How I got The Impossible Shot - Gear, Techniques, Bird Photography

[@michaelahochmayer]

You are the only person on youtube that I don‘t get bored watching for more than an hour! Loved the insights and thoughts on the baiting part. But what I loved most was Björns snoring in the background 😂😂😂

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

How very true, I often loose interest if the subject drifts off, Motimer’s videos are full of coffee and useful information 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gdv2268]

This man is special!

[@TimsWildlife]

I also love Morten's videos, but there are many channels out there which are not recommended to you by the algorithm. Newer channels are hard to pick up, which is a shame. There is good stuff flying under the radar.

[@andyblessett1951]

Bjorn is a superstar, as far as I'm concerned he can do what he wants hahaha. He's not a youngster now so and he's nearly as famous as his dad ❤❤ Just love that dog!

[@vincentlamoureux422]

Thank you for this excellent video, including Bjorn’s snoring and the baiting discussion while having this inspiring pizza and beer!

[@ElGrecoDaGeek]

My favorite camera content creator - he actually uses his gear.

[@jexmartinez9343]

Mannn that dog made me so happy when I heard him snoring @ minute 20. 😂😂😂😂😂 he was like ‘guys listen to Morten while I nap here”

[@berg58]

I always give a thumbs up when I start a new video because I know Morten's videos are always top quality.

[@Thunderb3Martin]

Same here and I know I will watch the whole video. :)

[@PatrickSmeaton]

By far my favorite "photography" channel. I put photography in quotations because your channel is much more than a photography channel.

[@23earth]

These last few weeks have been difficult and depressing for me and I noticed you added a new video, I rushed to watch it because it’s always educational and entertaining and it also helps to forget everything else, even if its just for an hour and seven minutes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and video taping a new episode. Cheers!

[@TenPester]

Your channel has made me come back from my 12 year break in photography. I got so fed up of the saturation of wildlife photographers all claiming their spot and territory as if they owned the animals they were taking pictures of. You respect their environment, and it's a great thing to witness.

[@woodyinthewoods]

Even if you made videos of 10hours they would never get boring. Love it. Thank you for letting us be part of your adventures your life

[@RobinsIan]

I have been watching a lot of your vids and all I can say is well done. Just a tip from someone that does a lot of aurora photos. I use a vacuum bag when I come in from the cold. Put the camera and lens into a vacuum bag and use a hand pump to suck out the air. Stop condensation getting to the camera when it comes into the warm.

[@russrichards]

Just incredible, Morton. You are such a great advocate for wildlife, the natural world, photography, and coffee. "See you out there" trooper! 👏👏👏

[@cometmoo]

Thank you Morten, better a masterpiece once or twice a year than just anything less. You are a GEM!

[@brianhigginsphoto]

you gotta love @mortenhilmer one of the few guys who doesn't have to explain himself but he does so anyway. Always an enjoyable adventure.

[@f.sailaway5549]

Dear Morten, thank you so much for sharing your expertise and experience with your community / your followers. It's so interesting, entertaining and amusing (snoring Björn, cutting Pizza with an axe, how to handle ordinary human needs in nature,...) to listen and watching. To make this videos is a lot of work. So enjoy your coffee, beer, pizza and private time at your cosy home. I'm looking forward to follow your coming adventures. ☕

[@lyndac7511]

Can’t believe Bjorn is 13.5 years old he looks amazing ❤ thank you Morten great video it’s amazing to see how much work goes into the photos and videos you make. Can’t think of a better way to end the day than with a beer and homemade pizza.

[@KarenPAlexander]

It is why you shine bright. Love the video as always.

[@Eule-tb2hq]

To be in nature makes me feel beeing part of it and "having the right size", feeling gratefull and full of peace.. Somebody said once to me: you only can protect what you know! So, I agree with you. Your videos can be a little piece making people more aware of the value of nature. Thank you Morten, especialy for the livestreams

[@peterdclark]

Spending an hour with you watching your videos is time well spent. Lovely job as usual, Cheers~Peter

[@user-markparker]

I haven’t even watched it yet but already know it’s going to be a great video. Thanks Morten👍👍

[@user-markparker]

& I was right!😂👍

[@cg-s2439]

Your ethics, morality and true love of nature, alongside your photographic altruisim is inspirational to many. Slainte Mhath 🍕🍻

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

I don't know what you feed little Bjorn, but he is amazingly spry and active for a little doggie his age. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this video, Morten. Usually 15 minutes is a stretch for me in most photography videos, but you and about three more regular posters always get my undivided attention. Thank you.

[@CMule32]

Thank you Morten! I really appreciate you breaking this down.

[@J5388T]

Morten, I'm never bored watching one of your video's!

[@marshalhedin7538]

you're exactly right, people need to put things into context, see the big picture. walk the streets of Los Angeles, there are people without homes everywhere, struggling. or do we complain when someone baits a bird with a single fish ? my point is .... there are MANY, MANY other things in this world to be an activist for. putting out bird food to take some photographs is not one of them. the latter brings joy and benefits to this world. and thank you Morten for being such an awesome person

[@steinaragotnes4805]

its a problem if endagered species gets in harms way, and off course any species really . Many birds have been poisened by lead after eating bait . So its always good to not do harm when it comes to boht birds , animals and humans .

[@woodymeristem2223]

Your closing comments were an echo of my feelings regarding nature and using bait to attract wildlife for photos and videos -- thank you.

[@stanleyleary]

Great to see your thoughts behind the curtain on why you choose specific gear.

[@Nadera2511]

Thank you very much for this extremely beautiful video and your wise words at the end. You are speaking from my Heart ❤

[@barsanroy6871]

What a perspective of thinking Nature... He is phenomenal....a Nature-sage with supurb photography.....

[@ferkolaszlo_nature]

I was really looking forward to it. It was good to see you again. 👍

[@stephenhill560]

Superb and Bjorn is a real star

[@stephanies.7989]

Thank you for sharing this video, it's interesting to see the backround of your beautiful pictures and adventures. Bjørn is funny and cute as always. Take care 🙂

[@CamillaHolm]

Loved your video, and especially your little talk at the end. I agree completely with your view of baiting. And then if you could choose between fantastic photo trips with arranged scenes or your own back yard you would chose the latter. I don't really have the choice to go to fantastic places, but also not a big urge, I just love to explore what is happening close to home. A fox, an badger, a deer, a boar, all the birds, the toads and frogs. I have endless entertainment, and love to go out with the camera and just take it in. Getting pictures is secondary to the experience.

[@merkin22]

Cheers! Best photography 'adventure' videos on the web! Thank you, sir!

[@dr_moscow]

I'm watching you from Russia. I think your content is very high quality; in our country, many photographers take staged shots with almost tame animals and re-present it as wildlife. You have real wild nature in your video!

[@guillermoburbridge3613]

Totally agree with you. Nice video. Thank you.

[@Dixlive]

Finally he came back with new car, Morten for your shots man we believe in you

[@denisesavage2382]

It was lovely to share a day and pizza with you as you took us through the gear you used, how you use it, why you use what you do in the way that you do. And the big thing underneath it all is about sharing the beauty of the animals in the world and how we can appreciate and look after the environment for them. Cheers!

[@itakephotos1141]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much. Give your pup a hug for me. I just said goodbye to my companion of almost 16 years.

[@digidraxe8052]

Thank you Morten. I really enjoyed your video.

[@debjohnson6332]

Congratulations, Morten! As always, amazing shots! You rock!

[@kurt2742]

What a lovely little dog you have ❤

[@rolfjohansen1939]

Thank you, Morten! I really enjoyed this one. Right up till the end. Best I’ve watched in quite a while. The pizza and your reflections on photography and presevation was an unexpected bonus!

[@Emerald_City_]

This is a great combination of spontaneous, relaxed demeanor and meticulously planned hard work. Not easy! Most of us have no clue how much work all this is. Not so long ago this used to be done by the whole TV crews who had a person appointed for each aspect of the job, like script, direction, camera, audio, editing etc.

[@cveale2008]

Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing all of the knowledge and skills any budding wildlife photographer could hope for. Your love of and respect for nature is so admirably presented in these video essays that we can not help but be inspired. Sincerity, selflessness and love shines through it all

[@RichardHarper-rl8kr]

I have been photographing red kites and nesting ospreys this week in Wales, in beautiful weather except for one afternoon when I and my camera equipment got thoroughly drenched by heavy rain, so your straightforward methods of drying out camera gear came in very useful. Your videos are always enjoyable to watch and I always learn something from them, especially as your methods come from doing it and not from theory, and your presentation is always free of waffle. Thank you Morten; I look forward to your next video.

[@22ophiotrix11]

Thank you for the insights and advises. Answered some questions I came upon when taking pictures of very quick birds like wrens.

[@kevinpalmer8947]

Brother, so wonderful to see you again and the subject and the sharing of things as you did. It was so great to once again watch, learn and experience your knowledge. And also to see Björn once more. Thankyou for returning and looking forward to see you out there again soon.

[@KayakCampingOffGrid]

Really great listening to the heart felt thoughts on conservation and photography.The floating hide looks like a perfect little contraption to capture those intimate shotes! Game changer!

[@yunho290]

I appreciate that you shared your expertise opinions and experiences on nature photography with us,thanks！

[@aashiparekh5333]

As everyone says here, we always enjoy your videos regardless of the content, you speaking your heart is good enough! We appreciate your authenticity and passion for everything you do. I specifically like your moderate view on photographing dynamics, we all need to be less judgmental and more understanding and empathetic when approaching anything in life. You are right nothing is black and white, there are always different elements that make our experiences different. Let’s all enjoy photogrpahy together- with different ideas and the courage to be different!

[@davidmurphy7847]

Glad to see you again. I appreciate you sharing your perspective on different challenging topics. Good for you.

[@va2xgm]

Nice life ! I love all your video ! Thanks for sharing.

[@AmadoWildlifeVideos]

Thank you for addressing the baiting issue. I was finding it hard to find a scenario where "wildlife" isn't managed to some extent. Always good to watch your videos.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Fascinating! Looking forward to seeing more of you this year.

[@StephaanBOSS56]

I am touching 70 years soon, worked hard all my life and having troubles with my back. Like 1km from the center of the little city I live in in Belgium, there is a very small nature reserve. I managed to get the rangers to trust me and let me install a small, hidden hide. Passing my time alone in that hide, observing, filming and photographing the kingfishers beats just bout everything for me. I think I very much understood what you wanted to say there at the end of your great video.

[@apoordoglife9451]

I'm happy to watch his video😍

[@epostiljon]

As usual, gently, nice, wellspoken and generous :-) Like a smörgåsbord, take what you like. Thanks Morten

[@stuartphotography1968]

Love your style Morten 🎉

[@tobylux1750]

Morten's way of being simply reflects the Danish lifestyle of 'Hygge' completely 😊

[@montanaylago]

Morten says: let’s make a tutorial, and instead of doing what any other KZbin people, he just says let’s get out there… Björn get’s all muddy, we see the actual example and technique… I can tell you how much I like your videos!!! Thanks for sharing and “I’ll see you out there”!!!

[@halteske6475]

Just simply THANK YOU!!! thank you for all the information. Found so much use out of this video.

[@cristianberto9262]

Hi Morten congratulations and thank you for sharing how you manage to take your photos (the osprey one is amazing) with us fans, an idol, thank you for everything you do❤

[@marksymonds8477]

As ever Morten, your videos weather about wildlife or information on wildlife photography are always worth the wait. 👍

[@WatterAlBahryPhoto]

Thanks alot for your video from WildLife photographer to another thanks alot for your Inspiration and accuracy in directing in smoothness , God Blessing you ... Cheers from Egypt

[@J-MLindeMusic]

Love watching your videos about photography whenever you have time to make them, Morten...they are so...wholesome!

[@andyblessett1951]

Bon Appetit my friend...another stupendous video. You are the "Man"!. I'm so envious of your life style. Stay safe, stay strong.

[@robberkhuizen108]

it was a very good story. With all the details and so on. Good very good. Keep make movies like this i love it. thanks

[@juliancolorado6013]

I really love❤ this kind of videos that really tells a story, showing all tips and expertise directly from the field. Amazing. Thumbs up for Morten. Hi from Colombia.

[@VABrowneMDPhD]

Tremendous effort and lots of skill, experience, and hard work to capture amazing moments in nature!

[@pavankaul]

As always it's most engaging & informative to watch your videos! Thank you, Love & blessings to you Morten!

[@Rob.1340]

A pleasure to watch as always, thank you. Stay well and safe travels. All the best. Cheers 🍻. 👍📷😎

[@frogman330]

Great to see you doing different things. I really enjoy all your videos and the huge amount of preparation and thought behind every production. Also wonderful to see you came over to Borneo - my part of the world. I love my Zf, it has been my entry into Nikon mirrorless and I am not looking back. I am looking very hard at the Z6III now, the low ISO potentials are compelling. Thank you Morten for sharing your life and work.

[@come.on.lets.go.]

I love these videos, I don't even do nature photography, I just love watching this.

[@morayeel6585]

Thank you for sharing BTS and techniques for taking care of wet gear. It was wonderful! We get gray rainy winter here in Pacific Northwest, US and can definitely use your tips! The comment about baiting reminds me of hunters. I personally don’t like hunting, but I have learned some hunters are active conservationist to sustain their hunting ground. If baiting or hunting does more favor than harm to nature, I am not against it.

[@rosaramos7671]

What a fantastic video! Lots of useful information, combined with exterior images and practical examples. And I completely agree with your opinion. Thank you so much for continuing to make and share these videos. And yes, I missed it already!

[@nickbristol3457]

Absolutely wonderful video, Morten. I enjoyed getting your thoughts through the whole video on many different things, and all while enjoying a glass of wine. You are a wonderful person and a great photographer.

[@rkarlson0083]

These are the only videos I can watch all the way through. Good job

[@birgitmuner2775]

Thank you always for sharing. I am happy to see that you‘re back on KZbin. I love your Content 👍🙋‍♀️

[@chriko22]

alwas very nice videos and incredible photos congratulation and thank you

[@phildavson7552]

Mike: do you use a full wetsuite up to your head (like a diver) ? Do you stand in the hide (if water is waist high). If you sit in the hide, you sit on a portable chair or on the lake floor ? The lens you use is a normal wide angle (28-70mm) or 70-200mm. Our lakes in CH descend very sharply from water’s edge to 5-10m out (obviously not everywhere), so there is a big restriction. To be hidden is key however.

[@Thunderb3Martin]

Thank you for amazing experience and for going through the gear and stuff. And the silica gel is a great advice. Always looking forward to see another video. Cheers from Czech Republic.

[@bynorum8669]

I am so thankfull for your videos. I try to bring my camera out in nature and learn how to shoot these wonderfull creatures, birds etc. Not much luck or knowledge yet, but watching youtube give me inspiration to go out. I also really like the videos with Jostein, he is a true gem as well.

[@ianroscoe4706]

Really enjoyed this video, as always Morten, thanks for tkaing the time and effort to make the film. Looking forward to the next video already! all the best. Ian

[@Tukkerson]

Love how the Bjorn's nose and then the whole snout makes its way into the frame making him look like an overly curious passer-by :)

[@BjørjaBear]

Great video, I hope you enjoyed your time here in Norway!

[@robnelson1268]

Thanks for taking the time to do this,so many useful things to take in.

[@MindfulGrinds]

Thank you for inspiring, calm, and invigorating storytelling of your photography journey!

[@filipposeminerio6389]

Thank you very much for the tips on the photographic technique, always very beautiful and relaxing videos.

[@CB-kn1ox]

Thanks Morten! So happy to see you again! Cheers from Canada.... CB

[@craig_m_mi]

A long video, but a ton of good info and stories. Well done and I appreciate all you do for everyone, including the little dog...

[@miguelangelpulpeiro9228]

Superb video, as usual. I'm already waiting for the next one. Thank you Morten.

[@PaulAmyes]

Thanks very much for articulating what I feel. If we don't show people what exists in their backyard then how can we expect them to protect it. I've just returned home after a week away - it wasn't a great success photographically but the experience was wonderful and I feel it is the experience that we should be promoting.

[@cinavik]

realest person on the internet. thank you morten

[@SeynazheeID]

Thank you for sharing this video, Sir. Greetings from Indonesia

[@wildphil]

Thank you, Morton. That's a top tip on the rechargeable Silica bags! never knew they existed! I'm going to get a couple - one for the camera and lens storage cupboard at home and also one to keep inside my camera bag at all times 👍

[@roland-heine]

Hi Morton, thank you so much for your video. Your films are a absolute highlight for me. They are so natural and came from deep of your heart. I agree with you that the experience in nature is more important then the foto itself. And a beautiful foto of an animal nearby my home I like in the meantime more then travel around the world to some foto hotspots. Best wishes Roland

[@michaelpeberday9167]

Superb video once again. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you .

[@ivan11cast]

Love it when Bjorn joins you! He reminds me so much of my best friend 🤍

[@juancarlosasiain5922]

primera vez que veo un video tuyo, estoy encantado y que forma de terminarlo, ya me pongo con los demás videos, saludos desde Nicaragua

[@lockygolfer]

Loved the detail you have gone into to explain your whole entire process. Amazing as always.

[@lucamantovani5324]

Great video Morten! And I agree with you on your final thoughts. Congratulations and thanks!

[@MortenHilmer]

Glad you enjoyed it