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Landscape Photographer tries WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY with Morten Hilmer | Part one – Bird Photography



This is the first part of Episode 1 in my Landscape photography tries series. In this episode I try wildlife photography in a hide with @Morten Hilmer. We had a fantastic morning, a great fireside chat and were lucky to capture some memorable moments.

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NIKON GEAR (Main STILLS camera)

Current landscape camera – Nikon Z7 – http://geni.us/nikonz7
Awesome telephoto lens – Nikon 70-200m f/2.8 – http://geni.us/nikon70200
Fav lens – Nikon 24-70mm Z f4 – http://geni.us/nikon2470
Great wide angle lens – Nikon 16-35mm f/4 -http://geni.us/MCglWI
Amazing Bokeh – Sigma 24mm f1.4 https://geni.us/Sigma24

FUJI GEAR (Main FILM camera)

Fujifilm X-T3 – http://geni.us/fujifilmxt3
Awesome Bokeh – Fuji XF35mm F2 – http://geni.us/fuji35f2
Sharpest long zoom – Fuji 50-140mm F2.8 https://geni.us/fuji50140
Killer wide angle lens – Fuji 10-24mm F4 – http://geni.us/fuji1024

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A must have for tripod (L bracket) – https://geni.us/myLbracket
Lightweight tripod – Benro Mach3 Carbon Fiber Tripod – https://geni.us/benromach3
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42 responses to “Landscape Photographer tries WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY with Morten Hilmer | Part one – Bird Photography”

  1. Such a nice video Nigel. It really recalls some good memories – especially from the blind. That morning was magic. I'm so happy the birds decided to come and I really like your photos. Looking so much forward to part II – that was a really exciting and cozy morning👍 by the way the 3D camouflage really suits you 😉😂

  4. I really enjoy your videos Nigel. Well edited, engaging and perfectly shot. You have a pleasant broadcasting voice, and mesmerising eyes. Have a great Christmas, and all the best for 2020

  7. To me, the raven photo triggered my curiosity.
    At first I saw, as you said Nigel, a shadow. Then my mind turned it into actual raven.
    After that, my mind started picturing what the rest of the raven could look like, taking into account the weather. The wind ruffling the feathers, what posture the rest of the bird has and so on. Then the questions, why is it sitting there? Is there food on the ground? Is it scouting for something? What is it looking at?
    My mind only needs a little hint in the form of a silhouette, and my imagination is free to build a whole world around it, with even sounds and smells.
    That's what happens in my mind when I look at photos that leave a lot to the imagination.

    Really good video, Nigel and Morten! Thanks

  8. Nigel is EXTREMELY inspirational!! His advice and techniques have helped me come out of my comfort zone to start my own Photography channel and as a new creator and beginner Photographer. As a combat veteran, Nigel and his videos have brought me a purpose in film and Photography. Please check out my channel and subscribe. Peace.

  10. Hey Nigel. Just watched this latest episode and subscribed. I was watching Nick Pages' interview with you and jumped over to check out your channel and I am glad I did. Great work with Morten, I love his work and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

  12. Mr. Hilmer described the morning feeling perfectly. As the sun comes up and lights the area it burns off the magic. I knew and felt exactly that; as if I was in the woods at that very moment. It's great to see you branch out. Thank you for video!

  17. I so enjoyed this video Nigel. Thank you for making it. For me it highlighted the value of the emotional connection between the photographer and the subject, whatever that subject happens to be, and how that in turn promotes an emotional response from the viewer. It also highlighted the value of trying something different, which offers a chance to apply existing skills, but also to learn new skills which push us photographically and broaden our skills. Also that sense of being at one with your camera is so important. It made me think of the times when I used to rock climb and on a good day you could flow up a piece of rock because you are at one with it. So too when you set out to make a photograph – if you are at one with your camera and your subject, it is hard not to make a good photograph.

  21. Amazing video of two professional photographers working together. Your photos were amazing Nigel, as Morten once said, to photograph birds the best results can only be achieved from a hide, wandering around the woodland hand held photography just doesn’t create the best images. Thanks for this wonderful video, looking forward to part II.

  30. A tip for focus with the Z cameras and wildlife. Sometimes the wildlife is hard to get into focus with the Z cameras but I found if you get close with AF-ON, hold AF-ON and turn the focus ring it will show you what's in focus. The camera will usually snap *close* when AF-ON is pressed so this is nice to just make sure you really nail the focus. Also helpful when wildlife is behind things such as grass and the AF has a hard time grabbing the subject.

  36. I have been enjoying your videos, and you inspire me to get out and try to find photographs and not just a snapshot. I think your "tries" will give me many more inspirations and a few tips along the way. Keep up the great work and content.

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