Patience | A Wildlife Short Film

In wildlife photography and filmmaking, patience is everything. 🌌 Every journey into the wild starts with hope - the hope to witness something extraordinary and to capture a moment that tells a story. But more often than usual, we return home with nothing. No photos, no footage, only the memory of stillness and the quiet beauty of nature.
In this short film, I explore the true essence of patience as a wildlife photographer & filmmaker. Join me as I share the reality behind my adventures, where waiting in silence becomes a meditation and the journey itself becomes as meaningful as any shot with a camera.
📸 Highlights:
🌲 Embracing patience, stillness and silence in the wild
🎥 Behind-the-scenes of wildlife photography
🐾 The journey of hope and perseverance in nature
🌌 Capturing amazing wildlife encounters
Filmed, edited & produced by
Anders Aastrup
Additional footage & B-roll
Mick Friis
Emil Poulsen
Music
‪@calebarredondo5204‬
Artlist
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INSTAGRAM:
@ Andersaastrup.dk
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GEAR LIST:
Cameras:
Sony FX3
Sony A7iii
GoPro11
Iphone 15 pro
Lenses:
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5,6-6,3 G OSS
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony FE 2.0X Teleconverter Sony E-mount
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8G OSS Macro
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron 17-28mm 2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony FE
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E
Drone:
DJI Mini 3 Pro
Tripod
SIRUI CT-3204
SIRUI PH-10 gimbal head
Manfrotto 502 Fluid Video Head
Camera Bag:
Shimoda Action X40 v2 Black
Editing software:
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Lightroom
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Anything else, please let me know :)

[@andersaastrup]

All you guys are just incredible! I'm absolutely overwhelmed and stunned by all the feedback you give me on this film - It fills me up with motivation to make more like this! Thank you!

[@kike.arnaiz]

This is a masterpiece and a tribute to all the wildlife photographers out there. Thank you Anders for this lovely message!

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much :) Tried to capture the essence of what we go through, so im glad you felt it! Means a lot!

[@MortenHilmer]

What an absolute beautiful short film you guys have made here. A true joy to watch and a great message. All the best

[@MayolPatron]

Morten thanks to encourage other people doing great nature productions ! See you out there with the litlle crow ❤

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you Morten! It means everything coming from you! :)

[@mrhrby1650]

see you out there

[@fotokrzysztof]

What a perfect moments and colors ❤

[@andersaastrup]

:) Thanks!

[@joyceyang6976]

It was beautiful, both the video and the messages you delivered, “Nature does not hurry so neither should we” “Patience after all is the true art of the wild” Thank you 👍💕

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks for that! :) means a lot when the words resonate with others. Im really glad you enjoyed it!

[@swannfaucon]

Just crazy, beautiful, speechless ! Subscribed right away 👍

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much :)

[@lankanboy1017]

Absolutely amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :)

[@MrJensDidriksen]

OMG. This is just…. Out of this world! Absolutly world class storytelling and filming. Bravo😊

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! :)

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Yes fantastic made 😮🙂👌

[@andersaastrup]

thanks! :)

[@MrDaveB123]

If you know you know. The amount of time we spend just being out there is worth the moments we get lucky and capture something special. Awesome video got me a little watery eyed

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much! Really! -.... if you know, you know! You've been there ;)

[@tobiasschubert7080]

Wow wirklich super 💪💪💪

[@DivineWildlife2882]

Fantastic presentation ❤❤❤❤

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@raptorjuntamed]

Love the visuals. Brilliant short film. Well done! 👍

[@andersaastrup]

Means a lot! Thanks :)

[@tisu5821]

Excellent ❤

[@gurphotographer]

It’s a short movie. Really appreciate your work and thanks for sharing with us ❤

[@andersaastrup]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching

[@Storiada]

This movies was so intense and so gorgeous. I felt it with a high pulse. Amaazing work.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you. It means a lot :)

[@Gerbomania]

espectacular

[@jack_0703]

Wow, just wow!😲👍🏻

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks! :D

[@Zakwildlife]

This is art in motion ! Keep it flowing !

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you, I will try ;)

[@photoguillerz]

Incredible short film!! Love the message, we have to master patience.

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :) yes we absolutely do.. it's essential in many ways!

[@eliasFPVflights]

crazy😍

[@deepeshmahar08]

Wonderful 👏👏

[@andersaastrup]

thanks :)

[@vladlabcraft]

Stunning production. Well done.

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks you :)

[@falicewang6399]

Amazing short film. It was a pleasure to watch it! ❤

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@deependrayadav4170]

Your shoots gave me ideas for my projects. Thank you

[@luka_III]

Oh, man... I have never remained speechless, motionless after KZbin video... I literary just set for a few minutes, looking at those thumbnails of proposed videos by YT, and just kept thinking - now I saw it all. I don't need to look at anything, it fulfilled my need for photography, videography, nature. Just perfect. Precious. Thanks! Keep it up!

[@andersaastrup]

woooow, what a comment! Thank you so much. im so overwhelmed by this and almost don't know what to say. It truly means everything! really!

[@andyarts8382]

From one wilderness filmmaker to another. I drooled throughout this short film. I loved everything about it. Story, sound, eye candy footage. Bravo. Stunning. Subscribed.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! Im so overwhelmed by the feedback, so I almost don't know what to say! :D

[@emmetarries]

Wow. What an inspiring and beautiful film. You captured the essence of wildlife filmmaking so gracefully.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mattsenglish1956]

Holy Hell, This is mesmerising. When I look at wildlife (and try to film), I just want that magical moment of emotional response. It can be one second or an hour, but it hits you. And your film - just captured this instinctual reaction to nature so beautifully. A wonderful collage of sounds, sights and thoughts. Thank you.

[@andersaastrup]

Wow thank you so much!! :) I've put a lot of time into it, so it means everything with reactions like this and that other wildlife shooters resonate with the message and the feeling!

[@mikeeemike]

Stunning film and utterly inspiring.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it

[@shb6910]

Wow, beautiful!😊

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! 😊

[@gonzalofigueroa737]

Spectacular Image and excellent work 🎊 🎉 👏👏👏

[@andersaastrup]

Many thanks! :D

[@gammarayandrea]

Love it ❤ Elegante 🎉

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! 🤗

[@LukeGoodall-d1n]

This is beautiful and a reminder to keep getting out with a camera, keep up the videos friend 👊

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you, I will! New video coming later today or tomorrow :D

[@Niel.Goosen]

Masterpiece!!! I watched 4 times and and each time I see something new. Incredible work and thank you so much for sharing.

[@andersaastrup]

Haha wow, thank you :) That means a lot! I'm glad you looked into all the details that way, I've put a lot of time into it.

[@SebastienRuml]

i really like the calmness coming from this beatiful nature short film

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you :) Glad you felt it!

[@giedragoeswild]

Masterpiece! Thank you for sharing! It is so well made that made me FEEL it all to the bones and relive every moment! Sound quality is beyond measure!

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much! I'm truly overwhelmed by the feedback on this shot film.. Means a lot! :)

[@GuillaumeLafrance-z6f]

This might just be the best wildlife short film i have seen. Incredible work!

[@andersaastrup]

That means so much :) Thank you!

[@RobertVP]

Spectacular - truly inspirational.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you :)

[@SebEyes]

So incredible shots ! And what a story, thanks for this moment of naturalness :)

[@BLDVideos]

Beautiful film with very beautiful message!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :) appreciate it!

[@Stravaig..]

Wow! Great footage, so much joy to watch!

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blackenedcult]

Very impressive! 🌲

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you very much!

[@dlanska]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@Prasadcreator1302]

Each and every frame is like HD wallpaper 😮

[@andersaastrup]

hahaha thank you for that :D

[@CNylundPhotography]

Very nicely filmed 👌

[@andersaastrup]

Many thanks! :)

[@RafaEspitia]

Wow. Amazing...

[@GeoffCooper]

Absolutely stunning short film - really nice :)

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! :D

[@Mrdana3438]

Very impressive

[@aguestonearth]

Incredible!❤

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@Academia98]

The sounds effects Align with every action on the video,Great video man.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you for noticing! Put a lot of time into that ;)

[@MihaiAlexandru19]

Very beautiful, and cinematic too. I like how you translate the nature into your shots.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much 😀

[@aleassandrobraglia8793]

I wish I could give more likes! What a powerful video. I really enjoyed this.

[@andersaastrup]

haha thank you for that :D im glad you enjoyed it!

[@mats.flyfishing]

Superb!! 😍

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks 🤗

[@Trish12303]

Extremely well done Anders!!

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much :D

[@GiuseppeGessa]

Great video and message as well for all nature photographers. You've got a new friend.

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :)

[@ulostgame1980]

that´s simply incredible. very good work here

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :)

[@paolobarone871]

Spettacolo !!!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@runheli]

Wonderful pictures, the text is perfect and the music rounds it off. Great cinema and incredible work. No matter how far you have already gone, you will go your way until you reach the goal you dream of. You know the value of the path and you also know that it can be steep. Wishing you wonderful days and moments💯💯💯🙋‍♂

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much! Means a lot :)

[@catalinr.p.8129]

That was so beautiful! Well done Anders!!! Every frame was so pleasing to my eyes ... LOVE IT

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much! :)

[@waynearchibald3920]

Beautiful 🙏

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you :)

[@saschaalex42]

Wow incredible!!!!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@banarne71]

Wow, this was awesome. Truly the best I’ve seen I a while. Great summery of the life of a wildlife photographer.

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much :) means a lot!

[@Ruilo]

Nicely done . Congrats ❤

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jimmiehammarstrom47]

Im speechless, hat off! You should get some kind of price for this video. Truly stunning Anders!

[@andersaastrup]

wow thanks :D im just overwhelmed by the feedback I get already - it's enough for me! Really appreciate it!

[@Max_Gindele]

What an inspiring short film! What amazing shots and moments you were able to capture, well done and keep up this great work! Greetings Max

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you Max! Will do! :)

[@inka5815]

what a masterpiece, WOW

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks you :)

[@blackpilot1648]

The last 2 minutes wass wo😮woow

[@andersaastrup]

hehe so you were most into the animal shots ;) ... I actually understand! hah

[@zeusfaber]

Absolutely awesome! Thank you very much for this.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you :)

[@Jakub_Sadowski]

Absolutely stunning video Anders! Left me speechless for a bit, the ending shot was incredible.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you Jakub! :) means a lot - yeah it walked beautifully on that meadow after sunset :)

[@le_pilamiofficiel1787]

A pure masterpiece ❤

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much :)

[@trail.squatch]

incredible production quality! Thank you!

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :)

[@tkNAT]

And that's why we go out into nature, day after day, week after week, year after year! I love it... very nice produced 👍

[@andersaastrup]

Yeah, that is exactly why we do it :) You got the message, thank you! :)

[@DRUIZMULTIMEDIA]

Absolutely beautiful! Loved your narration, music, and especially your footage, great story for others to hear!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks for noticing the narration. Put a lot of time into making it relatable for other wildlife shooters and to make it short and precise. So thank you! :)

[@sride7372]

Wow, incredible, happy I could see this before a good sleep. New sub owned 🤩🔥

[@andersaastrup]

Hehe thank you :) Hope you had a pleasent sleep then, filled with dreams of those moments ;)

[@CryptoCoyote-py3dd]

Wow! So perfect!

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks you :)

[@MichaelWestcottFilms]

Brilliant film! Shivers down my spine. Very inspiration, well done!

[@andersaastrup]

wow thank you :D really glad you liked it.

[@dhpitcher]

Phenomenal video

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks! :D

[@jpimagesindia]

Great work man, keep it up 👍

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@medanny]

Amazing work. Love the audio, love the story telling.

[@andersaastrup]

thank you so much :)

[@NoOverhead]

I was just innocently headed to bed. Did not expect to have my mind blown like this. Absolutely wonderful short film.

[@andersaastrup]

Haha thanks :) Glad I could help you with a little bedtime story hahah :D

[@israelantunez7612]

This moved me. Amazing and beautiful job.

[@andersaastrup]

Im really glad you enjoyed it :) Thank you

[@vsevolodkopylov3520]

just amazing

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks :)

[@JohnDoe-ws5iv]

What an amazing video!!! I’m stoked your channel found me!!!

[@andersaastrup]

Welcome aboard! :D And thank you!

[@RAMUNI-Viking]

Wauw. That was amazing. Very well produced. The drone shot with the big birds coming towards the drone must have been nerve wrecking. Thanks for this stunning video

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much 🙏 yeah it was haha.. They came out of nowhere 🙈

[@CarstenBruhn]

Nice video. Patience truly is key for vildlife documentary. I can imagine how much time that has been put into creating this short video. Well done Anders.

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! :) I've put a lot of time into it, so thank you for noticing haha !

[@PrimalOutdoors]

That was a beautiful film. Jason

[@andersaastrup]

thanks :)

[@pabloarrechea2326]

beautiful video, mate.

[@andersaastrup]

thank you :)

[@raduchereches5882]

Stunning !

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! :)

[@nathanard8654]

Amazing work! a pleasure to watch, thanks a lot and keep going

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much :) I got more coming up soon

[@danielpatrick5706]

This is a masterpiece! It makes me want to get out there and keep taking photos

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you - glad you felt that ;) Get out there and shoot! hehe

[@hawkeyepierce4961]

wow, well done

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you! :)

[@thomastuorto9929]

Excellent work! Beautiful scenery & wildlife captures. Love the deer silhouette with what looked like a sunrise !

[@andersaastrup]

Many thanks! - it's also one of my absolute favorite shots of all time :D

[@MrWenndannrichtig]

Such a strong short film. Keep it up :)

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks man. I'll try ;)

[@SamClarkPhotographerAdventurer]

Just beautiful. Thank you.

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks to you :D

[@kebireabruengidayhu1469]

Wow🎉🎉🎉 good job

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you ☺️🙏

[@kebireabruengidayhu1469]

​@@andersaastrup What should I do to be like you? I am a cinematographer student

[@simonerustici4694]

Amazing clip!! You are so good in filming!!!

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you so much! :)

[@brady_ackroyd]

Beautiful!

[@andersaastrup]

Thank you!

[@dantoearth5438]

Very inspiring!

[@andersaastrup]

thanks :)

[@leonmargraf]

that’s SO good😮

[@andersaastrup]

Thanks man 🙌☺️