The Difference Between 'Taking' and 'Making' an Image

[@ivorgottschalk6432]

Really enjoyed hearing the story behind your stunning Red Deer stag image. Yes please give us more videos like this! 😊🦌🐾

[@EspenHelland]

Great to hear, thank you Ivor 🙂

[@pc1189]

You never forget the first time a deer approaches you it happened to me as I sat along side of a small pond photographing a doe. She was curious about me and walked into the water and directly towards me. My heart was pounding and I was uneasy about her intentions. She was about 6 feet away from me, stopped and gave me a good look then moved on. It was a turning point in my wildlife photography. I spent the next four years learning the behaviors and understanding what to expect with her snd her group. The more time I spent with them the more they accepted my presence and the better my photographs became. Lovely video you shared best wishes for your future endeavors.

[@EspenHelland]

Sounds like an amazing experience. Thanks Patty 🙂

[@markevenson987]

Essen, very good story! Yes, please do more videos like this one. I was captivated, on the edge of my chair, waiting for the next chapter in this story. Your images are breathtaking. Hearing about how you set the day up takes me back many years to a time when I had a similar experience planning a blind trip, far from my home to hope to capture a few good images of Bald Eagles. Thanks , again , for presenting your story. In a most captivating way!

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you very much Mark 🙂 really appreciate it

[@rogerirwin7293]

I was on the edge of my chair just listening to your story. Fantastic image!!

[@johnnysvegetablegrowingmad5797]

Yes please, more of how images are made and the story behind them, I can learn lots from these talks

[@EspenHelland]

Glad to hear it 🙂

[@brianlemke6017]

Great story. Please continue with this series.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Brian 🙂👍

[@tomhendron2357]

An amazing moment and an amazing image. You planned you pled your case to the authorities and your timing was impeccable. Wow, just wow, Espen!!! Keep up the wonderful work👌

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Tom 🙂

[@brownie3609]

A great idea for a series Espen. You highlight, what many people don't realise, the preperation, the time input, and physical effort required to give you the best chance of a great image. Please keep them coming.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@waynearchibald3920]

Stags in Scotland, a dream for me! Nicely done Espen!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Wayne 🙂

[@Bernies-Naturfilm]

Every picture, every recording has its story. You told your story about this recording very beautifully and vividly. I know some of it from my own experience and it's nice that you share your experience so openly, that's also a good suggestion for me. Greetings from Germany, Bernd

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you so much Bernd 🙂

[@mattnuckols]

I love the story behind the photo. Please keep making videos like this! Hearing about the preparation that goes into “making” a photograph really gives us a better appreciation and understanding of photography. It’s a photo you can really take pride in. Thank you for sharing the experience.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Matt 🙂

[@lisabirdluvr9742]

Really enjoyed the background story. That's what makes it so special when you take the photo. What an amazing experience!

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@pdarnold481]

Loved the story behind the image! Yes, quite freaky when something as big and majestic as the Red Deer comes so close, they are quite like the elk we have in the USA. Those antlers alone are very intimidating. I for one would like to see more of this type of video.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you! Yeah they’re very similar to the us elk

[@beautifulillusions8001]

Loved the format Espen! Absolutely make some more content like this. It's always wonderful to see "behind the sceen" and hear the thought process involved. Thank you for sharing!

[@EspenHelland]

👍 thank you 🙂

[@dougish1954]

I absolutely want more content like this! Great information about planning your backgrounds to complement your subject. Setup and use of the hide. Very useful information. Any followup with the estate/gamekeeper?

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@j16m02]

Great story. This clearly illustrates the difference between a pro and an enthusiast. Thank you.

[@garylancelles6666]

Fantastic to hear the story of how you got this fine photo of the red stag

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Gary!

[@cherrob48]

Definitely keep giving us the story of your fabulous images . Takes us there, and highlights the effort and dedication behind an image.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[@allenreams2600]

Espen, I thoroughly enjoy your story and your photos to include a video. Please continue to offer future photos & video for this Blue Grass Kentucky wildlife photographer ( Shahlea Photography). At 71, I gave up hunting for bird and wildlife photography. I only wish I had started wildlife photography sooner in life.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Allen 🙂 that’s great to hear!

[@andywilson3381]

Brilliant Espen, beautifully edited, yes definitely show more behind the scenes 👍

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Andy 🙂

[@jvas5871]

Brilliant Espen great video, more please, very interesting.👍🦌

[@filoua9947]

its nice to hear stories behind the Photos . this way we can all be prepared ourselves on our photo trips .

[@EspenHelland]

Great to hear it, thanks 🙂

[@davidguy6823]

What an amazing story and experience. The image you got was earned by careful planning, patience and dedication…a lesson to us all. Thanks for sharing and more please!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot David 🙂

[@debbiewitt7028]

Beautiful Image Espen love how you walked us through all the details of the making of your prized photograph.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Debbie 🙂

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@palegreenlemon]

Beautiful image and amazing story Espen. The context gives an image so much more depth, and you're an excellent storyteller.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it 🙂

[@paulhaskins5191]

Loved getting the background story to this image and learned a lot about the preparation. Please do make more of these.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Paul!

[@alanfearn1101]

Hi Espen, captivating, edge of the chair brilliant thanks 😮

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Alan 🙂

[@dartbehm]

Thank you! Well told story. I would love to hear more "Story Behind he Image."

[@DaniTurPhoto]

Great story! Really enjoyed watching this and hear the background story about this amazing photograph! ✌️👏👏

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Dani 🙂

[@karenarden3266]

Oh my goodness!! Awesome story telling- I felt like I was there too. I so enjoyed the beautiful videos and photos. Thank you for sharing the amazing ‘making’ of these incredible images.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Karen, really appreciate it 🙂

[@StephenJStephen_Photography]

Espen a wonderful story and stunning image! Your planning, patience and perseverance was rewarded. Thanks for sharing.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Stephen 🙂

[@janm2473]

Forget the lek! I'll go on a deer hunt! Fabulous story, Espen.

[@user-kk9cw]

More, more, more. Great idea for a new angle to your vlogs. Keep em coming. May be include more information about settings too? Fab!

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

Hi Espen I really enjoyed the video. Another great production with much informations. I love the Story the big stag got almost to your hide. Greets Stefan

[@jaichndrn]

wow!!! Amazing dear Espen, i have seen your prior video of this Clip but we didn't know much about the planning and vision you have to get this shot. Love this content very much. Keep doing more. Have a great day.

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

I recently found your channel, and also signed up to take your OM camera course, as I’m new to the Olympus camera system. Being an outdoor videographer based here in Alberta Canada, I really enjoyed this particular video. Taking us along on this journey is a great way to showcase the time and effort it takes to capture such and amazing photo. Looking forward to more of this kind of content.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot! Will make more 🙂

[@melindawheeler4213]

Amazing story. I had a recent encounter with a Northern Harrier that makes me want to plan like you did. Thanks for helping us grow.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Melinda 🙂 good luck with the harrier, sounds like a great project!

[@FlorianBleser]

Hi Espen, its all about the way to the picture. Awesome Story about the Shot. Awesome the majestic deer in the colourful scenery. I have enjoyed it very much. Thank you ✌️ Greetings from Germany

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Florian 🙂

[@markjackson1596]

Really enjoyed hearing this account, you held my full attention from start to finish. Fabulous Image👌

[@user-markparker]

Great photo Espen, really like this format where you talk through how you got the image as opposed to just going out & showing images that you managed to capture on a particular trip. Looking at an image & knowing the story of how that image was captured just adds more depth to it if that makes any sense. Looking forward to more content like this. I was wondering if you had thought about doing a similar video but about either Otters or Eagles? That would be great.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Mark! I’ll see what else I can come up with 🙂

[@MonkiMagik]

Great to see the story. I’d certainly enjoy seeing more like it.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Ian!

[@amsenita8017]

I enjoyed hearing the story of your image. Nicely done with footage during your narration. Looking forward to more.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[@troutwhisperer1]

Really nice narrative. Enjoy the story behind the capture. Add these types of videos

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@mattiafuchs92]

That was really nice too watch, what a wonderful image and moment. Thank you soo much for sharing it Espen! :)

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Mattia 🙂

[@malcolmriley6897]

That was very interesting. I would certainly like to see more of the same.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Malcolm 🙂

[@joerghummerjohann4854]

Great story wit happy end: An amazing beautiful image if the stag! We - being no pros - are appreciating a lot the story behind as we can learn a lot. Thanks!

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@arthurleung7083]

Great idea for a series! Looking forward to more!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Arthur!

[@larscroon4834]

Thank you for sharing - stay safe

[@rongiesbers6458]

Brilliant idea to give the full story of your images.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Ron!

[@wolfgangwilliwalter]

Love your Stories and Images. Keep it up. Great Photo..greetings from Canada.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@shaunwaring-jones4858]

Keep them coming, love the story of the image.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Shaun 🙂

[@heilandgunner]

Excellent video, Espen. Loved the image and the story behind it, so keep them coming, please.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Andrew 🙂

[@andyallard5990]

And I did actually watch your blog when you was taking this image, but I must say this video of you explaining the whole situation was fantastic very interesting indeed fantastic image well done you what a beautiful place to live❤

[@EspenHelland]

Awesome to hear, thanks Andy!

[@davidoshaughnessy493]

Very exciting , I look forward to more.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you David!

[@doug433]

Great video, so nice to not hear equipment reviews like other channels. Please do more videos like this!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Doug!

[@bryanspark]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Espen, apart from the images (super) the story of the planning behind the images was first class. Thank you

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you very much Bryan!

[@rdphoto2]

What a wonderful story. I like this style of video.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Ron!

[@LaunchYourTravels]

LOVED this video and hearing what all goes into getting the shot! You are a great storyteller on top of a great photographer, keep them coming, please!! 💖

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you so much Jen! hope you’re well 🙂

[@karinlessard6060]

Thank you for sharing your story behind this amazing image, I enjoyed watching and learning about your process. I really need to get myself a hide….. 😃

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Karin! They definitely open up a new world for photographing some species

[@JohnFunkDenver]

Awesome Story! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@EspenHelland]

Cheers John!

[@mtopczewskimt]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@BirdingWithDan]

I enjoyed your video very much, and I really liked hearing your adventurous story behind making the image. Magnificent scenery and wildlife!!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Dan 🙂

[@robinbarnes3050]

Great video Espen. Love the story telling as well as, of couse, the superb picture of the stag. Giving me thought for photographing the Barn Owl tommorrow morning. Brilliant thanks. R

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Robin 🙂 hope it went well!

[@crazycam4829]

Espen, great video, I enjoy very much and yes, please do more like this is not only emotional, it also give me ideas and different ways to see the building process of a making an image. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@EspenHelland]

That’s great to hear, thank you 🙂

[@pembridgehouse]

Great story and image. Thanks.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@roarzachariassen6334]

Fin historie som endte opp i et fantastisk bilde..👍👍.. Ser gjerne flere videoer av hvordan du får til bildene dine..🙂

[@EspenHelland]

Takk for det Roar 🙂

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Nice story behind The picture ❤

[@edwardrussell5413]

Great story, thank you

[@LouisaLee63]

Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing!!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks Louisa 🙂

[@klaustomasini]

dear espen, as always wonderful story and footage! once we I will meet you in scotland and we will have fun for photographing. you are offering workshops etc. so, I will take one of these opportunities.

[@TonyH_379]

Super video Espen, love the concept for this new series. The story makes you feel like we're there with you. Love it 👍👍

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Tony 🙂

[@stephencooper8565]

Excellent video , thanks for sharing with us , loved it

[@jenspeterkragh6155]

Super Espen, more of that :-)

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@TL-xw6fh]

Luck comes to those who work hard for it! Wonderful story telling, Espen. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@annetivendale8616]

Beautiful images Espen and I also really enjoyed seeing those magnificent deer and your story about photographing them.💙

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you very much Anne 🙂

[@scottmetsker1580]

I enjoy all of your videos, but I really enjoyed this one. The story behind the image theme was great and I would love to see more of these videos. Especially from a fellow Olympus/Omsytems user.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Scott 🙂

[@johnlindseyphotography1704]

Love this style of video Espen. Awesome work mate.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot John!

[@johnlindseyphotography1704]

@@EspenHelland very welcome mate.

[@markbaigent8373]

Excellent vlog, subbed.

[@colinhutchison7834]

Beautiful video, interesting to understand the process. I think of the moments when everything comes together as moments of grace and a reward for the planning and effort. Great images are indeed made rather than taken.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@mk1photography62]

Superb image and I loved the story and effort you put in

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Mark 🙂

[@raytaylor3090]

excellent Espen, very interesting. keep doing them

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@brucehart706]

Excellent video. More similar please.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@chrismc2090]

Another great video with interesting back story, well done Espen. More like it please!

[@aslebaraa7088]

Denne likte jeg! Bildet taler for seg selv...nydelig! Men denne måten med forklaring frem til bildet likte jeg. Godt jobbet👍

[@jimtipton8888]

Much enjoyed! Like this format!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks 🙂

[@MiguelJuanez]

That was excellent man! Great storytelling!

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Miguel 🙂

[@MiguelJuanez]

@@EspenHelland absolutely man, I'll make it a point to let people who teach me know that not only did I learn, but was engaged. Which, in my mind, is one of the best things to feel. Keep it up! 👌🏽

[@peterlamdin677]

Terrific video! I love hearing the stories behind photos, and this one is beautifully done - both the story and the photo. Keep these coming! Thanks for the work you do.

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks a lot Peter 🙂

[@abritandhisbikeinpoland6802]

Brilliant, very interesting and inspirational.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@woodymeristem2223]

that was a very interesting video, more like it please.

[@rachelsunderland7238]

I loved watching this, so wonderful to hear your story, so captivating. You have a wonderful ability to paint a picture in words as well as photographically so we can all feel as though we are there with you! I would love to watch more!

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you very much Rachel, means a lot 🙂

[@brianlaunchbury4491]

Excellent video, descriptive and informative.

[@EspenHelland]

Cheers Brian 🙂

[@tommimartikainen8930]

This was really nice! Thanks for sharing

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Tommi 🙂

[@xflyingtiger]

Really nice video Espen.

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂

[@javierramos2280]

¡Gracias!

[@EspenHelland]

Muchas gracias Javier 🙂

[@Donotcomplyever]

Inspiring stuff, wish I stayed near the Highlands, so many photo opportunities with some stunning wildlife. Think I have the same poncho lol

[@EspenHelland]

Nice! Thanks Wil 🙂

[@GuidoVanDeWater]

What a great image and I love the story and the way you tell it. I might steal that concept of the story behind for one of my own videos some time 😀 get guido

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you Guido 🙂

[@glennhunt3595]

Always good to hear the back story behind the image Espen, we can all learn from these kind of vids. As a viewer would definitely recommend you incorporate this style of filmmaking in your work. Enjoyed this video very much. 👍

[@EspenHelland]

Thanks for the encouragement Glenn 🙂

[@VladimirNaumoff]

Geate story.

[@felixifloresrodriquez3306]

Awesome content love it. I hope you continue with this series great job

[@EspenHelland]

Thank you 🙂