Bird Photography - How to photograph the dipper.

[@zohair-lab]

Nothing better than watching Morten Hilmer while having dinner with the family

[@Cheerfulphotos]

I've never had such a great life goal. Happy for you and your family

[@fbimagesphoto]

I love how they bop their heads, kind of like kingfishers. They are really fun to photograph

[@shaunnorton285]

Great video Morten and the moral of the story is. When you go to photograph a dipper be prepared to get dipped yourself 😉👍

[@andydziegiel8974]

Every good soldier keeps their rifle out of the muck. Muscle memory never leaves you. Phew. A wonderful video. The real world is so beautiful.

[@johnhjic2]

I love the little dippers I think it was the bird that got me into bird watching and then photography.

[@pankajgahlot1726]

Morten's Passion for wildlife motivates me a lot.

[@arunrao5628]

Finally! Some wilderness again, thanks Morten for bringing this to us ❤️

[@northernbirder7351]

Wow! Love the bird photography. The dipper is a neat species.

[@nikon_z9_images]

Thanks Morten for sharing your experience and tips. So glad to see you & your setup were OK in the end. I’ve been capturing videos and photos of the extremely cute and charismatic White-throated Dippers for several months. They’re not nearly as shy as Common Kingfishers and will happily go about their business; sometimes ignoring or even creeping closer and closer to me when I’ve been down by the riverside with the lens pointed straight at them. As you recommended, ‘try using a slower shutter speed depending on how still the subject sits, being eye level with the subject, shallow DOF, awareness of the background’. Thanks again & keep up with your uploads!

[@KGsPhotography]

Amazing dedication Morten. The fact that you remain to photograph the dipper even though you are soaked through. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers Keith

[@ck7403]

Love your video and the dipper. I live along a medium sized river in the middle of a city and I can watch and photograph this magnificient bird almost everyday. Also kingfishers sitting and hunting from a branch right under my window. Im very blessed and although i see those kinda birds so often, it still makes me happy everytime I spot one of them! Great content! Thank you!

[@williampaul8556]

Thank you for not adding music. I love your pace and silence. Thank you so much from Ohio.

[@denisesavage2382]

Oh no - that moment when you found the water. The images of the dipper are quite stunning - your persistence I am amazed by. I just don't have that kind of persistence or patience. Or time! Thank you for sharing the enjoyment of a little bird.

[@JeffWeymier]

Great video once again Morten. Beautiful images of that little Dipper. What a cool experience.

[@photografiaaustralis2131]

You could be the next goal keeper for Denmark. Great save Morten! I'm really glad you didn't get hurt.

[@seantomlinson3320]

That's quite a fall. Glad you and your 600 mm baby are okay! Great photos of course, what a little beauty.

[@robertstephens1868]

Morten, I admire your skill & patience. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ZuroX92]

Your videos just makes me wanna grab my old camera and head out in the woods. Please dont stop making videos, these are some good quality.

[@corrbox2]

Excellent story behind the scenes of your photograpohy of that little "Dipper" bird Morten. The video of you walking through the woods, getting your shots with the Nikon Z6 is very appealing and nice to watch. Your dedication to your photography is very much appreciated. Thank you for your very interesting story of how you shoot and what you want to do in the future to shoot the little Dipper bird. I know the perils of carry a Nikkor 600mm F4 lens around in wet and inclement surroundings. That is no light weight lens and it always needs to be handled with the greatest amount of care. I was glad to see you kept it out of the water. Too bad about your back-pack, but I am sure you and the pack dried off OK. Thanks again, and I hope to see more of your reviews.

[@johnmunro5983]

If those dipper shots end up on 2022 calendar considered 1 copy sold. Glad to see you were not hurt in the tumble . I found Dippers will turn up when you are not looking for them but are hard to find when you want to. The density of dippers on a stream is quite low and they can have a territory of up to a km of river. Good luck with this project, they are really interesting birds,

[@andrewreardon9400]

Hi what a lovely little bird its eyes when it blinked went white just brilliant. Yes the things you do just to get photos. Glad you ok and only got wet.

[@glttheriault]

Great BTS and awesome photos. Can't wait to see when you get it lower. Thanks for sharing and sharing your thinking process.

[@patrickschmidt4639]

I love how he casually says "bird shit"

[@ahmedjarral7580]

Such a wonderful and peaceful place

[@t.raghavendrat.raghavendra3841]

Very interesting thanks for sharing my friend👍👍👍

[@Namaste..]

Cool how the dipper's eyelid flashes white when it blinks! Thanks for your efforts, Morten. Always brightens my day when I watch your videos!

[@ayasalem2163]

Please please please please do more podcast episodes. I love listening to you talk about photography, nature, even coffee!! It would be fun to hear some stories from the dog sled patrol, interesting photography trips, encounters with animals, literally anything! I loved listening walking my dog and I’ve listened to the two that are out many times over. I am hoping so much that you put start doing them again!!!

[@ZulMOHAMAD.PHOTOGRAPHY]

Loves this already. Looking forward to see more.. :)

[@MadhurChugh-xl6rj]

A new Morten Hilmer video on my birthday (such a treat). I honestly appreciate how your focus shifted towards that bird right when you were talking about the annoying feeling of being wet and cold. Your videos are truly very inspiring and capable of becoming the highlight of the day. The other day i was showing my mom how you were extracting honey from the bees and preparation of berry jam. Everything you do is absolutely lovely. Be safe out there. Love from India !

[@sarelalberts8890]

Hi Morten thanks for a very interesting video .Maybe you are very glad that the mic gable came out .Thanks for going through all the effort to share your time with us.

[@guykerr8111]

Glad you and your equipment survived your swim..... Thanks for the video!

[@DonnaConrady]

Aww . . . Barely 15 seconds into the video and into the drink you go! What a bummer Morton ;))

[@Sashman077]

Really enjoyed watching you setting up your camera and explaining your techniques. Thank you.

[@donaldgould1293]

The sign of a true photographer, save the gear at all costs. Thanks Morten, glad all survived.

[@Alan-Zorro]

Glad your 600mm survived the dip in the icy water. And you weren't injured. Always enjoyed your frank talk about bird/animal photography.

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

Great vid and one of my favourite birds to photograph, even if often it's dark around my local river because of the dense tree cover. I take a bean bag and lie down to photograph them, the closer to water level the better. Give it another month or so and they'll be displaying and singing and sometime in Feb start nest building and once the wild garlic is blooming they're usually feeding a brood. This year I was lucky enough to see the youngsters leave the nest and follow them for a couple of weeks as they went from being totally reliant on a parent to foraging for themselves. Take care.

[@eastphotoz454]

After listening to all the “ahhhss” after drinking your coffee. I decided to buy myself a thermos for coffee when I go out on my wildlife photography walks. 😂😂 its worked pretty well.

[@AviMP]

Nothing like caffeine to help with a little inspiration.

[@HampshireHog63]

Essential kit!

[@Sandy-vi4st]

Watching you every day and learning so much. Am a very simple photographer and don't have the awesome equipment. Watching you has been such a joy. My passion in life is photography and find excitement in your passion as well. Love your life and enjoy nature as much as you do. Thank you for the joy and exictement you bring us.

[@janvanholten7592]

What a beautiful, natural forest. Great story. Many years ago my 500 mm lens and camera dropped also in the water. Unfortunatly wheather sealing was not that advanced during that time.

[@3082frank]

A true wildlife photographer. That fall was epic but glad you and your equipment are safe and well. 👍

[@tradergabe5757]

Denmark looks so gorgeous.

[@pro_kedamaian]

activities related to nature have always been my dream, hopefully one day it can be achieved. 🙏😇

[@markparkinson2548]

"Big dipper meets little dipper" Top marks to you Morten for including this and showing that us wildlife photographers don't always have everything going our way. you should come over to Western Australia some time and check out our Splendid fairy wrens and countless other birds and animals.

[@filmalarmxxl]

Loved this episode! So atmospheric with the sounds of nature - water gurgling - crackling branches, absence of plane - and car noise. Calm nature silence with the little busy healthy bird. Thank you! Wish you all the best in 2021!

[@dragonshivu]

Stay safe out there!

[@utkarshutkarsh741]

Firstly I Say Love❤ from India 🇮🇳.... What a Talent You Have Morten Hilmer, Once I opened your Video its come on my account by Impression of KZbin Policy.... For that Time🕐 I'm watching your Videos Continuously since last 7-8 month..... I again say You are BesT 💯, Very Talented person in Field of #PhoTographY....... I always keep supporting You. Have a Nice Journey of #PhoTographY I more thing i want to say that you always shoot in Too Heavy Grassy🌱🌱 area Just Keep YourSelf Safe from Insect or snake of any #WildAnimals....

[@channthachayatem3453]

Great walking in the forest to capture the birds and wildlife. Really love this and will do it in my country Cambodia.

[@antoniodesiderio1984]

😱😱😱😱 you ended up in the water ..... I am really happy that you are fine. Nice video and photos. I love your work.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kevins8575]

I first watched this video before Christmas. The day after Christmas, I went out with my presents, canon R5 and RF 800mm. I started to climb down a steep bank, but remembered your video and climbed back up, figuring that if I fell, I wouldn't be as lucky as you were.

[@haroldmassey5966]

Good to see you again Morten. That was close on the 600mm becoming a submarine. Great pictures of the Dipper.

[@phillloyd47]

Another great video, thanks Morten. My wife and I always watch them together, but this time the sound of the trickling stream sent her straight to sleep! Bjorn looked very snug and cosy at the end, such a good dog.

[@FlorianGlechner]

Your videos are always so nice to watch. Very beautiful pictures every time.

[@billloessberg9830]

Wonderful video. I have the experience of stalking the American dipper, what fun. Love following your work and experiences.

[@maartenventer3686]

Thank you for sharing the mishaps too. It makes us hobbyist feel better about everything going wrong :) Love your work and life!

[@waterman308]

Wow. I am so relieved to see that an expert deals with the same stuff as I do here in southern NJ, USA. Lots of brush that makes getting a clear shot difficult. And to photograph a little bird... Not a great raptor or owl or something. Just a neat. Little bird. And the end... Falling in. That just happened to me too. Standing on the bank it suddenly have way and I rolled in just like you. Only I dunked my camera which is not weather proof. Ended up replacing it but it was an entry level canon T5i. Hot a 6i and new lenses. Fortunately my 150-600 Sigma was safe. Anyhow thank you for your great teaching and your honesty. Makes me feel like I'm not alone!!!

[@karamel.de.normandy]

Ouah, quelle chute. Vous avez eu beaucoup de chance avec votre équipement photo (Z6 et 500 F/4). j'adore ce que vous faites, continuez comme ça et joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année.

[@dannydivilly6146]

Awesome video, man. Showing the back of the camera screen is amazing to see your thought process. Also, what a catch!

[@tonyvaldivia7300]

Thanks Morten. Very good information and instruction!!

[@ianslingsby682]

Beautiful birds, we have a few on our local river which I like to photograph. It's also great, especially on a grey winter day to hear them singing. Glad you and your gear are OK.

[@VisualImpression]

Great video after a big interval! Lovely birds and great content. Very helpful. Awaiting for more interesting content.

[@charlenenagel7962]

What a delightful video! Thanks for sharing your challenges and inside info with us. I just love your videos!

[@pharaoh666666]

Glad both you and your camera are fine after that brief splash. Thanks a lot for sharing this story

[@phynx2006]

When you said "Dipper" I though you were talking about the bird and not yourself 💦😂😂😂 Great video, love the pictures 👍👍

[@nightcoder5k]

Heehee... Yeah, deeper sounds similar to dipper unless English is your native language. I remember my friend correcting me when I said "CD" and he thought I meant "city".

[@martinbyrne6643]

😄

[@sholechannel601]

Yes yes Bagus Banget

[@philipkjellstrom4241]

Lmao

[@iastorgaphotos]

Oh wow! Good reflexes, Morten! 👍🏼 I’ve never seen a dipper. Quite a cute little fisherman. 😉 There is an American dipper but its habitat is in the western U.S. and I live in the Northeast. And yes, that advice to photograph birds at their eye level, your explanation will help my future compositions. Thank you and have a wonderful time outdoors! 👋🏼

[@CamillaI]

Love dippers can't wait to get to North Devon to photograph some fast flowing rivers a must. A project coming on without a doubt. Thanks for the video and reminder to take the wellies, no damage done just pride hopefully!! All the best Mark👍👌😍

[@JensErikThyholdt]

Thanks for another inspiring video Morten. For a better perspective of the little Norwegian national bird, I think you should get a pair of waders and get out into the little river. See how Cameron Roxberry did this with his Mallard Ducks.

[@momentlichfotografie4903]

Thank you for the informative video. You are such a great inspiration and your tips with perspective are so helpful. I am glad that you were not injured and that there was no damage to property.

[@rodaresvivir6735]

Simplemente amo tu trabajo, tus videos me provocan lágrimas de alegría.

[@CB-kn1ox]

The little dippers are so sweet! Good to see you back 'out there'. Sorry about your fall but it was kinda of funny too. Thanks for sharing. Glad everything is ok. :)

[@andrei.captures3562]

Blessing in disguise! 👌🏻😁 Beautiful shots of the little bird! 🙌🏼

[@roydassen]

Sorry for laughing behind my screen about your accident. At least no equipment was broken. Always a pleasure to see your videos on KZbin

[@ar4n2i0ee]

Glad to see you and your equipment okay after the fall! Thanks for the video. They are always so peaceful.

[@DianeVatcher]

Great photoshoot. I so understand the fall. My Nikon made it out okay as well. love the lesson on perspective. thank you.

[@mikecrowley6485]

Great video and Photos Morten, I love seeing the Dipper also. Sometimes you will hear them before you see them, Absolutely beautiful birds. Great save with the Camera, Luck is on your side. 👍🏻

[@KreekyKat5983]

Ooch sore one. I was thinking that riverside looked slippery. Glad everything OK.

[@seltunkoko]

I was really impressed by the slow shutter.

[@RIDDX2010]

Well done Morten for keeping photographing, Such a nice stream might be worth wading along it from down stream to up stream, just keep away from the deep areas.

[@shaunpell4926]

I always look forward to seeing your videos Morten, they are so inspiring and helpful, not just in a photography sense but also uplifting in these difficult times we are all going through. Good save with the 600mm!

[@KirtharRange]

Morten really your creation is much worthy. I love you man learning much from the contents who you do share. 🙏

[@Ahmed-qs4xo]

you're THE most inspirational.

[@ItsDrPancakes]

You have re-invigorated my motivation to go out and photograph birds again.

[@pavelrogachev5642]

Красивая птичка!!!!👍

[@steffenandersensahl9443]

Maybe the little Dipper is thinking "Oh look at that guy, he likes to dip himself in the creek just like I'm doing" :-)

[@giuseppecapilli1954]

Could have been much worse, I'm glad you are fine. Very important discussion about perspective, Thank you!

[@Tasmr99]

The wild is beautiful and pristine. I also want to go to places like this!👍

[@remkn4604]

i love Morten's photo and video! Beutiful wings😁

[@Rburg00]

Thank you as always for sharing and the inspiration! Glad you and the camera/lens were safe!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Your videos are always a great way to start the day.

[@garethd4948]

Long time subscribing. I really love your videos. A real tonic for the soul.

[@biakmawia]

My favorite wildlife photographer 👍👍

[@JaronG.]

Thanks to you, now I really feel like driving out and photographing waterfowl... see you out there

[@Gatsu1Berserk]

Laughed so hard Morten, but i'm happy it wasnt anything to serious. Respect for showing this. Its not allways sunshine and rose petals out there in the wilds ;-)

[@josephsworkshop75]

Hi Morten, Just wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy new year. I’ve enjoyed your videos for years now and just wanted to thank you for being such great company through lockdown here in melbourne Australia. Have a wonderful 2021. My kids and I look forward to each and every video you make. Cheers, Joseph

[@harshil2493]

Oh Captain My Captain... your lifestyle touches our hearts and soul.. god bless you :) I wish one day I get an opportunity to meet you in person and be it in any time in life! :) Cheers Wish you very happy new year!!!!!

[@GeoffCooper]

Great story Morten with the lovely dippers, and eek, that was a close moment there - I guess that's the time when you make a mental note to check the insurance is all up to date!!

[@TheDonnaCrosby]

And you showed that footage. Glad you are safe but I did chuckle

[@Max.Lohse-films]

Amazing Video📸😍!! Thanks for the amazing tips 🙌👌

[@xd7771]

Hermoso video Saludos desde Latinoamérica

[@mswhite1532]

Great video as always, I was hoping to see Trond Westby make a cameo appearance as the Dipper is one of his favourite to photograph, that would have been doubly “awesome”! Cheers to dipping for Dippers!!

[@badenpowel7138]

Thank you for another very inspiring video. Love your work