This is last moment LUCK! | NIKON Z9 for Wildlife - Ep.6

I'm on a 4-day solo trip to a remote inlet to photograph wildlife and landscapes.
This is the 6th episode from my 4 weeks photo travel to Svalbard.
For quite a while now I have been planning this 1 month trip to Svalbard, and now finally the time has come. I spent the first week together with my dad, and we had a wonderful time.
I have been on a 4-day solo trip to a remote fiord to find and photograph wildlife.
This is the last video in my series from Svalbard. I am on a remote location together with Robin Levin from Nikon Professional Services to hopefully find and photograph birds and wildlife.
So far we have been lucky to find reindeer, birds and a polar bear to photograph. This is the last day and while I did not have a lot of expectations, I have to say this day turned out very good. Last moment luck I would say.
••• WHO I AM •••
My name is Morten Hilmer and I am a professional nature and wildlife photographer.
I am a Nikon Ambassador and I work as an ILCP photographer.
Nature conservation is very close to my heart.
I have served in the Danish military special unit, the Sirius Patrol, for two years and that has given me the skills and confidence to operate alone in the arctic regions. I have spent two further years in the northern parts of Greenland meeting the local people and working on photography projects. My driving force is a sense of adventure and my fascination for nature, and my curiosity and empathy for other cultures has led me to many remote regions.
Beside being featured in publications and in my books books my photographs have been awarded in the Wildlife photographer of the year and European Wildlife photographer of the year photo competitions.
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See you out there...

[@wm3720]

I do not think Nikon could find any better ambassdor than Morten Hilmer, always sharing form his big knowlege. You are a big inspiration to all of us:)............

[@darekpro6117]

very true. had i watched Marten's videos before choosing the system it would be N probably even without thinking about it. Nikon should sprinkle Morten with the latest gear :)

[@MortenHilmer]

Oh thank you so much - What a lovely compliment:)

[@miguelortiz5270]

Totally!

[@garykuiken6191]

You hit the nail firmly on the head.

[@Zuzzanna]

True 👌

[@fhccinematic5736]

I don't know how you do it Morten. Every single time you touch my soul as nothing else does. Keep it up budy, there's none like you.

[@CharlesMercer]

Your videos are taking on another dimension, and I am so privileged to feel the peace every time I watch them.

[@tomfischer2875]

That first picture with the fox in this video, just magic. Thank you Morten for the quality and work you put in to this videos, just amazing and so beautiful. Bless you.

[@Tees463]

Morton you are one of the top photographers , Thank you

[@Luca.s_one]

I just want to say thank you Morten! More than everything else thanks for being such a beautiful example of how to stay and enjoy even the most though nature without compromise it! You are an inspiration and I’m grateful with you for all you do for us. A big huge

[@zachy6202]

Thank you so much for this video Morten, words can never describe the way your videos make me feel, especially this one. I wish to become like you one day! Cheers from Malaysia.

[@juliasilkwood8162]

Thank you for warming my heart with so much beauty

[@jackieyang9337]

I admire you very much. You are really great and have brought me a lot of wonderful programs

[@michaelhelbig1888]

amazing, love to see your videos thx greetings from germany

[@fang8660]

I can't believe this video has less than a million views

[@jserenity]

Hey nikon, what is morten using to vlog? I think it has a flip screen

[@CookedLight]

Absolutely superb footage. Most Z9 buyers are going to throw a panic attack if they get a single spec of mud or drop of water on their kit, and yet you show exactly how tough it has been built 😁

[@a97b18b]

One of the big considerations I had when debating on getting a Nikon even though I don’t really go out in bad weather. I couldn’t decide between canon r6 or Nikon z6ii. I went with canon, but I have a month to decide if I want to keep it. I’m just a hobbyist so there’s nothing spec wise that I really need. But I the autofocus is what swung me towards canon for now. I do like how all of nikons lenses are WR where as canon only L glass has WR

[@GeorgePrince]

Thinking the same thing!

[@catmonkey6826]

Thought that too.

[@harpenfluit]

The difference is that Nikon will give him a new camera for free and most photographers must pay for their equipment.

[@SabeanPagan]

A cup of coffee, a comfy chair and a new upload from Morten, what a lovely treat for a Sunday afternoon 🥰

[@GediAstro]

Everyone else: "This weather sucks, I'm going home." Morten: "Kinda like this weather."

[@waynearchibald3920]

Lol

[@Zuzzanna]

LMAO, my first thought 🤭

[@HEARTISTWORLD]

I just hate when it ends man.. I’ve been refreshing KZbin everyday waiting for you to post a new video.. and i instantly look at the length of the video hoping for a 45 min long one ( wishful thinking). Ive been connected to wildlife since i was a boy, and over the las year ive reconnected to it when i picked up my first camera Nikon z6. When i found you ive been hooked every since. Ive been going through so much since my daughter passed away two years ago, and you as a person, as a human, your personality, your passion for wildlife, these videos, they are so therapeutic for my mental health.. i was going threw some mental challenges this week and i was on KZbin everyday hoping Morten put up the next video.. thank you for being a beautiful creation of our God/Creator.. sharing your life and story with us. Much love to you my brother

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much for writing this heart warming comment. I am really grateful. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to sharing many more adventures with you. All the best Morten

[@FrederickDunn]

I love the opening... it's like the beginning of Never Cry Wolf. One of my all-time favorite films. What a great environment to really run the Z9 through its paces! I'm binge-watching all videos on the Z9 while I wait for mine to ship :) Thank you for this truly extraordinary production!!! Thumbs up and I wish you all the best and am already subscribed. Truly exceptional.

[@jeffolson4731]

No one should worry about this camera being tough enough for wildlife photography. This has been a great video series. You got great images. This could be edited into a feature length film.

[@janoschpetersen]

I am a simple man. I see Mortens video notification, I click!

[@picapica42]

This was such an amazing series and Nikon couldn't wish for a better ambassador. 😊 Loved the footage and photos of the arctic fox and how it didn't really care about your presence. My favourite being the first photo with that beautiful backdrop. Whispers: Please put it in your 2023 calendar😉. I'm already intrigued by the next video!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much Pica - I will definitely have that photo in mind for the 2023 calendar:)

[@Ruizinho191]

It's amaizing how you can give an emotional ending to "a YT video", great job as usual! Such an inspiration

[@klaushimmer4697]

The best Moment at 10:14 when the fox spotted the guy with the Camera.He looks up and he is thinking: Oh it is Morton Hilmer from Denmark.No reason for panic and I can relax myself.Love this.

[@Touuraab]

That fox is so cute. And look at it's camouflage. It almost perfectly blends with the rocks

[@anirudharun04]

Morten is probably Nikon’s best ambassador. Worthy of the equipment and an incredible human. Keep up the work Morten!

[@MHTutorials3D]

You are soaring at great heights my friend

[@FaviousM]

Another Sunday treat. I love the Svalbard Series badge you have in the thumbnail

[@karstenbursak8083]

propably the hardest field test a new camera can be taken to ;-)

[@Ticolme819]

Great ending. Loved the dedication to all and the brief information about Svalbard. Really enjoyed the drone footage. Nice that it was a success.

[@tjrsasea]

nice, how you just left the camera outside in the rain!

[@Touuraab]

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but i already feel nostalgic. ❤❤❤. You are awesome Morten

[@AtaBoraBasar]

I wish this series never ends... Thank you Morten.

[@robertlavers1121]

If anything would induce me to change my camera and brand it would be this series. Now, how much is that 800mm?!

[@lucabieri9250]

Sunday evening with the family and a new episode of your adventure in Svalbard…What more can you ask for 😉? Greetings from Lucerne 🤗

[@MortenHilmer]

Hey Luca - so nice to hear from you. I hope you are all having a great time. I have a few trips for this winter, and then afterwards, I would love to come and visit you again:)

[@jfwatson8892]

Fantastic video and series! It is always great when Morten posts a new video no matter the subject or location. Nikon made a good decision choosing Morten as an ambassador, great representative for the Nikon brand. Best channel on KZbin!!

[@alanwattz4809]

Mr HIlmer, Never STOP doing this you make people like me believe in magic

[@davidgrandy4681]

They are really (and semi-subtly) pointing out the great weather proofing of the Nikon/Nikkor setup. Without actually saying anything most of the shots show the camera and lens soaking wet!

[@Nemophotowildlife]

Your vidéos are Just great anytime my friend... some People watch netflix ... I do watch Morten Hilmer on KZbin 😂😜😉👌🏻

[@jimtipton8888]

Thanks Morten! This entire series has been a colossal treat!

[@Max_Gindele]

Hey Morten, Well done! I like you and your chanel so much. Your videos are so motivating! Because of you, I started wildlife photography and founded a KZbin channel. Thanks!👍🏻

[@scottgraham6717]

May I simply say, I am inspired! Thank you!

[@ChrisHunt4497]

The little fox is adorable. Thank you Morten for this brilliant series and thanks to all the support group. 👍 This has been the highlight of the year for me. 💕 God bless you. 🙏

[@thatwannabecameraguy6397]

Time to make a cuppa tea 🥰🥰

[@IliasKoureas]

As a fairly new photographer that shoots with the nikon D3400 mr Morten is a huge inspiration!

[@milessheppardson3008]

Good to know that the f to z lens converter “FTZ” does not compromise the quantity of to f mount lenses. I shoot with 2 d850’s can’t wait to get my hands on a Z9

[@Kramfors1]

Sorry, I just had to like before I watch it!

[@gilbertrolland8505]

Thank you so much for this incredible série Morton. I have enjoy every moment. What a great surprise to see you in action with the Nikon Z9 in those harsh climatic conditions. Be safe and I hope the best for your next projects.

[@theoldneworleansfoodandrec2992]

If anybody needs the definition of a man, well there it is. This guy is all real. I spent eight years in the Marine Corps and lived under the harshest conditions on the planet but Morten puts himself there for photographs. I'm seriously impressed.

[@ozankas1673]

Another awesome video,thank you so much that you live us the beautiful experience.

[@ashurock1000]

The fox footage is almost hypnotic🙌🏻. The transitions at the end as he goes behind the rocks is great 😊

[@jonnygeez]

I love your content. the drone shots at the end with the rousing soundtrack was really emotional.

[@ArkansasPrepper]

Morton you have so grown. I see it has changed from just a year ago. Make me sad that I am to old to reach deep into nature safely. I truly enjoy your work. Thank you, Rick

[@HR_sailor66]

Yay

[@dean169]

I literally dream of having an 800mm lens…I’ll never be able to afford one😞

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Really great series! I watched them all today and subscribed. I take as many pictures as I can of wildanimals here in Finland. Just a hobby but really serious one.

[@nickbristol3457]

Absolutely wonderful (and amazing) to watch! Thanks Morten.

[@katharinemovertonphotographer]

Fantastic Video from start to finish Loved the Arctic Fox and looking forward to your next adventure.

[@p.ashukkur4613]

Superb as always ...eagerly waiting for the next series

[@matzky12]

Absolutely superb ...Morten, you are an inpiration. I never see such a brilliant footage from a polar fox. I love the equipment, this gigantic tele and the (want to have new Nikon) Can´t wait for more content. best regards from Germany

[@letsfindout6587]

This is the only channel I don’t mind square space ads Lol

[@NizarGhosn]

... plz. mention the ambient temp. would be great !!!

[@naturealbums]

I can't wait Z9 seems like a great cam I think so far it's right at the top above Sony A1 and Canon R3 reasonably priced too. Nice shots and I watched this at 2x speed you look so much more enthusiastic :-)

[@birtonr.gilbertphotography9258]

OMG!!!! What an incredible series!!! Thank you!

[@raomudasir6490]

What an episode.. Beautiful sights and sounds.. Superb music.. Loved every bit of it.. Being Nikon user, loved to see my dream camera in Pro hands.. Thanks...

[@Vincent-nm1ez]

Does someone know the beautiful music at the end ?

[@smallbrownfox594]

Simply stunning, Morten: incredible images and video. The aerial glacier shots were magnificent. And the arctic fox was beautiful. I'm glad it's not hunted out of existence. It makes you feel like an ant when you see nature like that. Would you consider taking small escorted groups in the future? I understand that would be quite expensive, but what an experience...

[@ActionXander]

This was such an epic and enjoyable mini series to watch. That Nikon Z9 handled everything you could throw at it! I aspire to live your lifestyle someday 😩😅 great content as always! Happy y'all were safe and able to enjoy the wildlife!! 🐻‍❄️

[@sbphotography3751]

Wonderful episode - thanks for sharing this adventure with us mere mortals!

[@AnnasRezepteBerlin]

Thank you for another beautiful Oscar movie 👍

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Great mini series Morten, you at your best 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@kevinmorris4872]

Fantastic video as always. Love the images of the artic fox. Without question, the best wildlife photographer on KZbin bar none. Well done Morten. Kudos !!!

[@julioamaral4391]

Morten, Thanks for inspiring me and my wife Luana! We live in the south cone of America and having photographed Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Is and Shetlands twice, we feel there is a lot more to be done! See you out there! Love, Julio Zenkner & Luana.

[@PaulBawby]

Yet another extraordinary video! Stunning still images and footage, great sound track, you have outdone yourself!! I love this series and I'm looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for sharing these unique moments with us. Cheers.

[@gustavoamaranto7338]

Morten felicidades por el vídeo!! Eres mi inspiración a seguir trabajando en la fotografía de naturaleza tus vídeos son muy motivadores!! Muchas gracias por compartir,, ojalá estuviesen en español jaja

[@rhodericlourens3323]

Fantastic footage in a mystical location! Hats off to all the Nikon ambassadors who stuck with Nikon through uncertain times and to be ultimately rewarded with the worlds best camera!

[@tedk2814]

VERY VERY VERY NICE!......Totally enjoyed it and learned just how much rain and sand the Nikon gear can tolerate and keep on working. Thanks so much to all who helped make this possible, Ted in Sebastian, Florida

[@Inkognitohaloramics]

Amazing trip Morten. Thank you for all the work you, you’re a true inspiration. Until next time, see you out there :)

[@PaulBeiser]

Wow, what a fantastic series, I enjoyed every moment. Incredible photography, video, and storytelling!! I hope some of these photos show up in your 2022 calendar.

[@Allotmentwithpaul]

OMG, I've got a big lump in my throat after watching this video, the wildlife we have in the world is amazing, the mountains and glaziers where spectacular this is definitely for me the best video I've watched I take my hat off to you Morten amazing work please keep the films coming Thanks Paul Uk

[@EdwardKilner]

Excellent video. Hard to imagine how the wildlife you list got to the island. “Fun for the camera” is a thought I’d never have. Thank you!

[@evasz814]

Wow! Another beautiful film with beautiful music. Congratulation to the new assignment! You deserved it. I can't wait to see the next footage. Thank you.

[@PinfoldPhotographic]

I loved all of the videos in this series, such beautiful imagery all the way and was spellbound by the glacier scenes at the end. Well done and looking forward to the next video 😊

[@ruthvey-herdalot9842]

I am deeply impressed by your photos and Videos on this absolutely phantastic area and nature and its wildlife. Your photos and Videos are stunning and outstanding. As i am German I miss the English vocabulary to expess my admiration for you, your photos and your knowledge on nature, animals and photography. Thank you so mich for this with us.

[@AjayKumar-Photography]

Thanks a lot for such a wonderful journey I enjoyed it a lot keep it up. Lots of love from INDIA 🙏🙏💐💐

[@celeritasc9207]

You certainly put the Nikon Z9 through the paces to achieve extreme real life testing and it passed. Nice work and great images/video. The drone footage at the end highlighted the beauty of the rugged landscape.

[@СергейМогутов-ъ4д]

This was heartwarming. I do understand that it's sometimes nice to just go outside in this conditions - wind, rain, snow, and everything in-between... God bless modern membrane clothes which allows you to feel yourself like that fox, chilling in this conditions.

[@ViVuGo0574]

Quá tuyệt vời cho một chuyến khám phá giữa trời đầy tuyết đóng băng

[@joet9451]

Absolutely awe inspiring! What a way to spend some of my day off.

[@analogoutdoors]

Slammin' great video! That arctic fox just about melted my heart Awestruck!

[@elinavtithanos6270]

What a beautiful place was that..full of snow ❄️ the mountain 🏔️ by the ice by the end was 👌The lake has so nice color deep blue by ice around...but this i d like more was the baby wolf 🐺 if i say it right, or another animal it was so sweet and clever!!! Many 👏for this excellent place and for the video 🙂

[@GingerPhotographer]

Superb Morten, fantastic images! That Z9 suits you well, will you be picking one up?

[@Bonjurro]

Outstanding once again!

[@Sashman077]

There is no better way to start the day with a warm cup of coffee and a video from Morten. This series is next level in storytelling, nature photography and videography. Looking forward to hear your comments on the Z9 and watching your next adventure. Thank you.

[@ArieVanderwyst]

What an amazing adventure and thank you for sharing this with us in this wonderful documentary, your love for nature and wildlife is contagious... thank you again 🙏🏻💖🍀

[@lordholnapult]

Sir Morten H: Wilderness - 9 Willpower - 10 Courage - 8 Macro shots - 8 Long Shot - 10 Drone Movement - 8.5 Video Editing - 8 Vlogging - 9 Audio - 8 👏👏👏

[@wildlifevideomariofrancesc7809]

Beautiful images and footage. Looks like a wonderful location. You are a great Nikon Ambassador 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Fantastic video. Love the fox footage and particularly the still with the fox standing on the ridge.

[@grahamlambert1732]

Morten, you bring the viewer with you, such real life situations. All through this series I have been totally absorbed by your technique and story telling in some inhospitable environment. My original interest was the goal of your project, the Z9 in Svalbard, but I found myself more and more just awestruck by the content of each video and how you managed in Svalbard. Some 46 years ago I was there, a young photographer with a limited amount of film You have rekindled the memories of that trip. Thank you for this and your awesome channel (love the BTS personal touch).

[@DavidTpitCabrera]

A M A Z i N G

[@dougsmalley2072]

I can't think of the words to adequately describe this series, awesome, stunning and breathtaking come to mind but seem somehow insufficient. Thank you for taking me along to a place I'll never go - listening to the shore ice crackling took me there and I could almost feel the cold air on my cheeks. An outstanding accomplishment by you and your support team!

[@paulrainford70]

Morten - those arctic fox images are absolutely beautiful!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼