This might be my BEST pictures // Bird photography in the mountain // Nikon Z9

It is time for a new trip to Dovre, with my mom and brother. Looking forward to hike in the mountain in day time, and do some bird photography in the evening. I simply love mountain birds, like golden plover, dotterel and so on. This is the first day of photography and it actually turned out to be a fantastic day with maybe some of my best pictures of the golden plover.
Hope you like the video
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Wish you a great weekend
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[@chrissaunders2246]

That's the way to be.. like a kid in a sweetshop.. full of excitement. lovely.

[@trondwestby]

It felt that way 😅

[@fnix6636]

I love how you show video of the bird before you show the picture, it makes me want to stay and watch the whole video just to see that picture, and also, that second picture is the type of picture i would want to hang on my wall. Best video so far!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for the compliment and support! Really appreciate your kind feedback.

[@zenphotojourney]

These are all so beautiful! My favorite is the plover with the golden light on the background but the others are amazing too.

[@leeaaron74]

Beautiful video, beautiful scenery and a beautiful bird.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@relichunter7984]

Yes, they are absolutely beautiful photos Trond

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Relic!

[@fabiennepouyenne8877]

Waouw , wonderful pictures with a beautiful light🥰🥰🥰 thanks for the share.🙏🙏

[@nosecondlost]

Excellent pictures, Trond. It was 2007. I came down from Jontunheim and drove the direct way to the Dovrefjell to hike for a few days in this fascinating area. I will never forget this trip because it rained 24 hours a day the whole time I was there. But I had some real magic moments there when the sunlight broke through the low hanging clouds and some birds left their refuge to fly around. Norway will always have a very special place in my heart.

[@CattailChronicles]

It's so fun to watch you get excited for the smaller birds too. How fun!

[@KevinNordstrom]

Your story telling is on point and your passion is contagious Trond. Never stop chasing that joy in your photography adventures brother. Stunning photos. Gotta love those plovers.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Kevin....so nice to read your kind compliment. Have a great weekend!

[@MarcH-gj3ph]

Ton émerveillement est très contagieux 👍👏... Magnifique 💚

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@merkin22]

Just, wow! Such beautiful results. And as always, your excitement is so wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcobridsphotograhpy]

Hey `Trond super video and about the landscape there are amazing and also the Golden plover. Regards from Marco. Top

[@trondwestby]

Hi Marco! Thank you so much. Appreciate your kind compliment.

[@ianwarren7815]

Brilliant photography and great pictures

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Ian!

[@malcolmriley6897]

Absolutely magnificent. It's amazing how you maintain such a high standard time after time.

[@rodrigoangst3369]

Nice pictures Trond. Very beautiful landscape too. Congratulations!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@belaacs5238]

This is when your effort and love of nature pay back and you got (images) what you never even imagined. Look like your portfolio has to be changed after every new outing.

[@njs12706]

Your enthusiasm is so infectious, Trinder. Never lose it. Absolutely beautiful shots of the Plover👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Nigel for your kind comment and support! 😊

[@njs12706]

It should of course say Trond 🙄🙄spellchecker 🤣🤣

[@davidliao942]

What a joy to watch your amazing, stunning photos! Great job

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much David!

[@debbiewitt7028]

Wonderful video and amazing captures Trond love your passion. I hope you had a great trip with your mom and brother.

[@randyschwager2515]

WOW! Absolutely amazing images! Fun to watch! Thanks!

[@victorlim5077]

The video footage @9.33min and the photo @11.49min is awesome, Trond. Also, the water is so clean there. 👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Victor!

[@terilapetino6337]

Just awesome…such beautiful light!!

[@trondwestby]

Thnak you so much Teri!

[@tukkl00]

Nice footage and great shots of this beautiful Golden Plover, Trond.

[@MrSammie81]

Very nice images as always and I’m curious as to the apparatus that is attached to your lens to keep it level and off the ground. I would like more info on this

[@soethan.1349]

Wow, it is stunning, perfect images. 👍❤️🙌

[@keithdickson8364]

Now that was amazing Trond. Also loved the shot of the Muskoxen. Great job.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Keith!

[@irisotte83]

Great video again Trond👏. Everything comes together. Awesome landschape and video, music, beautiful pictures and your enthusiasm of course. Loved it👍 The fantastic sound of the golden plover really remindes me a bit of last summer, when I was able to photograph them all the way up at the nord cape. Thank you for sharing.

[@trondwestby]

Wow.....thanks a lot Iris! Such a lovely and kind compliment. Thank you for the support!

[@GunnarDresler]

All I wanted for June 🥲 well done, Trond!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Gunnar. Have you been there lately?

[@Wild_birdwatching_Creator]

I like this beautiful video.👍

[@jeffolson4731]

Absolutely stunning photos Trond! Your excitement is contagious. I hope you and your brother and mother have a wonderful trip.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Jeff! We did, thanks 😊

[@sushantsourav1259]

You inspire like no one else Trond. It was like I was accompanying you through the journey. The plovers are the same everywhere , but you teach how to make it a moment of joy!

[@laku4412]

Wow! These are some AWESOME shots you got there! Congrats! Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience :)

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your kind compliment.

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Trond, I think all our pulses were racing watching this one. Yet again you show skill and determination and get your long awaited awesome golden plover photographs. Thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

[@trondwestby]

Hello Malcom! Thank you for always leaving me awesome comments and feedback :)

[@StianTorp]

How exciting to watch! Congrats on the great pictures!

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Stian! 🙌

[@angelaknight903]

Lost for words marvellous effort thank you for sharing

[@Zimmermann310]

Congratulations Trond, well done. Great great photos.

[@sbphotography3751]

Lovely images of the Golden Plovers - seeing that Musk Ox so close must have been scary!

[@plainly_kevin]

Not related to bird photography but went to oppdal in Norway last week and i can't stop thinking about the mountains.

[@trondwestby]

Its really beautifu l in Oppdal. I love just to be in the mountain, such a calm and great place to be.

[@PapaVeedy]

Such awesome pictures of a beautiful bird. Exciting for me too, thank you for all you do!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Dusty! So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your kind support.

[@pascalthiebaud]

If I show these pictures to people around me they will just see a bird then maybe say it's nice. But for me it's more t than just that and when I feel your emotions this pictures means the very sensitive relationship you have with wildlife and nature. If one day I will see an other picture of this bird I will remember also your emotions and the deep link you have. When I'm in nature and see a squirell I see you in the same time because I know that you would have been as touched as I was in this meeting. I'm so happy to follow you. Good wind Trond

[@peterschatz6093]

Gorgeous images! Great video. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Peter! Much appreciated.

[@Rob.1340]

Fantastic. Thank you. 👍📷😎

[@JeremyNeipp]

Super cool adventure Trond! Love those Golden Plovers

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Jeremy! Glad you liked it :)

[@laurelb8372]

Beautiful images, what a delight

[@andyheywoodsphotographya-h7913]

Simply beautiful 📸👍

[@johnashcraft9410]

Outstanding...

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much!

[@theflyingdutchman7127]

Beautiful Trond Great video and photo’s Again .

[@photographerontheway]

Beautiful bird, congratulations

[@trondwestby]

Thank you!

[@DENISLAUZWILDLIFE]

Congrat Trond from Quebec, Canada, patient will always be your best partner.

[@mattiafuchs92]

Really beautiful images and great video Trond! I hope to get a chance in the future to visit Dovrefjell and photograph the amazing wildlife there!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Mattia! Hopefully you do get the chance, and awesome place.

[@stephencopland1053]

👀wow🤩

[@drferry]

Just returned from from Nome, Alaska, taking photographs of the Pacific Golden Plover. Our tundra looks like your tundra! Beautiful photos! As I've said before, though, it's cold up there, as evidenced by your red face. And be careful, things poop in those tundra streams. Get yourself checked for Giardia in a week or so, as you can be an asymptomatic carrier.

[@trondwestby]

It was a bit cold indeed :) Thanks for the advice and support!

[@CamillaI]

Great picture Trond beautiful light ! 👍😍

[@trondwestby]

🙌Thanks a lot!

[@1q2w3e4r5t6y7u8i887]

Привет Тронд! У нас тоже в Республике Коми есть золотая ржанка и в этом году я её снимал и тоже самец.Классные фото ты молодец!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you!

[@rakeshnambiar1897]

Awosome ❤❤❤❤

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Rakesh!

[@przystaneknatura]

Beautiful photos, as always a wonderful episode, inviting you to go outside and spend time with nature. Thank you Trond

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot! So glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your support and compliment.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

Congratulations on two lifetime achievements, Trond: the first one was the best shot of a musk ox that I've seen; and two was your shots of the golden plover. Couldn't have been any better. Congratulations again. :)

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Clifton! Really appreciate your compliment and support.

[@juanantonioespinosa1264]

Impresionante

[@garrydelday5816]

Truly beautiful images Trond 👌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Garry!

[@greghazen9959]

I was inspired by you to see if there are any Plovers in my area. Luckily there are! I got to photograph the Great Lakes Piping Plover. It is endangered but on the comeback. I think I got some of my best bird photos. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏

[@alanmacleay6213]

Lovely pictures as always!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Alan!

[@LouisaLee63]

Outstanding photos!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@gunny2044]

Outstanding!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you! :)

[@iancole9854]

Wow, what an experience Trond, well done. You captured some fantastic images yet again. Thanks for including the camera settings next to the images, I found this really interesting as I am often uncertain which are the best for me.

[@bovanghansen7646]

Fantastisk stemning. Fantastiske Norge Verdens klasse 🎯💪

[@JeffWeymier]

Beautiful work Trond.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Jeff!

[@StavangerFoto]

Amazing adventure and video.

[@mikecrowley6485]

Stunning Photos Trond, and well deserved. Your excitement is great, and just shows how much you appreciate the wildlife around you. 👍🏻

[@trondwestby]

Thank you Mike! 😊

[@Jeffswildlifeadventures]

Trond - Your enthusiasm is contagious. I want to go out and take photographs of wildlife right now. Your videos are great as I always learn something. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@thebirdschannel2811]

Fantastic photos Trond. Unfortunately, here in Cyprus, we get golden plovers without their breeding plumage so is just a nice bird for us. Yours is a fantastic male fellow

[@stephenelderphoto]

What beautiful pictures of the plover Trond, you really have achieved artistry with these images! This is an outstanding video 🌟

[@norskattforfun8575]

Stunning shots and great video as always. Just love your enthusiasm

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your compliment :) Glad you liked it.

[@bolleolympus]

👍👍

[@VideoNatur]

Wonderful shots, Trond! I think with the high quality of your pictures it is just a matter of taste which is the best. Often it is also the story that is connected to it. That's what makes them special! Best regards, Rolf

[@moritzkirchner3370]

Those images are just perfect! It's interesting though how you approached the plovers. I just came back from Varanger where I also tried robbing to the plovers but it didn't really work since they were pretty skittish (the dotterel was really cooperative on the other hand...) I finally managed to get some close captures next to the nest of the golden plover, but not with the amazing light from your shots!

[@martinhild]

Really great picture! I only got to photograph the golden plover once and it is not nearly as good as your photo. But man Norway... what a stunning country. I need to visit again. It's been almost 10 years now.

[@zacharygoode8341]

Congratulations Trond! Your excitement is contagious 👌

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Zachary!

[@paulinefollett3099]

In Australia we get the Pacific Golden Plover in non breeding plumage. Despite this, it is still a spectacular bird, which I have seen on numerous occasions.

[@utendorsentusiasten]

Awesome 👌

[@trondwestby]

Thanks buddy!

[@franciscojosemendoncapinta2948]

Another amazing video from you.

[@tonyfluertynaturephotograp5272]

Just amazing images mate.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot buddy!

[@michalbroza1325]

WOW😍

[@kevins8575]

Here in Hawaii, we have Pacific Golden Plovers throughout the winter. In April, they get their summer breeding plumage before their 3000 mile flight to Alaska.

[@trondwestby]

I have seen picture of that bird, looks really awesome in summer plumage. I dream of photographing that in Alaska :)

[@heinihefti8969]

These pictures can't be any better - congratulation! When I hear the plover i'm imediatly back in the fjell. To see the region in your videos where I also have visited some years ago is beautiful for me! Thanks for that. Norway is one of the most beautiful countries. Hilsen fra Sveits - Heini

[@trondwestby]

Wow.....thanks a lot for your compliment :) I just love to spend time in the mountains :)

[@naturenature2439]

Great job great video 👌👌👍👍

[@trondwestby]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@naturenature2439]

Such a great 👍👍

[@karistangebye]

Wow What an amazing video Thanks a lot ❤

[@lortopalt]

Trond, thank you so verk much for your photos and videos, it’s so very inspiring. This was the most beautiful little bird👏👏👏. Hälsningar från Stefan i Sverige

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Beautiful work, Trond!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much Mike!

[@ramidos007]

Great shots!

[@trondwestby]

🙌

[@DedicationPhotography]

Great work Trond! Nice video.

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot!

[@AshokChaudhary]

Great Work tfs

[@trondwestby]

Thank you ! :)

[@jblanford926]

Trond thanks for sharing your videos and awesome photos.l was wondering where you got your camouflage cover for your lens I have never seen one with ferns plus what bean bag where you using? Thanks again I really enjoy your videos.

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for watching and leaving me this kind comment. This is a camshiled from Tragopan. And the lens hood that comes with it works great as a bean bag :)

[@TBuanes_Photography]

What an absolute stunning bird Trond. I think I need to add one more bird on to my "Birds to photograph" - list :D Good job and as always.. Beautiful shots :)

[@trondwestby]

Thanks a lot Trond. The plover is just awesome and one of my favorite bird of the mountain :)

[@ruudbeentjes5124]

I realy like this , keep up the good work ,grtz from holland

[@trondwestby]

Thank you for the compliment Ruud!

[@SkylarkFields]

Stunning, perfect images, Trond, well done. I have seen them flying in a flock where I live, but have never managed to get a decent photo of one as yet!

[@trondwestby]

Thank you so much for your awesome support and compliment. Hope you get the chance some day :)

[@CookedLight]

Superb shots. The golden background was a superb arrival, but the bird's own colour pops more against the dark grey. Out of interest, who is the biggest customer for your art...wildlife magazines, tourism?

[@jeffcowan2667]

Very nice, Trond!

[@albertogambarelli4180]

Very nice video! I like so much Dovre. I have a question for you, you have a beanbag very interesting in this video, can you tell something about that?

[@fishingforhistory]

🐦❤

[@Al60ish]

Wonderful video!! May I ask you where did you find that bean bag ? Thank you Alberto from Italy