so rare, maybe like 500 in world with probably half in wild, but will keep trying while I can. Seeing your video and especially when shooting the birds, prods me and reminds me that I have not accomplished my goal yet and to keep trying. If you are ever in California, give a yell and I could point you or show you some good spots for wildlife and who knows maybe you may even get lucky and get a condor. Thanks-best you and yours

[@AhmtYilmaz]

Finally, new video from Morten :D That notification made me really happy.

[@lynettestewart2758]

We have missed you, beautiful birds. Another great video.

[@emmanuellec6799]

Hi Morten! Watching your videos, especially the latest ones where you show us what you're doing and what's going on around you, without talking, is kind of like a meditation for me. I like watching them surrounded by the silence of my place with only my cat around and a cup of tea :) Also, Bjorn reminds me a lot of a dog we had in our family when I was younger, he was named Igloo. And also thank you for sharing your time in the nature and your beautiful images. I haven't traveled a lot during the last couple of years so your videos always make my day. I travel through your videos, until my next trip. Can't wait to see the next video :) Be safe out there. Cheers!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much Emmanuelle for this wonderful compliment. That is so nice to read. Yeah nature itself is pure meditation and I never come home in a bad mood. Being out there is so different from the usual life in a busy and demanding society. I am looking very much forward to sharing more moments with you 😊

[@dougvarvil6435]

A soothing and calming video. Meditation, Morten style.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much:)

[@guenni0812]

Hello Morten, as always a terrific video. You are the best. Greetings from the Siebengebirge.

[@RaptorVisionProductions]

Amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@shajishots1394]

Unbelievable photography. And unbelievable photographer

[@sebastienhebert6794]

Morten, could you one day explain how you put together your videos. I'm also a wildlife photographer (amateur,) and I would very much enjoy having some tips on how to vlog my experiences! I love how you create this atmosphere, not too sure what it is, but it's always a great visual experience.. kind regards! 🇨🇦

[@paulthompson9699]

Sometimes when I am sitting in nature with camera, fishing rod or nothing, the feeling of well being I get, and have always got for almost 60 years is almost overwhelming. It can at times move me to tears. Your videos can "almost" transport me there. Your enthusiasm and storytelling are in my mind second to none. Thank you for allowing me to spend time with you when I can't be there myself. By the way, did you get a resolution for the faulty Tamron?

[@raven55six]

Your videos are so relaxing, there's something so peaceful with the music you choose & the way you take your viewers on a tour of nature. Thank you so much for such a nice video. Loved it.

[@atanumajumder3201]

I love your all video........ nature is so beautiful.....can you short micro photos ????

[@mr_olson4828]

I never clicked on a video so fast. I love your photos and just the feel of your videos. They are so peaceful and it helps me escape from the hustle and bustle of life. Thank you

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks a lot for such a nice compliment. I really appreciate

[@outsidetripsdotcom]

Amazing close-ups of the birds and thank you for sharing them with us.

[@S.R_Productions]

Ahhhhh, I am home from school and now I can sit back, relax and enjoy some wildlife with my favourite person. This video was posted while I was at school but now I'm home and I can enjoy. Thank you Morten, this video was awesome and the photos were absolutely beautiful

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much for your nice compliment. I'm glad to share my experiences with you 👍

[@robertonicoli5779]

woowww fantastico...!!!

[@giuseppecapilli4914]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@mdempse111]

Another wonderful video as always. I was really looking forward to another video. I hope your GH5 will come back soon from repair. Have a wonderful day!

[@MortenHilmer]

You are so welcome and thanks for the nice comment. Yes hopefully it will be back very soon

[@schweglerd]

Some people have no idea how amazing doing this feels. Your music choice combined with the video is perfect. Big fan, thanks again

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great video, love the low camera angle.

[@feathery_fish9630]

I’m loving your videos and I honestly doubt if there’s anyone that isn’t... You’ve awakened my passion for photography, and for that I am very thankful. Keep it up!

[@MortenHilmer]

That is so nice to hear - I am so proud if I am a part of bringing this fantastic hobby or my I say lifestyle back to life. I wish you all the best luck and thanks a lot for such a nice compliment.

[@RRNaturePhotography]

I love the lone Raven in the tree. Thank you for another inspiring video.

[@MortenHilmer]

You are so welcome and thanks for the nice compliment

[@nikhilchitteti4499]

Long time, we have been waiting for your next video & here you are :)

[@mikeandloria]

Your dog is such a good boy. I could never take mine on a photo shoot. I have 3 Jack Russell's and birds can not even get near the house with out them all sounding off. Lol

[@photography1439]

simple but interesting to give many lessons thank you

[@lauragonzales-lgphotograph1004]

Yea, a video!!!! Wonderful as always!! Been wondering what you've been up to lately! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks Laura. Just been a bit busy with photography 😉😉

[@CarlChaitanya]

I just love your videos . Thanks for posting . look forward to them always .

[@dr.geetharavi6898]

Salute you for your wonderful effort .

[@toprunmct]

Another fantastic video full of drama and atmosphere, It's watching yours that encouraged me to go out and try wildlife photography. Now I'm hooked . Thanks for sharing these wonderful moments with us all.

[@MortenHilmer]

Best compliment I can ever get - I wish you all the best luck out there 👍

[@SimoneChiaretta]

Wish I had such a nice hide where I can spend the full day surrounded by nature like you do. Amazing video as usual!!

[@SebastianSo54]

Awesome footage again, Morten! Keep up the great work. It's a lot of fun to watch your videos!

[@joeshaw8864]

I just want to say that you have inspired me to go out and start my own Wildlife Photography gig back in Maine, USA. Morten, keep doing what you are doing, this work is amazing and I enjoy seeing every video you publish on here. Thanks again!

[@subhajitbhattacharjee7347]

You are an inspiration

[@jsimes1]

That was magic! So many birds all at once. I feel blessed if I get one hawk in a tree! :-) Thanks Morten!

[@sreeser3512]

Another great vid as always. I don't get as much time to go see and photograph the wildlife as I would like, but your videos always inspire me to set aside a day every now and then and go out. Thank you for sharing!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you for your nice compliment 👍👍

[@Vooshlik65]

Thank you very much Morten for sharing your beautiful moments in our life! ;-)

[@MortenHilmer]

You are so welcome Ihor and thank you for your nice compliment

[@DC.images]

What an absolute treat it must be to have a permanent setup like that Morten, love the vlogs keep them coming.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks a lot - yes it is amazing and it is the first time in my life I have such a permanent blind:)

[@charlenenagel7962]

Beautiful Morten! I love the falcons! My cat loved watching this too!

[@DerekKite]

Lovely! I hate to say as usual, but your video quality and techniques have set a standard for me to reach for as I develop a vlog. Thanks. The Bald Eagles are pairing off and nest location viewing already, I've been scouting out locations to watch them. The water birds are pairing off as well. The moon was beautiful last night. I hear the Great Horned Owls hooting at night, and the White tailed deer are nibbling on the greens in our yard. I love how you capture the magic of the ordinary, the close. That is my goal as well.

[@MortenHilmer]

What an amazing compliment - thanks a lot 😊😊 it sound absolutely fantastic with all these animals around you. I wish you all the best luck with sharing the beauty of nature with the world👍👍

[@seethroughdifferentlens]

Sir your videos are awesome as always. I am a big fan of yours and your videos. You are a true inspiration to wildlife photographers like us...lots of love from India

[@OhSoCheesy]

Morten always has his priorities straight. Light fading? No problem. Coffee first then pictures. LOL Another wonderful video Morten. In the US we call vultures buzzards. Your buzzards look more like small eagles. Much more photogenic than our turkey vultures. Do you think you'll get to the musk oxen this year?

[@jeffkatzer]

Another inspiring video. As I type this comment I'm watching Northern Flickers on my bird feeders. Wonderful !

[@sherinpbabu6668]

hai dear mortan ,i was eagerly waitg to see ur vdeos,ur a great inspiration man. wat i lliked the most is ur way of presentation.i feel lik i m sitting with u .keep going dear.waitg to watch u again.

[@tedemery82]

You are finally back!! Thank goodness!! Inspiration!

[@BRose-nf6ep]

I know this video is a year old, but I am hoping you will see this. You called these birds buzzards and where I am they are hawks. I was so confused by this. So I googled if buzzards and hawks are the same. I learned something new. Here is what I found out. In North America, a vulture is a vulture, a buzzard is a vulture, and a hawk is a hawk. In the rest of the world, a vulture is a vulture, a buzzard is a hawk, and a hawk is sometimes a buzzard, though there are still other birds with the name hawk that would not be called buzzards. LOL how is that for learning something new? Phew. Keep up the awesome work. I got some "hawk photos, and "hares (rabbits here) and all kinds of birds all from my backyard. I'm still very much a rookie. Thank you for work.

[@Canadiansasquatchbrewery]

Your video and photos are amazing of those gorgeous birds. Always inspiring and motivating. Thank you! Cheers!

[@RobinCrofoot]

Greetings from north east Germany at the Polish border. I enjoy your films very much, but sadly I think your dog takes better photo's than I do. Haha. Keep up the good work.

[@TheGuitarsadist]

Good to see new video Morten, and as always amazing and very enjoyable. Thanks for posting best to you

[@strix620]

What an beautiful video, Morten! Perfect for relaxing before going to sleep. Loved it! And great fotographs! Especially the one at 8:55

[@aadinairgaming9133]

Hi morten, you should come to Berlin . There are many parks and forests here. I also really like wildlife photography and exploring Nature areas.

[@erikdewilde7404]

Amazing video and work ! I like this video a lot because it is nature, nice pictures and a great dog. Thanks a lot to share this, Erik

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks for your nice comment Erik. I am so glad you like it:)