Landscape photography - behind the scenes in the Danish woodlands | using tripod, perfect exposure

I am in a Danish forest close to were I live to do landscape photography, and this day is nothing but amazing. Just before the spring is about to kick in, the Nordic winter surprised everybody one last time with frost and snow.
Covered in a thick layer of snow the Nordic landscape looks totally different, and the woodland i am photographing, has almost turned into black and white.
I am definitely more a wildlife photographer than I am a landscape photographer, but on such a day I just have to get out there and challenge myself with some winter photography.
It was quite a challenge to do a behind the scenes vlog and photograph in this weather because of the temperatures which were just around 0 degrees Celsius. Both the Nikon D5, the Tamron 150-600 and especially the Panasonic GH5 ( my vlogging camera ) constantly got full of snow that melted on the front element of the lens. So the quality of this behind the scenes video is not the best, but I really wanted to share this amazing day:)
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[@sarahhajarbalqis]

12:39 "Come here have a look" . And pulls the vlog camera towards the other. This awesome skill of including the virtual 'future' audience into his 'present'. Salute!

[@狐狸阿歷]

You are my favorite wildlife photographer. DANK.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much:)

[@yesungsphiltrum6583]

I am not a photographer but this is so satisfying. In fact, all your videos are. Thanks for bringing us with you.

[@murtazapoonawalla7265]

"Hope you guys forgive me for the blurry footage " You don't need to apologise, we can only thank you for taking such great efforts of getting us such footage. Thank you !

[@gursimranjotsingh3022]

Sir your every single video is a masterpiece. I have no words to praise u. You are not just a u tuber for me.. You are my inspiration.

[@MortenHilmer]

This is a fantastic comment, thank you very much!

[@chris.davidoff]

"I'm out here doing landscape photography..." *sees potential animal* haha I love it. Your passion is contagious, Morten! :)

[@patpathinayake3586]

Hi Moten, I had to stop watching you working in the snow. Simply elated by your passion to depart knowledge to others, similar to Paul Miguel ( A brilliant passionate UK Wildlife Photographer). Thank you so much for the "running commentary" which is simply brilliant. Best of luck and please post more. Thank you.

[@MortenHilmer]

Hi Pat, I really appreciate your amazing comments, and thank you so much for taking the time to write. It's so nice to read comments like yours 😊 I will check out Paul Miguel as well, thanks for that!

[@PatrickDodds1]

Lovely video Morten - your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@younisjamal4730]

From Palestine I tell you that you are a wonderful person and I always watch these beautiful clips

[@minisla]

Excellent stuff backing track adds so much. Therapy

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Watching you try to stalk the fox reminded me of something magical that my girlfriend and I saw a fox doing back in the 1970s. It had been snowing for a few days and had also been very cold for Britain. We were walking through some woods when, like you, we saw a Fox track and decided to follow it. After a while the tracks led into a sloping field. Down in the valley there was a pond I knew about. It often had ducks on it in the spring and summer but it was for the cattle to drink from. The tracks led to the pond but it was very open on three sides so we went behind a stone wall and crept down the field until we were opposite the pond and then peeked over. How I wish we had a video camera to capture what we saw. The fox was pulling sheep wool from a barbed wire fence. He trotted along the fence gathering the wool until he had quite a large amount. About the size of a man's fist. He went to the pond which was covered in ice except where bulrushes were growing. With the wool in his mouth he backed slowly into the water until he was under the water then he let go of the wool, scrambled out of the pond, shook himself like a dog and ran away across the field again. My girlfriend and I had no idea what this behaviour meant. Both of us were from the city and new to the area. A few weeks later we met the farmer whose land we had walked across and we told him what we saw. He explained that the fox was getting rid of his fleas. They have to escape the water so as he backed into the pond the fleas moved up to his head and finally, into the wool. We sat in the pub dumbfounded and it still amazes me to this day. Thanks for reviving that memory.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much for sharing that memory! These stories are so great to hear, it's great how some things remind people of other special times. It sounds like an amazing experience, you are so lucky to have seen this!

[@publiedos]

Patience....but not boring Calm...but not tidy Humble but not pretentiuos Sharing every little drop of his own acknowledgement While other hundred of thousands of youtubers sale almost everything and even their "master class" this humble and honest man is sharing with the rest of the world FOR FREE little diamonds in every little minute of footage and smily truly face.... love that attitude and...see you out there

[@stillsandvideo]

Another great video Morten -- your videos always have me glued to my seat from start to finish. Beautiful images as well. Thanks for another great post.

[@CasadeCastiza]

Art is not perfect....that’s what make it ART and that is beyond perfection. I am officially a Morten Hilmer addict! 😊

[@avinashswamy6044]

Very Nice....You just surprise me with every new video that you bring in. Its just not your photographing prowess but also the way you narrate and time each scene. Love the background music you chose for each video. Keep up the good work Morten. Thanks for the video.

[@frankroden8233]

As a amateur nature and wildlife photographer, I'm always paranoid about water a moisture getting into my camera and lens. However after watching this video I can rest easy. I must say Morten you do a beautiful job at making these videos. Your a real inspiration to get out and enjoy the outdoors in all kinds of weather. Thanks so much for taking us on your adventures and sharing your videos !!

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

I liked it when you were following the footsteps that excited

[@avinabochakraborty4241]

Im just so speechless after seeing this video. The weather is beautiful. But your photo and videography skills makes this more beautiful. Respect man. Im a fan of you.

[@faleguenish2621]

The soundtrack is always classy. So relaxing!

[@zafotbeeb]

What an awesome evening of owl photography. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing .

[@BumbleBeeBeeRock]

Wonderful snow tips regarding the temperature:)) Winter-snow photography videos are the best !!

[@michaelcarrithers6811]

All the better for the foggy lens and the distraction of the fox. They frame the silence and stillness of the landscape photos perfectly. Thank you!

[@gregogarrison]

Beautiful Morten. I have enjoyed all of your videos. You motivate me to push myself that much harder. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@kirillphotography9173]

I am from Russia, and I as a landscape photographer really like your shooting genre and how you present to people!)

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much:)

[@runninblue9415]

remind me never to buy any second hand gear from you! :) superb.

[@MortenHilmer]

Haha 😬

[@maciejpiorek]

,,I was using this lens only for family walks"

[@maciejpiorek]

imagine the moment when you are getting a package with lens,looking inside and there is a snow

[@photobrit5660]

Brilliant Morten, your enthusiasm is inspiring !! Watching you makes me smile, thank you

[@quinnwilliamson7069]

Morten, your videos are always the highlight of my day. Sometimes I just pause it to look at the amazing landscapes you find yourself in. I hope one day to experience the Nordic winter sometime in my life!

[@mariosfliegendose1334]

Nice winter moments! You give me new ideas for snowy days!!

[@johncallery814]

Superb work. Great to see somebody else not afraid to use their gear.

[@please20130]

Loves all the videos you have made. Thanks for taking us with you on your trip. :)

[@Santos-oc2no]

awesome video, each time i see one from you makes me feel energy of beauty, nature in a deep honest way. thanks morten, please keep making this great job

[@johansmitphotography]

You always inspire us. I am sure everyone would agree. I learn so much through watching your videos. Your content is so worth watching. Thank you for what you always deliver to us. The best possible entertainment for a wildlife and nature photographer. Even a 13 year old loves your videos. Never stop creating.

[@briandeville6546]

Morten, I love your excitement about following the fox tracks! That's what I enjoy about photographing in nature - every little turn or path might reveal something unexpected and breathtaking. Keep up the beautiful work, and a big thank you for sharing :)

[@MortenHilmer]

Hi Brian, thanks so much for your comment. I love the ever changing forest, you are right, there's always something unexpected! Didn't see the fox this time, but hopefully next time!

[@bryantharmon8531]

Morten when you're out in the snow like this it's the silence that I love.You're in a completely different world. However remind me never buy any used equipment from you ha ha.Good add for Nikon for their weather sealing.

[@bobcat6653]

Sharing the experience is as you say far more important that capturing perfect vlog video. I enjoy your vlogs a GREAT deal! Thank you, thank you!

[@toprunmct]

Once again an amazing vlog. We have just had similar weather here in the UK with heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures. I was out taking shots in it and loved every second and got what I think are some good images. It was so good watching this vlog, the cold and snow and your enthusiasm have made my day.

[@samratdhakal]

You are the god of photography

[@bruceleventhal3292]

Another great video Morten. I love to see photographers throwing caution to the wind and just shooting in whatever weather nature offers up. I really enjoy seeing the final images from these shoots. Your use of shallow depth of field to illustrate the falling snow against an out of focus background made for some very visually appealing images. Great stuff!

[@leetrry]

Liked your enthusiasm. Great video!

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

Your videos are very inspiring! I feel so relaxed after watching, as if I was there in that beautiful nature. Your photos are work of art! Keep up the good work! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kicknadeadcat]

I like using real curtain flash when it’s snowing. Especially when it’s darker out. The flash freezes the snowflakes in front of your lens and makes it look like a blizzard.

[@F1OCU]

Excellent work again Morten your enthusiasm and willingness to share your photography excursions are inspiring. I can imagine and hope most others viewing feel the same way as I do.

[@VladimirBarriere]

Wonderful video ending with a now legendary "I love this kind of weather"!

[@travelwithkhungba7892]

wow..absolutely wow..

[@rushl.workman7138]

Wonderful. Sure wish you found the fox. You mean to tell us you didn't bring coffee with you.

[@johnmcfarland2055]

Not only are your images really great but your excitement about being outside in such weather is fun to watch.

[@MortenHilmer]

Hi John, I love this weather 😄 But now Spring is on it's way, (eventually) and I am also very excited for this! Thank you!

[@Daggie666]

I just came in, from a few hours of doing photoraphy here at Svalbard. Hungry and a little cold, I sit down in the cosy and warm guesthouse, eating some sandwiches, and watching this very nice field report from Denmark! Perfect! Wouldn't have had it any other way, right now! - You actually have more snow than here :)

[@MortenHilmer]

Awesome! Svalbard is amazing, I hope you are getting some great images?

[@aminkhan1072]

I am being big fan of your photography and behind the scenes. And of course nice cup of coffee. Best of luck with future work..look forward to it😊

[@siddurax7592]

Sir what you're doing is INSPIRATIONAL. 👏

[@hugodapalma]

Really like the humble way you describe your video. You just got a new follower.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks Hugo! 👏

[@hugodapalma]

Morten Hilmer you are welcome.

[@toebeytw]

The high quality Content plus your friendly, nice and heart-warming Attitude makes me want to share every Moment with you, even the ones with the blurry snowy Lens! 😀 I highly recommend your Channel to everyone who is interrested in Outdoor Photography and I hope your Community will grow more and more. You deserve way more Subscribers! Wish you all the Best! Greetings from Germany, Tobias😄🙋

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much Tobias - that is so kind of you to write such an friendly comment. I really really appreciate how you share my work - that means a lot to me. Looking forward to sharing more adventures and technicks with you:) All the best from Morten

[@Garyjonesphotos]

Hi Morten -- very nice video. I'm running a Nikon D800 and for keeping it dry during rainy or snowy shoots I've been using a Storm Jacket camera cover that lets you put your hands inside and see the back of the camera while keeping your lens and camera protected. I know there are other camera covers out there, but thought you might want to find one to your liking. I really like that you get out in the weather to do your videos. Thanks!

[@MortenHilmer]

Hi Gary and thanks a lot for leaving such a nice comment and a very useful suggestion. That is very kind of you. 👍👍

[@elaineturpin1064]

Great video Morten. Your enthusiasm is really infectious. This is the first video of yours that I have watched and I am very excited to see the next one. Thanks

[@TheChuckism1]

Fantastic video again. Perfect music, too. Thx for the enormous effort to produce wonderful content. Beautiful work, Morten.

[@fabulous-sport-outdoors]

Good to see I'm not the only one out in these type of conditions! It's amazing to see how much you trust the weather-proofness of the equipment..particularly of that Tamron lens where it extends to zoom in and out, water can get in.. but hey, they're just tools, the main thing is to get out there and have fun! Thanks for sharing your outdoor adventures! ;)

[@edwardlee1815]

Again, a wonderful video. Your outdoors experience and photography is fantastic. Not sure why anyone would give a thumb down. I look forward to all your videos as they bring the outdoors inside, and your photos/videos are beautiful.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks so much Edward I am really happy you like my work. Looking forward to sharing more adventures with you:)

[@DelightfulVegans]

Loved every second of it and love the rest of your videos too!

[@karn3094]

Ha! “I have to get a glimpse of Mr. Fox.” I often get distracted by wildlife when I’m trying to work on my landscapes too.

[@DIEGOMADOZ]

Hey Morten beautiful video !!!! Love the excitement on you about Mr Fox !!! Great job !!!!!!!

[@poutsomesagios]

havent seen your videos for wuite a while, god i am glad i havent i have so many videos to see now! You are amazing

[@robbybred5702]

Very peaceful very artistic !

[@Vooshlik65]

Thanks for a beautiful moment with you, Morten! Your videos inspire me. Well done! ;-)

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much for this comment, I really appreciate it. Are you also out with your camera a lot?

[@Vooshlik65]

Every weekend I'm out with my camera. I love nature, but unfortunately I don't have a vlog ;-)

[@Xetenor]

I truly enjoy watching every single video of yours. It's so relaxing and inspiring. You just have such a simple yet fun way to get us to be with you in your environment which I so love. Please keep doing what you doing. This video reminds me to just take your time, look around your environment and enjoy being outdoors. Such a beautiful woodlands location!

[@abelleipardo]

Fantastic video, I kept waiting for the fox to appear! Great to see you included more images in the middle of the video, thanks for taking it into account. Keep up the great work!

[@nikonusertoday2936]

Butiful winter moments captured by you. I spent alot of time this year doing the same here in our Canadian winter! Thank you for taking us with you... i really feel inspired, going back tomorrow

[@Kong-Long]

Really amazing work thanks for sharing your inspiring video. Really enjoyed seeing such a fantastic video. 👍

[@tera1990]

as always a real pleasure to watch your videos, keep up the great work!

[@philwheelhouse3405]

Beautiful Images Morten, and great video. Thank you.

[@daz.78]

Looks like an amazing place.great video as usual,got me in the mood now to get myself sorted and get out at the weekend.👍👍

[@matthewkrah1567]

I was cheering for you to get close to the fox! winter time is a incredible time to be out in the woods. thanks for the video, always a pleasure to watch!

[@rohanbh4290]

Almost felt like a wonderland! Hats off to you Sir!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much:)

[@ssplif]

I love your artistic photo of trees, amazing atmosphere ! IAM from France and i love watch your work !

[@martin-4193]

😍😍😍😍 please keep on posting more of your super duper high quality content videos 😍😍😍😍

[@adrianscott7817]

Another great and pleasing video Morten - so gratifying to see someone happy and appreciative [of nature]. Would be good to see some of your fantastic images in mono. Once again; many thanks for the time you have invested, your enthusiasm, the quality of information and for concentrating on the image not the tech.

[@brandwiefeuer]

great video and amazing photos!

[@lv8pv]

Lovely video and photos Morten. Could you one day make a video about the gear and weather. For us amateurs with expensive gear always worrying about snow, rain and water on our body and lenses. Like in this videos, if Im not mistaken, that tamron lens is better weather sealed then the nikon 200-500 but both not that well ? yet still it seems like melting snow on your lens if of no concern to you. Cheers from Norway.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much Iv8pv. I will definitely write that on the to-do list and thanks a lot for the suggestion. I don't know how well weather sealed these lenses are, but I have never experienced any real problems. Fog of course, but that goes away again;) I really want my gear to last very long because I would rather spend my money on traveling and trips here in Denmark, but with that said, I also need to get out there when the weather is amazing:)

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Another great one with very nice photos :-) The weather down here has indeed been awesome! I wish it would be like this every year but I fear we have to wait a long time for the next time.

[@MortenHilmer]

Yes I definitely hope this winter will repeat itself again next year;)

[@sreenathrs7737]

It's really very difficult to travel alone for days, But these difficult journey will lead to beautiful destination. You are a true inspiration for many photographers like me, take a bow Morten sir

[@DaniTurPhoto]

Beautiful! I really enjoy in your video really good story telling and great photography.

[@Ironfranko]

Wow Morten, you really trust the weather seal of your gears!

[@PeteWoronowski]

Morton beautiful work and I agree with you always get it right in the camera is the best way to go. Work such as this always works so well not just in books but as large murals for Dentists,Doctors offices as well as for schools. Your passion and dedication always impresses me as much as you seeing your vision and creating a plan. Your camera I still believe is thinking to itself I could be in the Bahamas shooting in beautiful weather but no this fellow had to buy me and shoot out here .....:) Very best to you always. Pete

[@prajjwal]

Sir your videos and photos are amazing keep uploading your videos love them.❤

[@riazjadgal6426]

GoOd job 👍👍👌👌👑

[@markpursglovephotography]

What a lovely vlog Morten, fantastic weather and fantastic images. :)

[@michael.z5608]

Thats Photography! Thank you for sharing. Michael

[@vishnuskumar1900]

Another superb video!!! It's good that you didn't make shorter cuts bcos I absolutely loved the whole procedure that went into filming it ..am in awe of your commitment:)..really inspiring work. Waiting 4 more such awesome videos

[@RichardBirchett]

Great work again Morten, shame about the fox!

[@MortenHilmer]

Yes that was such a shame.

[@radekptacek9806]

All your videos and photos about Wildlife are amazing. I love your work. :)

[@souradipsphotography-photo9133]

good to se you on work after a little long time.

[@piotrczepiga4246]

I was waiting for a movie in which you will show work with tamron 150-600mm.Thanks Morten!Like always great job!

[@stacybamon6073]

This is a fantastic video and I just love those photos. Very inspirational. I feel I'd like some snow this winter, but unlikely in the south of Spain.

[@sebastianalt5443]

Wonderful. Thanks for taking us with you :)

[@SMHastronaut]

simply awesome

[@utubewatcher486]

It's like watching a Bob Ross video. Very nice

[@GingerPhotographer]

Love it, stalking around the forest looking for composition and wildlife - can't beat it :) Kudos!!

[@osamaalja]

i discovered your channel right now i just subscribed for you good sir. great vid ilove how you are showing the screen of your camera while you are taking the photos this amazing idea to do i wish you always do those shots it can make me learn more of what i love LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

[@TheGavranatar]

Morten your videos are absolutely fantastic. really interesting and so nicely done. hope you keep it up! really inspired me to get out more, even though the english countryside isn't as interesting as Denmark or Scotland lol. as i'm originally from Ireland i'd love to see you having a trip over there! even if you don't get any wildlife you can always find some outside the pubs late at night

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

is really really good morten, beautiful landscape.

[@IsabelCurdes_photos]

Exactly the type of images I like and such wonderful video. Don't we wish we had snow like that more often here in Denmark?;-)

[@kannannair2700]

Mind blowing......keep up the good work man