5 Days Camping in Canadian Wilderness

My wife Thais and I spend 5 days retracing a trip that my brother Xander and I did a year earlier in the Elliot lake region of Ontario Canada. Our goal was to catch lake trout and fill in the blanks for what I missed before.
Our Route started on Flack lake - SamReid - Bobowash - DollyBerry - Ten Mile Lake - Ezma - Astonish - Olympus - Bruce - Flack
Music by me: ‪@afternoonhue‬

[@XanderBudnick]

Love the Duck Family :D

[@maximbudnick]

Yeah so much character

[@suzanneoling4122]

Yes Common Merganser babies.....we had a Cool moment with them on Tim Lake in The Algonquin interior....

[@Birchpine]

The cinematic elements of your videos seem to be so much higher in the last few. Can’t wait to see what you’ll pull off in winter. Love the energy

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a ton! I'm always trying to make small technical improvements where I can. I'm also looking forward to winter :) Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

[@lindsayriggsbrown979]

You have an incredible eye for beauty in nature. Gorgeous filming. A joy to watch.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Lindsay! Happy you enjoyed it :)

[@rogertimblin2299]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing. I loved seeing the young Mergansers. My wife and I spend a lot of time camping on the rivers of Idaho and the Mergansers are our favorite water fowl. We call them redheads. I think they are the adrenaline junkies of the duck world. All day long they spend their time flying up the river and then floating down the river and hitting all the rapids. It’s really cute to watch their little reds heads bobbing up and down as they go through the rapids. They are like the kayakers of ducks. I can imagine them in a Pixar movie being the the adrenaline junky kayakers 😂.

[@maximbudnick]

Haha yeah they have a little spice to them and seem to be having so much fun. Comparing them to white water kayakers is just perfect. My wife and I absolutely loved Idaho and we are itching to get back :) Cheers!

[@roboutdoors8680]

Awesome. Thanks for taking me along for the journey.

[@maximbudnick]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@deacondavidviscount7579]

A new Sub! Have been following Xander for 4 or 5 years now. It is a nice change to see a couple out sharing the beauty of nature together. It’s mostly solo men, a few women. So, really nice to see a couple exploring together.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Deacon! It's always nice having her out - she loves being out and the good mood is infectious :) Cheers!

[@hankremer6606]

Top notch cinematography as usual. Great sense of being in all your films.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Hank!

[@FoundPonds]

Very relaxing Max! 19:02 I believe is Jewelweed which always seems to grow by old beaver dams and also contains chemicals that can be used to help with poison ivy exposure.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for that! It's so beautiful, isn't it? Hope you've been well, Ponds!

[@FoundPonds]

@@maximbudnick I've been very well Max, thanks for asking! Spent 3 weeks car camping in South Dakota with family and up to Pancake Bay in August! Achray coming up for Canadian Thanksgiving!

[@SnuggleFartz]

It's honestly unbelievable how serendipitous your videos make me feel. From a life long canoe tripper, i can safely say you are a true savant in the art of capturing our country's greatest gifts. This area in particular is magical and your cinematography shows how special of a place it is. Amazing way to spend a friday lunch. Cheers my guy, you're such a gangster 🤝 (Thais is also gangster as well)

[@maximbudnick]

Wait a second... Is this Snuggle Fartz? I see you pivoted into another amazing username haha. Thanks for watching and I'll have to show Thais you called her gangster - she will enjoy that :)

[@SnuggleFartz]

@@maximbudnick yeah for some reason its now showing my @ name instead of my nickname. very controversial. cheers brotha!!!!

[@michaelbroyer3918]

Fantastic video! Nice to see a couple adventuring together; good for the marriage!

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, Michael! Agreed! In my opinion there is no better way to bond with friends and family! Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

[@earthangel8730]

The "dopping" of young Mergansers preening and resting on the floating log was precious! A soft step and quiet demeanor often yields such intimate encounters with the critters . I often think how lucky THEY are to never know the noisy world most humans live in, under mostly starless skies. Lucky "ducks". You and Thais are lucky too. Another great adventure Maxim.

[@maximbudnick]

🙂 I sometimes feel the same they are lucky! Thank you again!

[@hiasix9807]

You and your brother are something different, thank you both for providing us with all of these masterpieces! Much Love from Sweden

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure! Cheers from Canada!

[@rebeccadees2300]

Totally agree! I’m enjoying each of their channels and their growth as cinematographers. Their relationship is so refreshing. Their brotherly bond is evident. I look forward to seeing their new videos.👍😊

[@NoahFlemingplus]

Yes agreed I love watching them both and they both have such distinct styles and are sure to learn from each other.

[@maximbudnick]

I feel so lucky to have strong interests in common with my family members

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@maximbudnick your family dynamic is a blessing as well as your friends in common. When you’re all together it’s very entertaining!

[@TOOZECRUISE]

It's like every so often you reach another level. This is an example of that. Hats off my friend.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much, friend! Cheers!

[@BruceMarlier]

"You got bigger problems" 😁 Amazing trip, loved the cinematography

[@maximbudnick]

Haha yeah she's funny. Thanks for watching, Bruce! Glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers

[@maripurdiie6666]

Goodness this is beautiful! I tend to forget what a wonderful and accomplished photographer you are. I am the daughter of an award winning photographer so I know what I am talking about. What a wonderful way to start my morning, Thank you for your skill and art. I love you and your brother's videos but this is just extra.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Mari! What kind of photography does your father do? Cheers!

[@haliburtonpaddleshop]

Beautiful cinematography & editing as usual -well done!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you very much! So are you a paddling store? Curious about where you are located. Cheers

[@haliburtonpaddleshop]

Your Welcome@@maximbudnick - & yes, I am a wood shop that creates canoe, kayak & sup paddles with future plans for canoe building & repair etc. We don't have a store front on sight, but I am just off the main rd leading into Kennisis Lake area, before Haliburton Forest proper. I would be happy to host you any time you are up this way! Paddle Shop

[@maximbudnick]

Wonderful! Right by my cottage. I'll be sure to stop by and say hello some time :)

[@jeffvallentine913]

There has come to be some sort of group, collection, mishmash, of Canadian adventurers chasing new experiences in canoes. Jon Lost Lakes, the Baird bros, Xander and yourself. All of you filming and sharing your trips wirh the World. Its like reading books by your favorite authors. Commonalities thru the stories but a different cadence and vernacular to each, all umique, all captivating. It must be something in the water...

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks! It is interesting seeing everyones video. Couldn't say it better myself in regards to cadence and vernacular ect. At first I thought it would be redundant having multiple people film the same trip but turns out to be kindove interesting for the reasons you just described.

[@p3outdoors]

Truly a work of art. You succeeded in capturing the beauty the eyes notice on such a trip. The clarity of your images is amazing. I hope someday my videos are even half as good. Thanks for sharing, and keep them coming.

[@maximbudnick]

You are too kind! My pleasure sharing!

[@kenmasko1668]

Your videos are always impressive yet you manage to improve with each one. Wildlife and nature was excellent. Thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, ken! All the best and have a great rest of your weekend!

[@freywayne6574]

I really appreciate how you capture the flora and fauna, you are making a permanent record of the beauty and vastness of the Canadian wilderness. Keep it up Maxim, Thanks it's the next best thing to being there yourself. Grest editing too. Hello to Thais.

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, Frey! I have passed your hi on to Thais. It's great to think of it as making a record of Canadian wilderness, but also as a record of my own life. I love that I'll be able to remember trips more clearly in the future. All the best and hope you've been well!

[@blakepumphrey8782]

You're doing awesome work Maxim. Love that you went with your wife and the continued focus on the landscape and wildlife. Keep up the great work.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Blake! My wife is so happy and energetic - it's always awesome to have her there with me. Thank you for the kind words and for stopping by. Cheers!

[@johnnyravester]

Another masterpiece, Maxim. Not a single frame came about by chance. Nice work, and thanks.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Johnny! My pleasure!

[@dennissmith1699]

The quality and content of your work testifies to the effort you apply. Very nice!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Dennis! My wife saw your comment and was just watching your garden video. She's been tending to a little crop on our balcony this year and seems jealous haha.

[@maximbudnick]

Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

[@RobotRangerGuy]

Yeah it's inspiring

[@dansmith6508]

Max, it must be both a blessing, to be able to see what you see, but also something of a curse to try and describe it to others. Thank you for sharing thru film, and reminding us to slow down and appreciate the important things.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Dan! The real curse is having to cut footage to make the video cohesive... It's the most painful part of making the videos... CHeers!

[@luciereadman4003]

Perfect video to watch and unwind. Boggles my mind all the incredible shots you get and time that must go into these videos. Thanks so much for sharing these adventures.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Lucie! Hope you've been having a great weekend!

[@BoymansBros]

I absolutely love the detail of the birds. So magnificent

[@maximbudnick]

It's so fun to film and photograph them. The hard part is having to cut shots... Thanks for stopping by! Cheers

[@dennismorton4688]

very nice video glad to see you and wife enjoy outside together thanks

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Dennis! It was a fantastic trip :)

[@BonnieMullin-bv9ym]

I love all .the shots of the different birds.

[@abandonedwest]

Maxim, after the week I've had, seeing this pop up on a Friday is like getting free therapy. :) Can't wait to hunker down after the workday is done and watch. You're the best, thank you for sharing these sacred spaces with us.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey there! Absolutely my pleasure to share and I hope you enjoyed the video if you have already watched it. Enjoy your weekend!

[@RobotRangerGuy]

Very peaceful, thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure! Thanks again, Stephen!

[@danesmith4227]

Inspiring, relaxing, beautiful, therapeutic. Thank you Max, I really appreciated that. Take care

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Dane. Wishing you a peaceful weekend :)

[@ianlindsey3616]

Maxim, amazing filming. Really look forward to your videos. THX CHEERS!!!

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Ian! More to come :)

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

I love the video so much, a beautiful story, I’ll watch it again tomorrow. Good night. Thank you!

[@maximbudnick]

Wow I am honored that you woudl watch a second time. Thank you, Nicholas, and I hope you've been well!

[@ruudsmith3836]

very much enjoyed! especially bird life ...and all the other critters

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Ruud! I love the birds as well :)

[@lourdesmurilloquintana5123]

What impresive views!! Enjoyed your video.

[@maximbudnick]

Great to hear, Lourdes! Thank you!

[@jodyreay733]

Max you are a lucky man ❤️ your wife is a picture of beauty in so many ways! I love your videos!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Jody, I know 😀

[@JohnHicksDoP]

Sander is a hard act to follow but this is great work too! Really nicely shot!

[@maximbudnick]

He really is - it's hard to not be boring when you are compared to Xanders... ... "colorful" personality haha. Cheers and thanks for stopping by! :)

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Gorgeous nature shots , never gets old. A peaceful and relaxing video to watch. Nice that your wife went with you to enjoy the trip together.

[@maximbudnick]

Really glad you enjoyed it annemarie!

[@arjenhoogcarspel4193]

Another great video you two! This channel deserves more views. Still wondering when it will explode.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Arjen! I don't know if I'll ever "explode" (though that would be nice wouldn't it), but I am happy if I keep growing slow and steady :) Cheers and thanks for stopping by!

[@paulfroud3920]

PRIMO!!! Some beautiful footage, masterfully delivered. You really have a good eye!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Paul! Have an awesome weekend, and hope alls been well with you!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

This was incredible Maxim!! Oh my goodness! You could see the bees pollinating up close. The baby mergansers. The star shots! Bit of everything. Thanks so much man!! Take care all. NQU

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much 😀 means a lot to me!

[@maryadams1849]

Absolutely outstanding. Gorgeous photography. Really enjoyed the limited talking and just watching the sights and sounds of nature. I really appreciate your labelling of wildlife too! Thank you!

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks you Mary! Your feedback is appreciated!

[@michelescottagehomestead6168]

It's a Garden of Eden feel, beauty, sounds, and peaceful at the same time. Very nice macro captures. It's my favorite captures. It allows us to see little details. What an amazing trip.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Michele! The macros shots are some of the most interesting to me as well - incredible how much beauty there is at every level of magnification... Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a positive comment. All the best to you

[@acrossculturalconsulting]

From the infinite and majestic to minute and intricate, your photography honours creation Thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

What a beautiful comment. I am honored. All the best and have a wonderful weekend

[@KJsCosmos]

Really appreciate the b roll and editing on this man! Always iterating 💪

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, KJ! Always trying to improve! Cheers and thanks for watching! :)

[@waysfu]

Always prestine outdoor, with earth tone music and top notch cinematography, in desert, in river/lake, in mountain.... Varieties of wild lives encounter. So epic in tranquility, in sound.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, my friend! Hope the sea sailing plans are coming along nicely for you. Cheers!

[@mr7354]

Your videos are great for my blood pressure. You have a gift of bringing nature to the forefront. Because of you I don't watch those Alaska shows anymore. Thank you. Those red mushrooms in the beginning looked poisonous.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for your kind words! It's a wonderful compliment to hear you find my videos calming. They really did look very poisonous though I've been surprised to find out some brightly colored mushrooms are edible. Either way I won't be taking any chances. Hopefully one day I can do a mushroom picking course of some kind...

[@mr7354]

@@maximbudnick thanks for the reply. i was curious and they look like scarlet waxcaps.which are edible. i contacted an old friend who's a mushroom guru- magic mushrooms. he said he'll look into when he gets out of jail 🤣 his neighbor snitched on him for growing his own weed. originally from NYC, i have those kind of strange friends. 😎

[@maximbudnick]

Haha okay please give me an update on his opinion when he's out :D

[@mr7354]

update, red waxcap edible so i was wrong. my friend invited me to a get together but i'm afraid to go.

[@TerryFalan]

I had to stop at 8:42 into the video just to say that this is one of the most beautifully shot videos that I have seen period! Such thought put into each and every visual is a testament to your creative and artistic nature. Amazing! Now back to the video!

[@maximbudnick]

You are too kind! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video!

[@jm9903]

Thank you for sharing this lovely land and wildlife. So peaceful. Cheers from Arizona.

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure! Enjoy Arizona for me! I can't wait to be back :)

[@martinhudon8337]

This is Art and Nature. 👌 Also lucky to have a patient wife while you do those great shots!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Martin! Luckily she enjoys doing her own thing out there while I take shots - I guess we are lucky to have good travelling compatibility :) Cheers!

[@paddlespaz123]

Some nice videography and awesome location.

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, there! Sorry for taking so long to reply to your comment. Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

[@paulorhazelanderson921]

Again, love the photography! Thank you for identifying the birds.

[@maximbudnick]

Many thanks!

[@marieheist5154]

You have a special talent my friend. Your focus on nature is refreshing .

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you very much!

[@cliffordwright342]

Your videos are amazing. Nice to see you out with your wife. She looks like she fits right in

[@maximbudnick]

haha ya she fit right in! thanks!

[@Barret-paddles]

So lovely Max! Nice to see you out with your beloved and so grateful for your work again and again 💜 B

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure Barret! Give the pugs a scratch for me :)

[@Barret-paddles]

@@maximbudnick 💜💜

[@maximbudnick]

:)

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Great video , calm and relaxing , not in a rush and no Drama. Love it. This is a video one can watch over and over and see and hear something different each time. Nicely Done

[@maximbudnick]

Hey, Darrell! Thank you! Hope you've been well and are enjoying your weekend :)

[@TazzyD215]

You are the most artistic of all the channels I watch. Beautifully done video...again! Thanks for letting us go along on your journeys. It was good to see your lovely wife again on this trip.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@davidmichael3160]

A picture poem of introspection and beauty. Thank you.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for your very kind feedback!

[@brucedow3883]

Beautiful video; enjoyed your bird photography and the butterfly dancing on the waterfall. I think your best combination of visuals, editing so far.

[@maximbudnick]

Many thanks! I appreciate that

[@garymoser4905]

Great trip. I loved your camera shots.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Gary! I appreciate you stopping by :)

[@GaryEllington-dy8li]

Maximum all the best 👍 for you & your Wife 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Gary! Cheers!

[@prospector14]

I just did the Flack Lake route in late July. This is now my second time because the route is just so darn beautiful. The portage/ campsite on Flack Lake is my favourite. However the portage at Sam Reid is hell personified. 60+ metres straight up a rock face. Your video is excellent - your videography rivals a Nat. Geo. video so well done. Always appreciative of your work and good to see your wife in the videos. Always better when you share the experience.

[@maximbudnick]

Yeah there were a couple portages that dragged on... And yes it's always nice to have my wife along on these trips :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

[@NoahFlemingplus]

Wow maxim this was an amazing video. So relaxed and peaceful. Great composition and loved seeing the birds and your wife!!!

[@maximbudnick]

Many thanks Noah!

[@brookeshaffer4377]

Terrific!Love it all🌲

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Brooke!

[@j.p.francofranco2866]

Hi Maxim, greetings from Brazil, I liked the towel, with the Brazilian flag, it gained a subscriber.

[@maximbudnick]

Hello, and welcome! Thank you for subscribing :)

[@rongoris3022]

Wow Maxim! Great video! Love the early morning shots of the mist and the rising sun and the wildlife. Keep up the great work!! I could watch these all day long. I especially like that the background is contains the sounds of nature and not pre-recorded music (just my peculiar tastes I guess). So peaceful and relaxing. Excellent work!!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Ron! The early morning shots of mist were my favorite - not only to film but experience. I couldn't believe how glorious it was when I stepped out of my tent - and it kept getting better as the sun rose. All the best!

[@radarbase]

Love the sloooow burrrrrn. What a relaxing trip. You and Thais are two peas in a pod! Stellar wildlife shots as always, Max -- pretty inspiring.

[@dthomas4087]

Maybe it will inspire people to use a canoe trip to get to know someone better.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate your support. Always trying to improve!

[@孙行者-j1x]

You know what? I subscribed to both of you brothers' channels.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you!

[@markcummings6856]

Thanks to you and your Wife. Really appreciate the extra efforts you both sacrificed to make this masterpiece. Your talents with these videos are next level imo. Cheers to many more outings, perhaps. 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Mark. It my pleasure to share the videos as usual. More coming for sure. Hope you've been well!

[@doorlopen]

Maxim again a treat. I cant wait for autumn videos.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you! Me too!

[@AdventuresWithLoki]

Looks like you guys had an awesome trip! Glad to see the both of you out there together. And that was a fantastic opening sequence of shots, nice job! Looking forward to your next one.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you very much! It's really nice to have her out there - she brings great energy. Cheers and give Loki a scratch for me!

[@mirkatu3249]

Your wife is a great canoeing partner, you are blessed to have a spouse who enjoys this as much as you. Thank you for sharing the serenity. 🙂

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks! Yes she enjoys it immensely. You are very welcome 🙂

[@gordthompson4664]

Full -on LOLs at 20:27 and 24:35. And I've long been a believer in doing "3 days of traveling" in 5 days. It kept me and my motorcycle off of the Interstates more times than I can count. As for your cinematography skills, I'm running out of superlatives with each passing video so I'll just go with "OUTSTANDING"! ❤❤

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Gord! haha glad you enjoyed! Don't worry if you run out of superlatives I am just glad you enjoyed it

[@patti3447]

Just beautiful young man love love the wild life especial the birds .. very nice touch when u include the written names of all the critters . And yes I believe the babies were merganser s .❤

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Patti! I appreciate you watching!

[@nicholasmaxheleau9444]

Hey Max, the second viewing was better; took in a lot of the details of your story. And thank you for sharing you and your wife’s experience with us. Really special sharing, looking forward to more. Blessings on you both!

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it Nicholas!

[@jimfenstermaker400]

Always love to see your videos, so relaxing and calming! Have a great one and hope to see more later. 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jim! You definitely will see more later :) All the best!

[@daivapetrikaite]

Amazing trip, good job 😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Daiva! :)

[@dianetbailey9185]

Beautiful scenery and camera work.❤

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@annesander597]

Always enjoy your videos. Nice to see you out with your wife. Appreciate that you spoke loud enough in this video that I didn’t need captions. I also especially like your labeling of the flora and fauna.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks Anne! I appreciate your feedback.

[@LaLuna2510]

Peaceful and poetic as ever. Thank you for sharing your beautiful trip with us! Love seeing your wife join you and the bird IDs are awesome too!

[@maximbudnick]

Really appreciate that! your feedback is valuable.

[@conniedemchenko3860]

What a beautiful video with the scenery and wildlife shots. Thanks goes to you and your wife for sharing your canoe trip with us. Blessings

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Connie! Enjoy your weekend :)

[@michel9100]

Welcome in the Paradise....thank's

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure, Michel. Cheers!

[@McQ109]

Another great video Max thank you for this post. Keep um coming man.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@dthomas4087]

I was fishing on Big Crow. A cow and her calf were walking along the north shore, paying no attention to me. I was whistling a song that was stuck in my head and momma would stop and twist her head one way then the other, then they carried on, only ten yards from my canoe. Best trip ever. Loved your bird pic's, and of course the hawaiian dance was lovely.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks for sharing! really glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@saulweisberg1636]

I appreciate the bird and mammal ID. Nice touch.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you for that feedback - Saul! Glad you find the labelling adds to the video. Cheers!

[@Myhandle306]

Been waiting 8 hours to have the time to watch this one.

[@maximbudnick]

I hope it lived up to expectation! Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend! :)

[@CanoeTheNorth]

Another really gorgeous video Max. Love all the wildlife shots. Hope you two have an awesome fall (with no bugs to get stuck in anyones hair)! Great work man.

[@maximbudnick]

Thanks brother!

[@colepolitte798]

One of your best videos I’ve seen Maxim! I can’t stress enough how masterfully you capture the nature around you and the environment you are in. I love everything about it! And of course, you’re relationship with you wife is one that most of us dream to have. Keep it up brother!

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much Cole, your kind words mean a lot!

[@JB-eg1tb]

Another relaxing and enjoyable video!

[@maximbudnick]

Glad to hear that!

[@alannolet3109]

Hey Max. Watched late last night, was too tired to comment, so watched again this evening and I'm glad I did. The nature, those starscapes, wow. And your lovely wife seems very adept in the outdoors. What struck me watching a second time, that I had missed last night, was when Thais said you were napping, but with with one eye and one ear open, always hoping to capture a bit of wildlife. Basically pointing out what's been obvious all along but was always unspoken, and that's the extent to which you're passionate about this. Another amazing vid, keep doing what you do, the numbers will come, because you do it like no one else. So thanks. And as always, I already can't wait to see the next one. Cheers!

[@maximbudnick]

Wow thanks Alan, glad you were able to watch it twice! Means a lot to me. I really appreciate your support!

[@bushcraft_crush2455]

Great trip! Your videography is amazing ❤

[@maximbudnick]

Glad you liked it!!

[@CampWithMatt]

Wow. I find it so interesting to see the different styles that all the producers of content such as this have. I couldn't pick a favourite between you, your brother, Jon, Jim, Joe, Noah, Keenan, etc, you all have totally different styles feeding different emotions. But this production, just wow. I'd run out of superlatives describing it. Serious thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this and capture these shots. Can wait for more from you, you have a real talent here. Matt.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you so much Matt! I really appreciate your kind words. It means a lot and helps keep me going!

[@GaryEllington-dy8li]

You 2 would make wonderful parents.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Gary. My apologies for the delayed replies to your messages

[@kerstinschuller2411]

Wow, this is SO beautiful!! Especially that you chose NOT to underline with music but just the sound of nature makes it even more tranquil and enchanting. Your nature is so unbelievable mesmerizing and beautiful, it´s unreal... Thank you and Thais so much for sharing this video with us.

[@maximbudnick]

You are very welcome Kerstin, I am happy that you enjoyed it!

[@rayopeongo]

I hung a fish off of a tree like that one time. I forgot all about it, and when I came out the next morning, all that was left was the head. I still hear about that from my brothers from time to time. Memories! Great video.

[@maximbudnick]

hahaha thats really funny! thanks for sharing

[@herschelbrown2944]

thank you both! such a beautiful share I really look forward to your new uploads, always. -Hersch

[@maximbudnick]

My pleasure Herschel! I am honoured that you look forward to them.

[@JeffMacCullough]

Beautiful area. I did the Mace lake loop early this year. Great fishing. I admire the quality of your video. I hope to improve my skills in filming and editing to get to your level some day. Thanks for what you do.

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, Jeff! Your style of filming is already very enjoyable :) Cheers!

[@janetwhite3768]

The cinematography was spot on….your wife is funny and the whole video with the extraordinarily beautiful nature shots…..wow Max! You are getting so much better….bravo, loved it!😊

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you Janet for your kind words! I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@HikingWithKathleen]

I really enjoyed your videography of wildlife and scenery. Also, I enjoyed seeing various animals and the Indian Pipe ID'ed. Well done!

[@maximbudnick]

You are very welcome Kathleen! Thanks for watching and your valuable feedback!

[@embryophytelove]

So magical 🥰

[@maximbudnick]

Thank you, David! Enjoy your weekend!