BADGERS AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY | Bts: photo blind as scent blocker

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I am back on the protected island to photograph badger and to do some macro photography. Behind the scenes about using a blind as a scent blocker. Open full description for more information.
Location: Protected Island - Central Denmark.
I am back on the protected island - this time to photograph the badger family there. During the day the light is very hard and there are absolutely no activity around the badgers' set.
My only chance is to get up before sunrise and then be in position again a few hours before sunset.
The wind is a challenge though because it has changed direction. Usually it is from West but this time it is straight east. It forces me to stay in the photo blind which is not the best position at this time of the year with the many ferns.
The photo blind is great as a scent blocker which I am talking about in the behind the scenes.
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@jaswanthnaidu2284 3 года назад

I love the way you approach them

@FELSENBUCHT 3 года назад

badgers are so beautiful and magical2

@ionibor8892 3 года назад

I really enjoy how he respects the natural sound of it's environment, thank you.

@katharinemovertonphotographer 3 года назад

Sméagol the cat wanted to join in. So true when you are waiting for a animal to come you do get into the zone even when you don't get a photo you come away so relaxed

@TechVidGuy 3 года назад

I get so much peace from watching these videos.. Thank you, Morten.

@aramarsh 3 года назад

I really liked the capture where the badgers whiskers were highlighted by the sunlight, what a peaceful place Morten.

@syedzohair 3 года назад

These videos shut the chaos of my mind and make me get lost in the peace of nature❤️

@emrazum 3 года назад

Sméagol is hilarious. Even if you think this trip went poorly, I think some of these badger shots were the best ones yet. Excellent work

@zenphotojourney 3 года назад

The badgers picked a spot for their den that is good for them but hard for a photographer. The pictures you did get are beautiful. I enjoyed your video and the behind the scenes bit with Smeagol. 😁

@parthibborah736 3 года назад

This video is like a meditation 🧘‍♀️.

@CoyotePark 3 года назад

Thank you for showing how beautiful nature is. I hope people would protect nature and environment and the climate more. Nature and animals are the only ones in this whole universe who are completely innocent and sacred.

@eishikudouPHOTO 3 года назад

Awesome video and photography！

@toniomerl6787 3 года назад

Great, as always ! Thanks very much Morten !!

@LeonaM-MyABCs 3 года назад

Lots of information I can use in this video, thank you. It was also really nice to see your cat again!

@phillloyd47 3 года назад

I don't know how you do it Morten, those badger images are so good they really trigger an emotion in me and make me want to walk straight out the door with my camera! I really wish I had your skill and patience, it doesn't take long for me to get bored and start looking around for another spot.

@joannaolbach-steele8004 3 года назад

Sméagol is a great addition to this video. The badger shots were some of your the best ones yet. Enjoy your videos - thank you!

@skillroleentertainment 3 года назад

Creative Nature Photography - Visual Wilderness

@JohnFormstone 3 года назад

Some beautiful images and great hints and tips. Thanks for taking us along Morten. 👍

@SammaNoyobay 3 года назад

I really enjoy your vedio

@elchupacabre001 3 года назад

Thank you, for your explanations and your respectful acting with the Nature and your surroundings

@dominikkindermann9123 3 года назад

Really nice Video. Your RU-vid channel is an inspiration to me. It is one reason why i do nature photography now. I really like your videos and it's so nice how you get attracted by your pets. 😉👍

@RichardBirchett 3 года назад

Hi Morten, it's been a while and I'm on catchup with your Vlogs as I've been away quite a bit but this was the perfect way to get back in touch with your work, loved it nice and relaxing and a joy to watch. Thanks again, Richard 👍

@rushl.workman7138 3 года назад

Great cat!!! Wonderful badger pictures!!!

@tonymckeage1028 3 года назад

Great Badger and macro Photography video, thanks for sharing

@VideoHunter84 3 года назад

Beautiful video Morten. Nice photos of Badgers and all nature in the little island👍👍. I really like your field table, it looks like the last FRAGO Order before the real military action 😉😉 Greetings from Slovakia. Best regards VideoHunter.

@debrabolton9372 3 года назад

Your photos of the badgers brought tears to my eyes. It is obvious that you respect them and all nature. Your cat is very handsome. I really enjoy the live camera on your property. I have learned quite a bit from the live chat. Thank you for that. Hello from New York, 🇺🇸.

@jeffolson4731 3 года назад

Great pictures! I really like the behind the scenes part of your videos as well.

@michellestewart7494 3 года назад

Awesome Morten ...patience and grounding like you expressed was perfectly articulated. 🇨🇦♥️🌟

@alonzobenimmanuel8216 3 года назад

Morten Hilmer' I am your huge fan

@cindyconlin1 3 года назад

Enjoy your videos so much .. and it was fun to see Smeagol join in!

@steenmogensen1220 3 года назад

Always an inspiration, thanks Morten!

@robertstephens1868 3 года назад

Thanks, Morten. I always look forward to your videos; & appreciate the trouble you go to in explanations.

@ashokkarki7547 3 года назад

you have been the best teacher for me. Thank you for doing such beautiful videos. I can see beautiful changes in my photos. Once again Thank you so much, Sir.

@annarjabyova6408 3 года назад

Content,photos,music....Perfect as always....and Sméagol too :-)

@whitepineoutdoors2362 3 года назад

Awesome job Morton!

@sajjaddargahi 3 года назад

What a dream job 😍😍😍

@instahighlights3123 3 года назад

Yaa ❤️ i am waiting

@pharaoh666666 3 года назад

Yay. Thanks for this. Lovely to enjoy with a cup of afternoon tea.

@laku4412 3 года назад

Beautiful video, thank you Morten! :) Loved the part about the waiting time that quickly becomes meditation and easily the most relaxing and peaceful part about wildlife photography. I really enjoy it, too :)

@hoaacillo9102 3 года назад

I'm really got inspired into photography world since I found your channel sir.. Really enjoy all your video.. Stay healthy..

@dronetumulud 3 года назад

thanks for the beautiful video Morten..watching from borneo.

@mikecrowley6485 3 года назад

Great Video and Photos as usual Morten 👍🏻

@2009Portugale 3 года назад

I really enjoyed the video, nice pictures of the badgers. This video made me want to go out into nature with my camera. Thank you Morten

@johnround8311 3 года назад

You nailed them!

@TimsWildlife Год назад

Great info Morten. I now have the location of three badger setts in our forest. Will use a blind this spring to observe them. I hope to post a badger episode on my channel before June. See you out there!

@alfredlucas3291 3 года назад

Thanks for this fantastic video, Morten. We don't have badgers in Northern Norway, so I envy you a bit. The images where amazing. I really like the dark areas/shadows and the sunlight breaching through. 👏

@johnnyszczepanski9181 3 года назад

Always enjoi your video’s thx for sharing your passion

@dedyandriyan7547 3 года назад

Beautiful video as always. Love from Indonesia. That's cat is cute btw.

@UmairMerry 3 года назад

Beautiful Natural Scenes and peaceful birds sound.. i like soo much.♥️♥️♥️

@digitaltutorials1 3 года назад

Excellent perspective!

@juandiegocaballerogiorgi4399 3 года назад

Eres mi inspiracion para culminar mi camino de Fotografia., saludos desde Colombia!

@marcofrancisco7007 3 года назад

Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho , bom vídeo , já com saudades e ansioso à espera do próximo

@SabeanPagan 3 года назад

The island looks so much more vibrant than your last visit, such a beautiful tranquil place. You did get some lovely photos of the badgers too and the macro shots of the flowers. I always learn so much from your videos. I will have to re-watch the behind the scenes though because I was watching the kitty so not paying attention 😊 😀

@ritabratadas8302 3 года назад

What is the name of this island?

@williampaul8556 3 года назад

You have such a good eye. Thank you.

@pawanbohara 3 года назад

watching your videos feels meditation ❤️❤️

@picapica42 3 года назад

Loved the little diagram you made with the sticks to explain the wind. Sméagol was stealing the show in the behind the scenes though 😉😊

@majormalfunction0xffff 3 года назад

I was just about to comment that :) you were faster

@avikmajumdar7668 3 года назад

wonderful video as always

@aynsleycooper365 3 года назад

Fabulous to see, thanks. We've all had minor mistakes spoil a shoot, too. Thanks for the test link.

@johnround8311 3 года назад

Deer hunters use a special soap for washing their clothes and bodies to eliminate odours. Stinky boots and socks are a dead giveaway. I have also taken freshly washed clothes and bagged them with whatever plants are in bloom.

@marcofrancisco7007 3 года назад

Excelente trabalho

@jpdj2715 3 года назад

Excellent. You demonstrated the difference between just a shot of an accidental badger for someone's checklist - look I saw a badger and took a photo of it - versus getting well lit beautiful shots. It's all in what some Brits call PPPPPP. By the way, when you browse your photos on your smartphone, how do you zoom in and "turn pages"? Now imagine your beautiful Z camera can do that too. PPPPPP - Prior Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance. The pleonasm is intended - to highlight that many people only prepare after the fact and "the earlier, the better".

@internationalstudio4036 3 года назад

Nice photography

@RelatableShortsforYou 3 года назад

Mortan sir please help I'm addicted to your video What an amazing content you put 💯😌

@TheRealMartin007 3 года назад

Nice footage! Greetings from Germany!

@smiffy5467 3 года назад

Maybe time to design your own photo blind and have it made properly Morten, I'm certain they would sell? Love the badger shots. 👍🇬🇧

@marcofrancisco7007 3 года назад

Seu trabalho e mesmo incrível , e a inspiração de qualquer pessoa na zona da fotografia ,

@lukassinger_photo 3 года назад

Today´s best 22 Minutes...

@pattygonzales9605 3 года назад

awww the puddy tat, much love from Montana

@Globetrotter-1 3 года назад

I've been photographing badgers since the 1970's and rarely have problems with them reacting to my scent. I never use mosquito repellent nor aftershave etc, and I think this may be one of factors causing problems with Morten's badger watches. Sometimes I climb a high tree directly above a main entrance, and this is a great way to avoid the badgers detecting the photographer. But more often I sit directly on the ground close to an active set entrance (I never use blinds because badgers have very poor sight), but prefer much shorter lenses in the 135mm to 200mm telephoto range. This means that you need to be closer to the badgers, but often they will get used to your personal scent, especially if you visit the sets regularly. Another great way to obtain different shots away from sets, is to sett up the cameras close to a well-used badger trail or stream crossing. Or a badger play area/rubbing posts which is often a large fallen log within 100m of the main set.

@guykerr8111 3 года назад

I hope the dog and the cat get extra treats for their appearance indoor excellent videos.

@hauer54 3 года назад

Nice video... well done again, Morten! Do you have an issue with ticks in your forests up there as well? I was more afraid of them than a rushing wild boar!

@MortenHilmer 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I rarely get the ticks😀

@yoramclade4824 Год назад

Have you tried the Carinthia Observer as a foto blind? They are completely waterproof, really well made and very low profile, works well combined with camouflage netting etc. Great Video as ever! :)

@photographyadventuresbygraciel 3 года назад

Badgers are so neat! The greenery at this location is so beautiful! It looks like the forests that I photograph in! It’s so pretty!! If you don’t mind me asking, what brand of tripod are you using in this video? I use a much taller tripod but sometimes it’s nice to have a smaller and shorter tripod. Thanks Gracie

@HikingWithLuis 3 года назад

that snail had NO CHANCE against the mighty morten

@brandonehill 3 года назад

badgers! i wish there were badgers here in Alaska. But bears will do. Maybe someday I'll see a wolverine - have you ever photographed wolverine, Morten?

@MortenHilmer 3 года назад

Bears are wonderful. Lucky you 👍 Yes I have photographed wolverines in Finland.

@christophertroberts548 3 года назад

I love it

@VizualizeIt 3 года назад

Hi Morten. Awesome video blogs as always and thank you for sharing. One question on your gear setup relating to your video head. What conversion plate are you using from Manfrotto-ArcaSwiss ?

@MortenHilmer 3 года назад

Thanks a lot. I can’t see any names on the plate. It is basically just an arca plate screwed on the manfrotto one

@ritabratadas8302 3 года назад

Beautiful😍.. Wjat is the name of this island?

@fotonaturalistiche8883 3 года назад

Super cute badgers 🤩🤩

@mariarosilene5683 3 года назад

PARABÉNS 👍👍👍 PELO SEU TRABALHO EXCELENTE , e PELO VÍDEO MARAVILHOSO UM ABRAÇO PRA TI DO BRASIL ❤️🌹👍👍

@utilidadesmais 3 года назад

Parabéns

@davidbirminghamjr.2600 3 года назад

The past few years I have used an ozone generator to kill my scent while in my photo blind. I was the last person that would think they really work, but they do. It more stuff to carry in your pack and more batteries to charge but it's worth it. Good luck...

@fotoinstruct6971 3 года назад

Placing insect repellent on the back of the hand, then spreading it, leaves the palms and fingers free of the material.. This keeps one from spreading the repellent onto the cameras, lenses, and other objects. Your hands are also able to grab a snack without leaving chemicals on the food or drink.

@MortenHilmer 3 года назад

That is actually a really good point. Thanks for the great advice 👍