Waited 10 days for this moment - Poland | PART 3

[@krzysm8930]

🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱 Polska jest piękna!

[@bramadopuszczy]

I'm here in Bialowieza Forest for almost 3 weeks now. And because of coronavirus it may be much more time. I see bison almost every day in the woods. I'm very happy for your admiration for these beautiful, majestic animals. But Bialowieza forest is a home not only for bisons. It is home for example for wolfs, lynxes and a lot rare birds too. I invite all of you to Bialowieza Forest in better time. All the best for you in this difficult time.

[@tsebigeyeschoi9735]

Every time I see your pictures or video, I feel so peaceful and calm.

[@janm2473]

So true.

[@Batch2103]

I agree 100%. His videos are inspiring, but the time lapse of the snow falling on the tree is really fantastic.

[@sebastiangrob4813]

I know it's cliché to say that someone is an inspiration for something, but experiences like this is really what got me into wildlife photography, and spending more time outdoors. Thank you Mr Hilmer!

[@MortenHilmer]

Cliche or not - This is am fantastic compliment and I really appreciate. Thanks a lot Sebastian.

[@johnLitchfield-x9c]

I live in southern Spain, love photographing ,wildlife here,you cannot explain what a thrill when you capture great photo, to other people, it's such a buzz!!

[@tsebigeyeschoi9735]

Thanks Simon and Morten.

[@WiLdLiFeMystery]

Their smelling power is very good. Awesome and very beautiful video 🤘😊👍💯

[@joeiscoffee]

I was telling my wife about your Poland trip to see bison in the forest. So great to see this today. I live in Nashville tn and many of the roads here were originally buffalo trails. But seeing them in the woods is totally not a part of living memory. As they were almost slaughtered to extinction by idiots. And growing up I only saw them in the movies as giant herds on the plains. So it’s great to see them living and moving through a forest as it was here two hundred years ago. Thanks for doing what you do so well, Morten.

[@TheGuitarsadist]

Joe since you live in Nashville, when we are all able to travel again suggest you take a trip up across the border to Land Between The Lakes in Kentucky where they have the Elk and Bison Prairie just outside Golden Pond.

[@joeiscoffee]

TheGuitarsadist great idea. One more for the bucket.

[@MortenHilmer]

I would have loved if they had not been shot down back then. It must be an absolutely unforgettable experience to see so many bison /buffalo on these plains. Thanks so much for your kind words - I hope you will find a great location to photograph these amazing creatures in woodland 👍👍👍

[@TheGuitarsadist]

@@joeiscoffee If I recall right it is like $5 for the day and there is a loop of 4 miles or so that you drive you own car around( easy to just go very very slow which is recommended-normally very little traffic). Bison pretty much can be seen most of the day, though sometimes they are well hidden in the trees, the Elk are more than likely seen around sunrise and later afternoon in to dusk. If you go save the receipt for if you see nothing the first time you drive the loop, you can go explore some more the LBTL and then come back later in the day to see if you catch them then. If I recall right pretty decent size herds of Bison and quite a few Elks (even got a award winning photo from there on a big bull elk a few years ago). Be careful with the Bison, do not get out of the car for they can quickly become dangerous especially when mating season. Elk seem to be a little more laid back, been with 50 feet of them with no issue (though car was right by me).

[@mobo8074]

Polish bison is a cousin of North American one and the herds roaming now free in different parts of Poland are reconstructed from 55 animals left in ZOOs after great slaughter by Prussians during WWI and after the end of WWII. The main herd is in Białowieża Forest, but there is a healthy group in Bieszczady Mountain (Stuposiany Forest) and another in Knyszyn Forest, another in Borecka Forest and smaller one in Piska Forest. There are still small groups of different blood lineage kept separated and bred to guarantee possibility of rebuilding the herd in case of some virus disaster and Białowieża is not the only place they can be seen in so called "demonstration bison enclosure ". This is the most successful reintroduction of almost extinct species in Europe. 3 years ago there was a male that went through 150 km in Poland and was a national celebrity, people were taking pictures when he stopped in their cities or villages, he was very calm and seemed to like people and just went West all the time. So he earned nickname Wanderer and nobody thought to disturb him. But alas poor thing, was shot immediately after crossing border river with Germany, Odra, by a proud German hunter. Here you can read an article about it - it caused shock in Poland and confirmed what we know about Germans. translate.google.com/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwiadomosci.wp.pl%2Fodstrzal-polskiego-zubra-w-niemczech-to-rozpetalo-kryzys-polityczny-6173447222994561a In Polish these animals are called żubry (singular: żubr) and were smaller cousins of extinct in XVII century mighty forest aurochs - in Polish tur - first animal strictly protected in Europe by king's edict and driven to extinction by cattle induced sickness. They were grazing in the meadows near the forest, so to preserve them King forbade the cattle grazing at the same spots to avoid indirect contact with them, but he was not headed and small herd of aurochs was getting smaller by each year and finally last cow broke both legs when trying to jump over the fence and had to be put down in 1627... Stay healthy :)

[@sarelalberts8890]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience with us .NEVER GIVE UP AND KEEP ON BELEIVING .

[@M.Campbell]

So glad you managed to photograph everything you wanted. Even more glad you shared it with us.

[@Hymake]

Morten your videos are magical. Deep love for Nature can be seen in every single picture you share with us. Thank you so much.

[@fhccinematic5736]

Nerver disapointed in you Morten. Thanks to bring beautifullness to us!

[@petracollins8623]

How amazing, that Bison just having a good look at you Morten .

[@williamcinco2489]

Wow!thanks Morten and Simon for this wonderful video..next time again...

[@willparsons32]

Always been and always will be an inspiration to the highest degree!!

[@958macky]

the photographs of the bison are all very beautiful, but my favorites are those of the trees, from the tenth to the eleventh minute ..... really amazing, they look like paintings.....great Morten !!!

[@GodIsReal]

So beautiful... and the stillness and peace you put into your videos help us viewers to enjoy what you feel, a little bit. Photographers who can’t stop talking and put themselves in the spotlights all the time, don’t know what it’s really about. Your videos make me long to go out again, more and more. I come from the Netherlands but live in the Rocky Mountains now. High altitude makes it hard to breath and hike, but I am getting there. See you out there!!

[@rayeaglenz]

Snow falked Bison, always excellent, thank you, Morten, thank you, Simon :)

[@barryvanede1515]

Nice to see the bison coming into the timelapse video on the left! Beautiful forest

[@AK-de3ej]

Your videos simply shows that is the most important thing is the patience and proper behavior of the photographer. This kind of photography is very hard I think. Low light conditions and weather are your enemies. Additionally the risk of ticks exists. Regards from Poland.

[@tomg6286]

Your excitement was communicated. A moment you remember for ever

[@Moregoreable]

You're the only youtuber that i can watch while studying, your videos are so soothing and relaxing.

[@F1OCU]

Hi Morten ,Simon many thanks for the footage and beautiful images that we have all become accustomed to. This has made feel better as currently stuck in isolation. Yes I have the Corona Virus unfortunately so needed something to lift my spirits. I am sure a great deal of your followers are stuck indoors currently in similar circumstances to me. Whenever I am feeling a little down your footage and images always make me feel better. Stay safe!!

[@tobyhawkins5773]

It must have been such an emotional moment. Beautiful creatures. It’s so important to appreciate these beasts in our lifetime as they may not be around in the future. Everything becomes so much more meaningful when you realise the impermanence of things big and small.

[@hugo_fn7397]

Absolutely amazing images Morten. I really like the video and the bisons photos into the forest are a dream.

[@alanmadej9706]

I was waiting for this video!! Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@yucg3599]

You made me feel calm and peaceful,I will follow you.Please bring more videos like this to us.😄

[@BePluss]

Wow!! Wonderful pictures wonderful sound

[@old4004]

Come to Yellowstone, Morten, if you want to see bison. You won't have to be concerned about their being afraid of you; rather, hopefully it will be the other way around. Thanks for all the trips that you share with us.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thank you so much👍 I'm going early next year🤫🤫

[@MarkNF1]

@@MortenHilmer I'm guessing you've done your homework but just in case, the bison shed their winter coats in the spring and are much less photogenic. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@ianporter1600]

Hey Morten, thanks for another great video, I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. 👍

[@MortenHilmer]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MaRe111]

Morten, Another again a Great Wildlife Photographer Video from you. Thanks so much to Sharing with your KZbin Community!.

[@jmlr2011]

Morten, I'm getting to the point that watching your videos like the Bison are so moving ( the music is perfect by the way) that I have to watch them alone or my wife thinks I'm losing my mind lol. I so look forward to your vlogs especially when your photographing animals in the winter. Stay safe and lets hope we all get through this healthy. Joe

[@frederickmcdonald6636]

Absolutely beautiful Morten! Thank you again....

[@tompetersphotography]

There are no words Morten, beautiful

[@bossofthemoss450]

Patience, optimism and perseverance personified - together with the good humour to laugh in the face of adversity. Bravo 👏👏👏👌😉

[@iastorgaphotos]

Wonderful synchronicity with the snow and the bison. Well done, gentlemen. The bison seemed quite intrigued by you two 😊. Stay safe and stay healthy in the extraordinary times we are living through. 🙏🏼🤞🏼👋🏼

[@TomReicher]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Morten.

[@VoGusProspecting]

What an experiance!

[@jocan55]

Another excellent video. From the beautiful birch trees, to the majestic bison, your enthusiasm comes through each and every time. Loved the short time lapse also. It came out very nicely. Thanks Morten, and Simon.

[@Rajupkd]

I just wanted to say waaaaaaaoooow !! Hats off to you "Sir "!!

[@jroynorris2963]

Another great series. Thanks Morten. Hope you are getting home OK.

[@WildFilmsChannel]

You can also spot the Bisons in the timelapse, look to the left between those parallel branches. Congrats for this moment, what a peaceful sighting. Hugs Morten!

[@johnbuswell408]

Fabulous series Morten...the Wildlife photography is always great but I particularly liked the Birch trees in snow!

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks a lot John👍

[@Bushmaster1954]

Very nicely done Morten and what a fantastic encounter with the European bison! The photographs, combined with this piece of music (from 9:04) until the end is breathtaking and a great combination! It brings so much emotion out of us, and that's what wildlife photography is all about....our emotions! Very well done, my compliments to you!

[@paulscottfilms]

Absolutely beautiful work Morten and colleagues.

[@ianh8396]

what an experience!!

[@ziggyziggyz1756]

Beauty innocent Żubr / Bison eyes... amazing . ..

[@ronvelner6530]

Hahaha, yes that's what bison do, they walk very quietly through the forest and surprise you. How lucky that the snow was just there. I have often experienced the same in Poland when visiting the bison. It is and always will be a fantastic experience. Keep going Morten it is fantastic what you show.

[@MortenHilmer]

Thanks a lot Ron. Yeah they are like ghosts..

[@ronvelner6530]

@@MortenHilmer Every time I am surprised how they appear out of nowhere, but even better, because now you see them, how they dissolve in the forest when they walk away from you again. And how the female leaders give protection by walking behind and stopping every now and then and giving you a look.

[@coastalbay4k]

Great video Morten!! Look so forward to your videos!!👍

[@stanmalinov]

Short but fantastic video once again. Thank you Morten. Hope you are safe.

[@CamillaI]

After 10 days well deserved stroke of luck great to see thanks for sharing

[@JurijAzmanMomirski]

Thank you Morten for bringing these beautys to our screens and showing what nature is all about‼

[@TheOhamd]

Very emotional video ... as always. Thank you. I like it.

[@CasadeCastiza]

Morten Hilmer your energy and enthusiasm for nature is infectious! I could watch your film clips and view your photos for hours on end! Thank you!!

[@film317]

Another beautiful video. Thank you once again for sharing your experiences with us all. Your passion shines through with every video.

[@MortenHilmer]

🙏

[@jhapuarachchi4497]

Breathtaking video Morten! This is so wonderful it nearly stopped my heart. Thanks again.

[@themonk51]

Your video hypnotized me, capturing my attention. Thank you, Morten.

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

they were communing with you.................so precious!

[@RAWNATUREFR]

Wonderful! it always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@craighattam2020]

Morten, stunning once again. I share your joy!

[@nestorluvsher]

one of the things I love about your videos is how you kind of just let the camera roll, you don't try to be in every frame like other vloggers, you just let us all feel like we are there with you. thank you for what you do

[@dutti65]

Como siempre,que grande

[@kamalshankar3608]

Efforts always make smiles ! I lov ur photos

[@imayou7496]

BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you Morten and Simon for helping us to pass through the lockdown period on most parts of the world, these inspiring videos gives us strength and positive mood to wait after we all can back to normal life. There’s still an AWESOME world out there! From Spain, MANY THANKS 😊

[@MortenHilmer]

🙏🙏👍

[@janm2473]

Just outstanding..... thank you, once again. Twelve minutes of pure bliss..

[@smallshed3209]

What Can i say. As usual a lot of emotions. Wildlife photography at its best!

[@DerekKite]

They were watching you. After 10 days were curious. What a gift.

[@tudora5498]

An amazing video, once again. The pictures you have showed are beyond great. I have wanted to visit and photograph Bialowieza for some time now, and your beautiful, inspirational video series has just helped towards the decision. Thank you!

[@MrDAGO1974]

another great video Morten! please keep blowing us away!

[@DuarteMacedo]

I feel your enthusiasm when watching the video.

[@picapica42]

This video is exactly what I needed, so thank you Morten :) You got really lucky with the snowfall there, as it made everything look that tiny bit more magical :D What amazing creatures these bison. And Simon's timelapse looked great!

[@MortenHilmer]

Yeah this was almost too good to be true. Went out to just make a timelapse and ended up with bison in snowfall - what more could you wish for 😊😊😊

[@gr1ss0m]

That time lapse is exquisite...beautiful work as always.

[@annepetralourens2955]

Breathtaken......wow....👌👌

[@EliProductions]

every time i watch your videos the beautiful environment and the music makes me super emotional

[@malaxes]

Thank you for showing those beautiful and calm creatures of Poland. It just remained me the story of one bison get lost few years ego and he was in the news every day as he was travelling across whole Poland to the west and unfortunately he swam trough the Oder river to Germany and was killed there 😥 😥

[@laurencedocherty6512]

I love your films, so beautiful and has helped me through hard times during covid and lockdowns, can't wait till I can return to my happy place in the woods with the deer and foxes. Thank you!

[@Santos-oc2no]

beauty, tenderness, friendship. Thank you very much morten

[@channthachayatem3453]

Simply beautiful and best shots you both have done animals and nature went through together make for amazing photographs. Thanks for sharing.

[@vishnuskumar1900]

It was a surreal experience..wish the video lasted longer..once again, just amazing, dear Morten..

[@spfpda]

Amazing.....!! Morten you made direct eye contact with this fascinated beast, thank you for sharing the moment, you proved that you that the true wizard of nature.

[@jakubt7973]

Cool pictures of bison!

[@andreaoricci2422]

What a spectacular moment ! Unbelievable job guys !

[@michalstoch]

Great 👍 I'm so glad you got to see the bisons ♥️

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

I could watch this all day! So cool that you got the pictures you wanted, even if it was in the last hours of your trip. It ain’t over, till it is over.

[@mzf11125]

Absolute Mental getting that close with one of the strongest animals on planet earth!!

[@mikecrowley6485]

Great Video and Photos Morten 👍🏻

[@maruchar7048]

Thank you very much for these great videos! Keep the great work and greetings from Argentina!!!

[@ChrisHunt4497]

So beautiful. I felt like crying.❤️❤️❤️

[@2009Portugale]

THANK YOU Morten fore the beautiful images, video and foto's.

[@mundosinrumbo.]

What a moment... Thanks for sharing.

[@felixurbat]

Thanks for sharing this incredible moment with us!

[@pinek3566]

As always great video Morten! :)

[@njs12706]

Beautiful experience, just watching this I feel like I’m there. The music is very appropriate also. Thanks

[@please20130]

My photographer friend once told me that the best photographs are the ones that capture how you were feeling at that very moment. I enjoy your videos with all the well-arranged music and the excitement of yours, not to mention your exquisitely-captured pictures. You are a great example for me, as a beginner photography enthusiast, to learn from. Just wow :). Love from Philadelphia USA. (you got me want to drink more coffee now after watching all your videos :P)

[@MortenHilmer]

Marcus - thank you so much for your kind words and your encouraging compliment. It really means a lot to me

[@please20130]

@@MortenHilmer you are welcome. Looking forward to more of your nice videos. Stay safe.

[@RAMBLE_ON]

Awesome time just me watching this

[@marc-antoinevillion7624]

Amazing!!! I travelled to Białowieza forest 20 years ago to see "Zubr" and I lived exactly the same scene, bulls behind trees : your place seems to be the same I was 20 years ago. Past to the Future!!!! Thanks a lot.

[@fotoenem843]

I am very happy that you visited my country, Poland

[@Fifteenacrefarm]

In a time when the entire world seems to be spinning out of control it is so nice to sit down and watch your videos. Simon's beautiful time laps, your photographs and the relaxing music is just what we need in times like these. Thank you so much for this little bit of comfort, it was much needed! As always God Bless and be safe! :)

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

Fantastic. The time lapse of the log, for some reason, that little leaf dancing around really makes it for me. :)

[@arnaudmarie2892]

Just one word, Wonderful !!!

[@fusion-music]

Great moment. Thanks for sharing your amazing work.