First day in my Floating Hide - How to setup

This is the first time I am doing bird photography from my floating hide. I got zero photos this time, but that is going to change this winter.
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••• Q&A •••
Q - What is the little thing sitting on top of the your camera at 6:30 ?
A - It is a small mirror so that I can see the screen:
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Q - What lens are you using in the video?
A - The Tamron 150-600 mm G2
Q - why Is the tent not waterproof?
A - (from the company) It's water repellent. Since the tent has windows with netting it is meaningless to make the tent waterproof.
We could have used waterproof tent fabric for the tent but that would be a big mistake: it is considerably hotter in the sunshine and the climate in the hide would become an ordeal. And we had another reason to choose for polycotton: it makes far less noise than nylon and reflects less light.
If you are worried about your camera you can choose one of our rain covers (shower cap we call them) or build something yourself.
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All the best
Morten

[@sasankajayasekara2051]

I love this kind of content which were real world experiences, rather than scripted acting. Thanks for sharing Morten.

[@rogeryoung3587]

_"This floating blind is sponsored by Wetspace!"_

[@TomReichner]

My favorite moments of the video is when Morten grunts, "aauagh!" at 6:08, "WwaaAA!" at 6:28, "shit" at 6:31, and "holey moley" at 6:36. Nice to know that I'm not the only one that gets into situations like that whilst afield.

[@lizclayton8464]

The most unique Squarespace ad ever! I don't know how you kept a straight face while you were speaking.

[@JentleSticks]

10:25 haha your sense of humour in a tough situation is a breath of fresh air

[@martyntorode7126]

Morten does Fred Flintstone impression with his floating blind, Yabba-Dabba-Doo!

[@basha3738]

Morten ,the main thing is ,you worked out already what your going to do with it! Plus you laughed about it too! Top bloke!

[@julianszafran7676]

The best wildlife photographer!

[@micahbell9093]

I hope I get to be good as him

[@julianszafran7676]

@@micahbell9093 I'm trying too

[@dynamicduo2956]

Sometimes the best comedy is unintended. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@JH-qv3xv]

Every day is a new adventure. Glad you take us on the good ones and the perfect ones too.

[@michaelfinnwildlifephotogr5768]

Nice one, Morten. I know exactly how you feel. Out all day, getting soaking wet and not a single picture to show for your troubles. The joys of wildlife photography. Take care, stay safe and continue your great work.

[@antonoat]

Can’t wait to see your next attempt in the floating blind.

[@rupjyotidas3091]

It feels like peace flowing through my mind

[@geoffmphotography9444]

Hugely enjoyable. Dry suit first next time!

[@sumits_capture9065]

You're the reason of my love towards wildlife photography.. Thanks 😊❤

[@picapica42]

The nice thing about your videos is that you never lose your sense of humour even though you are sitting completely soaked in the middle of a field. 😉 I like that you showed us setting up the hide, because mostly people are "Let's use a floating hide today" and then a hide magically appears. Usually your videos are very relaxing but seeing your camera this close to the water made my stress levels skyrocket 😬 Nevertheless it was perfect to watch with a cup of tea.😊

[@mikey7326]

Now that's what you call a hardcore photographer.

[@franciscotamariz5380]

I was sad, then I found this videos and It makes me the day. Just awesome ✨

[@EduBroncano]

New video from Mr Hilmer and I immediately feel happy. Thanks sir!

[@MythicalFunny]

The cup of coffee always makes me feel warm inside, i love the vids

[@reiddickson]

My mind can't help but imagine how funny it'd be to sit along a quiet lake while enjoying a beautiful evening only to witness a man emerge from the lake wearing a blind like Darth Helmet from Spaceballs. This floating blind seems like a lot of fun even if you didn't get a photo out of it.

[@andhib]

Great way to start a Sunday morning, a coffee and a Morten video :) Thank you.

[@ExtremelyKolkata]

Hi Morten, waiting for your ducks videos so soon. Thanks for today's sharing. 👍👍👍👍

[@johnpavett68]

You're a braver man than me Morten, good luck with your next attempt

[@Andrej79]

yes this is life :) not always perfect

[@pharaoh666666]

Thank you so much Morten. This is the perfect companion to a Sunday breakfast

[@KennethLawrencePhotography]

7:08 Marv from Home Alone! Thank you for another awesome video, Morten.

[@GudmannAndGyda]

Welcome to the floating-world, you are off with a good start ;-) It will go up from here :-)

[@MortenHilmer]

I'm really happy to hear that 😊😊

[@Anghor]

There are two options here: or blind will be waterproof but with lots of ventilation openings, or be complete breathable and not waterproof. The reason for that is very serious. When you use floating blinds your feet are often buried in the bottom of the water. Because of that, you can stumble upon pockets of plant decomposition gases under the mud that will float upward into your blind. Some of them can knock you out or even be toxic, so floating blinds need to be well ventilated. I've heard about situations when photographers drown as they lose their consciousness because of those gases.

[@MortenHilmer]

That is a very good point which I did not think about 👍👍👍

[@zenphotojourney]

Wow! I hadn't thought of that either. That would be a bad way to go!

[@brunonovo7025]

Drawn? Are you serious?

[@zenphotojourney]

@@brunonovo7025 you know he meant drown right?

[@martzelvargaszabala3315]

Those gases are methane, the metabolic waste of methanogenic bacteria. That's no toxic gas..but better have ventilation, and not light a flame

[@edgarmolinaphotography]

might just be by favorite MH video ever because of the rain scene

[@donbixote]

I just want a video about your sweater. Years of use and still looks comfy and sturdy!

[@philipkjellstrom4241]

Loved your sulking, yet optimistic approach to the heavy rainfall. A great video, thanks for sharing!

[@giuseppecapilli4914]

Can’t wait to watch your next video, this is amazing, I’ m sure you will take wonderful photos with this new gear. Thank you so much Morten.

[@julienangelillo3930]

Love the calm, beautiful and true atmosphere of your videos! Always a real pleasure to watch, always inspiring, and they are a motivation to go out myself and try some of what you experience! So thank you, Morten, and keep it up!

[@chrisjmiller6]

Such an authentic guy. Keep sharing your work. It inspires all of us.

[@TheChuckism1]

Perfect Sunday morning viewing, with coffee. Some funny moments with the rain, but a entertaining first time out with the new craft. Perfect. Thanks, Morten. ☕️.

[@jroynorris2963]

Well, you gave us a good laugh Morten.

[@VaiCatt]

Morten! What a joy watching your videos! Take care

[@mondujar279]

Brilliant video, I love watching you out in the weather, especially as I am on the sofa! Saves me the effort of doing it myself. Ok ok I know I have to, but not today!

[@venkateshkulkarni7435]

Biggest fan sir love your work

[@oerglwoergl]

It's nice to join you in learning new things 👍

[@Pendragon2202]

Hi Morten, I started watching your videos about 2 month ago and they are so inspirational. It is just amazing seeing you get soaked in the rain and still be positive about it and just go on. Hope you have better luck and get some pictures next time. Thanks for all the great content.

[@stevesimmons688]

I love how " real " your videos are !! We can all relate to things , not going quite to plan . Keep up the great work 👏👏

[@charlenenagel7962]

How cool! Thanks for sharing this experience!

[@filipseweryn2555]

The last quotation was really clever. I hope this will persist forever as the smartest quotation of all time! Good job and good luck!

[@northernbirder7351]

Yeah, Morten! You are finally going to get some great bird photos. I look forward to seeing what you can do with this new equipment.

[@lockygolfer]

Thanks Morten, always love the serenity of your videos!

[@rayeaglenz]

Fun, Interesting, Amusing, always great content, many thank you Morten 🙏

[@stans6582]

Morten...........Excellent video I enjoy your comments and sense of humor. Looking forward to more with your floating hide, I'm very interested in that and the dry suit it looks first as well. Thanks again take care

[@florianmichielsen2397]

So nice to see some bird photography from Morten again!

[@matthewwackett]

Such a good lesson in patience, persistence & how to not keep dry :) Thanks Morten!

[@42Siren]

The more you are out, the more lucky you will be .... true for life too. Thanks Morten. Always love your videos :)

[@fatherdamo2]

Coffee fixes everything :)

[@brendanlawlor3956]

Its a pleasure to watch you Morten and even more so now knowing that the photographers us amateurs aspire to be also have many unsuccessful trips. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jamesmonte3165]

Morten, you made the most of a difficult situation 👍

[@ANTHONY_ROWE_L.R.P.S]

I look forward to your next hide adventure! See you in the hills...

[@marcvictoria1414]

Midnight Morten! Great way to a new day!

[@Maximiliano.Montero]

I'm drinking my coffee in sync with Morten :D I hope the next morning was a success!

[@harrymartinunderwater1496]

This is priceless - so honest and real, and so well shot!

[@perandersen2015]

Nice blind, and very much the usual danish weather conditiones :-). Thanks for sharing

[@ЮлийХлюциус]

I looked with pleasure, again I was drawn to nature... Thank you for a good series..

[@Fifteenacrefarm]

Thank you for keeping it real! Always enjoy watching you, I have to admit, I giggled quite a bit while it was raining. Things in life dont go as planned but its refreshing to see that we are all human and struggle, life isn't always perfect...at least the coffee is!!! :)

[@garyparsons9745]

Always enjoy your videos. Cant wait to see some images from the water

[@mikecrowley6485]

Its Lucky you have a good sense of humour Morten, sometimes I didn't know if you wanted to laugh or cry. I think I would have gave up after the rain came through the cover, Shoved everything back in the bag and went home feeling sorry for myself. Great video as usual and Great Entertainment, I had a few laughs watching this 👍🏻

[@tonygreenwoodN10]

Watching you gingerly walking out into the lake, with the hide over your head and upper half of your body, looked like a scene from Monty Python!! Great stuff!! Many thanks Morten!

[@andyprime56]

Wow, what a tool 👍 Can’t wait to see some images from the waterline.....

[@photobrit5660]

Great job Morten! Nice to see real life as a wildlife photographer😉 Can't wait for episode 2 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧 Chris....

[@ammarabuoch1509]

You're an artist, and we wish you lasting success.

[@m7amdsn]

I like this chill vibes.

[@TeddyD802]

I love it when he cracks open the coffee. Makes me feel happy

[@abelfernandez5648]

Un pequeño consejo para tu segunda experiencia con la fotografía de hidrohide, paciencia, paciencia y tesón y los resultados serán espectaculares. Con poco dinero y un poco de inventiva se puede construir un artilugio tan bueno como el que nos muestras. Planchas de corcho grueso, unas varillas de aluminio y una red de camuflaje y listo. Suerte y a por el próximo vídeo.

[@RogerZoul]

Thanks for the video! I think it was a success because you learned some things that will make the next trip better. One step at a time! See you out there!

[@janvanholten7592]

Wrong timing, but I can tell you that is is great fun with such a floating hide. It opens a different world.

[@andrewgaffney4881]

I agree, any expedition should start with a hot cup of coffee.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I don’t do this kind of photography but you are a fascinating channel

[@ChuckNorris-ge7eh]

That’s amazing great job!! I love watching your videos Keep up the awesome job

[@Grisildor]

"I have a sewing machine and I know how to use it. They taught us in the Special Forces." I feel like that just needs more recognition :D

[@micahbell9093]

Its been awhile since I watched you. You helped me want to be a wildlife photographer. Just moved to Florida and lots of wildlife around.

[@schinni7152]

That Moment when you are out in the wild and Morten Uploads a new viedeo👍👍😍 this is so calming👌

[@SailorCameron]

Lol walking out into the water with the blind on your head reminded me of a Goomba from Mario. 😄

[@AlexLancashirePersonalView]

Life is like that Morten, don't give up.

[@klaus.bernhard]

Holy moly & coffee your personalized keywords 😉👌👌 Greetings Klaus

[@VisualImpression]

I am a fan of your Mortan! I feel like I am watching natgeo wild when I watch your episodes! Lots to learn from you

[@mukundthomre9305]

Sir you are the role model for me to start wildlife photography 😊

[@ammarabuoch1509]

Thank you for this video and thank you for the trouble you are taking to enjoy the beautiful nature.

[@williamfidler2004]

I love the new drone shots!

[@joseluisvelasquezsereno2746]

Un poco de todo recommend this video, you're the Best wildlife photographer Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@CarolineOrdHume]

Hi Morten, you are so naturally entertaining! Hilarious. I can't wait to see what happens next time with this blind, I hope it goes according to plan. Looks like a great environment

[@Anonymousgiraffe33]

Winter can't come soon enough!

[@joefrat]

You are so funny and a good sport. You would never get me in that pond like that but it was fun to watch. My kayak is much drier.

[@ryanackland9330]

Great video, I love it. I bet Squarespace have never had someone recommend their website from the middle of a pond :) I was laughing to myself! I love how you keep thing fresh and new, really made my weekend. Good luck out there and looking forward to your next vlog.

[@Prave1987]

A new video from Morten Hilmer? This sunday morning got alot better now ;D love your videos :D

[@waltermorales3401]

you are amazing friend, I love your videos never change you are great ✨

[@jongrall]

That was the funniest Squarespace plug from inside a floating photo blind on the lake. That’s dedication! Great stuff Morten. 😂

[@evertstroetinga921]

Hahaha, great vlog. It is wonderful to be in the nature .

[@amandatundel1238]

So sorry that things didn't end up as planned this day, weather can definitely be very tricky! This may come off sounding completely rotten but...it was almost nice to see a 'failure'! Most wouldn't show a day like this, but it's super refreshing to know that this things happen even to the most talent out there. So I am sad the day was unsuccessful, but again it was nice to see. Well...not nice but...I hope you understand what I'm meaning! :) May the next outing with the blind be much more successful!

[@robnelson1268]

Shame about the rain Morten,typical weather here in Weardale,we can get four seasons in one day lol. Take care out there,look forward to the next episode.

[@fishingtherapy4565]

love the content you provide!

[@Brentbrussell]

Yoooo that transition at 6:32 was on point

[@4treKGaming]

Yesterday was my birthday and oh boy, this morning i saw Deer,Fox,Ferret,Quail and Kingfisher I wish i had one of these blinds :P Good luck for second try Morten.