HOW TO FIND WILDLIFE to photograph | field craft ep1
In this first episode of Field Craft for nature photographers, I am going to share some tips on how to find wildlife to photograph - in this case the foxes.
It is beginning of April, and I am in the forest to see if I am so lucky to have an active fox den in my backyard.
In this video I am going to talk about animal tracks, how to find out, if a den is used or not and how to see the difference if it is a badger or a fox, who is living in the den.
I am also showing how you can see the difference between a track from a fox and from a dog.
I hope you like this new series.
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Hi everyone - this is my first episode in the new series Field Craft for nature photographers. I really hope this series can inspire some of you and I would love to hear, what you think about making such a series. Is it useful at all? Is it way too long with all my talking? And if you like it, what would you like to see in the next episodes? Take care and see you out there..
yeah it's very useful! I've actually been waiting for something like this to come out, thanks Morten😁and like for every other video from you, the longer the better👍🏼
Haven't watched it yet but it is probably very useful and not long enough.
I like your videos
Great videos I really enjoy watching! Especially now when staying at home. Thank you for this great content and source of inspiration :)
Perfect video! I just came around a Fox Nest yesterday and I was trying to figure out a safe way to know if it is used or not without bothering them. Thanks!
Please continue 'How to' series.
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Hi Morton ... thanks for all your sharings. I have had the opportunity to photograph a family of foxes... what I learned about them is ....I sat for hours around their den with no intentions just observing their patterns of life. Overtime they became so used of me, they became closer to me. The trust factor was deffinatly in my favour. I saw the cubs going all out together, learning how to hunt. Overtime I wittnessed them venturing out on their own...the one young male was so proud of himself because he was back to the den first ..with a bird. The expression on his face was priceless. He was so proud of himself. Some of my friends thought I was crazy sitting for hours each evening but I was completely at peace...what a remarkable feeling. Love all your videos ,,,, keep shooting on!.
Great story. Thank you for sharing!
I don't know, how You do it... But, every single video from You is like a relaxation for me. I love the atmosphere, Your joy, gentle background music. THANK YOU :)
Just have to say thank you for your amazing Videos. I have been doing photography since the mid 90's even had my own dark room before digital started to become a accessible thing. My 12 Y/O daughter and I have been watching and just finished all of your videos together while on social distancing and it has gotten her really into doing more nature photography with me. We have taken multiple mini trips to find birds at the local refuge or just in the hills behind our house. Thank you for making your content so accessible and beautiful, not just focused on the technical but also the feeling that has her at least currently hooked.
Dear Morten, You are a life saver. After a week of working from home plus curfews, a 36 minute video is a real tonic. Thank you.
“The good stuff in life”.... what is it? Coffee of course. It’s the simple things isn’t it. Love this
In a challenging time, your videos keep me comforted and sane.
i teach others how to these things and i find the hardest thing is getting them to slow down and actually see not just look. i have had some walk within a meter of a den, deer rub ect. and never see it. also they never ever be quiet. great video like always keep it up.
This is so much better than "Vilde vidunderlige Danmark" You channel is for real and no tame animals and no setups. This is what i like, keep it up Morten
I love your efforts Morten, especially with the English language, and your training of others with your photography and knowledge of wildlife. You do very well. It’s very appreciated. Thank you!
I always watch your videos with great pleasure. Nature is an inexhaustible source of energy and inspiration. Thank you.
Love the focus on field craft while you are working. Keep up the great work.
Hi Morten! It´s always a pleasure to watch your videos...!
Hai Mr.morten I have been traveling with you from srilanka. i dont know how to appreciate you. iam getting amazing feel when i watching your videos thank you so much
Always when I finish watching your video, I would like to put down my cup of coffee, or maybe have one more sip and then grab my backpack, camera and head out straight into woods or nature in general and try to find something I can take a picture of. Thank you Morten for another great video. Best regards from Iceland.
i'm a recent fan from Belgium. Thanks Morten for your simplicity, you tell us a story.
I love this field craft series. Keep them coming. Clearly I need to order a book on animal tracks.
I do love the way you work Morten, and how much passion you put on it. I do love forest as well as photography living in the north of Spain. Congrats once more.
Absolutely love this! Thank you, Morten! I'm a huge fan!
Great advice Morten, I'm looking forward to seeing more of these videos.👍🏻
Just love this serie..! Always useful to see what other wildlife photographers are doing to find their subjects. Thank you for your generosity..!
I really enjoy the birds and the guitar and just wildlife/tree/greenery shots. Incredibly relaxing. I could just head right off to sleep.
love your work!! keep it coming honestly so helpfulll!!!
Hi Morten. More of this type of video please. Really informative & useful especially at this time of year. Mark 🏴
Always pleasure to follow your adventures Morten!
The awesome sounds of the morning creatures. The host's humility in front of these creatures. The gentle and nature-sensitive conversation. The captured actions. Everything about this video is awesome. Thank you Morten for bringing the beautiful outside into our home during this terrible pandemic.
Good to see you getting out and creating amidst all of the chaos going on in the world. I have been doing the same. Again I say that your infectious enthusiasm inspires us to get outside, even in the darkest times, nature carries on and new life begins. Capture it and share.
That almost 'Bladerunner' music intro = 👏
Can't wait to see more episodes morten, i really love this series ❤
Morten ever thought of getting some revenue from coffee advertising. Perfect candidate.
Great video, Morten! Looking forward to the rest of the series..
Man, I love how super quite and relaxing your videos are, keep up your excellent work!
Hi Morten! I have been following your wonderful videos for some years because their message corresponds to my way of looking and photographing nature. I look forward to this new series.
I am soooo excited about this video, looking so much forward to watching this once the sun sets!
Thank you for this episode. This is very cool, in tracking so many types, I have fun finding out what I have been tracking. I do like this episode keep them coming.
I feel so relaxed after watching your videos!
I love your new series! I just started to go out more in the wild to photograph because of the quarantine. And these tips saved my life! Thank you!
Now you're on the right track. I'm looking forward to more episodes in this series.
Thank you Morten, very interesting and insightful. Can’t wait for the next video.
Really great video Morten! Please continue this series because I learned a lot and you really inspire me to go out and photograph!
Morten, I really enjoy your adventures. Combination of two of my favorite hobbies: travel and photography. Keep the videos coming. I watch every one.
Morten, thank you so much for that, it was so educational. Please make more of these types of videos! Also, the drone shot of you walking through the field was beautiful!
Thank You very much! Please keep these series!!
Finally, have been waiting forever for this type of video 🙏
Fantastic video Morten. Thank you !!
Hey Morten! Superb video as usual! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I would definitely look forward to seeing more videos like this!
I just love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Your love of nature and what you are doing is great to see. Your excitement is addictive. Thanks so much. God bless.
Great Morten! I really love this kind of video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I can’t wait for the next episode! See you
Perfect! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. The longer the better! 😁
Amazing video as always. Can't wait to see part 2😉
Excellent! Thank You. Jim
So inspiring. Thank you!
Thanks so much, so needed a Morten fix.
Thanks for the useful tips and the motivation for going out and take pictures. Keep up the good work.
Hi Morten! Great video, and great information! Looking forward to the upcoming episodes of this series. :)
Another great video Morten, always such a pleasure to sit with a coffee and watch your wildlife adventures. Had to laugh when I saw your gaffa taped down jacket repair - I do exactly the same with mine when I get a tear! Keep up the fabulous work it's inspiring.
I like this fieldcraft video so much. Cant wait for another my friend!
Amazing video. Finally someone is talking about tracks and the importance to be able to track wildlife. I do it all the time, especially the Eurasian lynx I track through the whole winter here in Northern Norway. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Morton for a wonderful “fieldcraft” video! Also, I don’t know anyone who enjoys a cup of coffee more than you do!
Best channel Morten, thank you from Czech Republic.
Great video! I really like your tips and hopefully I will have the chance to try them. I can't wait to see new field craft videos. Keep up the good work!
I just found your channel. My daughter and I enjoyed watching it together and at times we felt like we could talk to you as if we were there. I love the idea of the field craft series! I am a newbie at tracking so this is something I'd really benefit from. I also love that your first concern is the well being of the animals.
amazing! such a chill feeling while watching this 😀
Thank you for the information Morten
For someone like me who is trying to learn wildlife photography, it's really good to learn how you respect wild animals and their space. That's how every human being should behave. Respect nature and wildlife. All the very best to all your future photography endeavors.
Loved it, looking forward to more field craft vlogs in the future Morton, :)
Very useful Morten. Looking forward to see what your cam trap can record in the forest. 👍
Amazing, as always! What can be better then drinking tea and walking the forest with Morten!.. Maybe the real morning forest walk ) Thanks a lot!
Nice! Great to have some more How To video’s!
I'd love to see more Field Craft videos, thanks Morten
Your videos are always so inspiring! I'm also buying the Z6 over the A7iii because i felt in love with your videos ahah Thanks Morten!
I love your work morten
This is the first video I watched of your series and I am hooked. Can't wait to look at all your videos and see your new ones! Thanks!
Hi Morten. This has to be one of your best videos so far. Can’t wait for the next one.
Thank you Morten, really an inspireing video. You are always welcome to post more of this stuff :)
Taking this photos and shots are not easy. Wild life is very unpredictable. Anything can happen. Respect to you sir for taking so much risks and taking so many nice beautiful pics. Stay safe everyone 🤘😊👍💯
OMG YES, FINALY the lesson i needed from the master :D
Fascinating with so many things I've never thought about or known to look for. Thank you!
Another stunning video. Well done and great topic. Bravo
I wish I could be out there with you, one day..... I love photographing wildlife too so thanks for sharing this video!
Its like you knew what I would ask you if I had the chance! Having trouble to find foxes is the hardest part to me. Never got lucky even once. Thank you so much for not keeping this a secret to yourself but helping all of us out here. You are a true legend. Thank you so much!
Nice to see you mention about the tracks animals leave makes you more in touch with nature when you can identify all the different species surrounding us.
Once again, a beautiful video by Morten! A beacon in this difficult times. Makes me feel like god actually exist. Thanks mate!
Awesome stuff morten look forward to next video. I’ve been following a family of foxes my self for last two years it’s been amazing
I've got something new. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
This was great Morten!
Sharing how to find wildlife to photograph very useful!👍
your videos are always so peaceful and serene
I love hearing the birds 🐦 wicked enchanting.
Amazing, Thank you for sharing with us. 😊
Was waiting... for the new video... finally it's up... :)
Love it! Thanks!
Thank you Morten for always inspiring me again and again. I will soon start my own Adventures with the Camera. Can't wait. Stay safe. greetings from Switzerland
Love your content man! You have inspired me to start my own channel based on my wildlife photography! Love all the awesome tips too, valuable stuff
Your field craft video is a great idea, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about wildlife! I am looking forward to the next video and the results of your wildlife-cam. Good luck building the wooden terrace!!!
Hi Morten A very good idea with this series of yours.Hopefully you can find time to make many more of these episodes. I too, go out all the mornings possible to experience and fotograph the wildlife here in Denmark. Not only can you get lucky and get a good picture, you also get a lot of medicine for the soul. I really like your down to earth way of doing your videos. Very inspirational. Keep up the good work! Jens.
During this time you can crawl around in your garden with your camera to do macro photography on the wildlife there.
LVRider I think you wanted to say “macro” :)
@@dolggoth You are right, I corrected it. Thanks.
It's going to be EPIC 😂😂😂
That is too funny! :):)
@@dolggoth I am doing that but how you know kzhead.info/tools/VEbAM1rMbmnQhRm2J2kQGA.html
Thank you Morten for your wonderful video's. A video on reasearching an area you haven't been to, also finding locations of deer would be great. many thanks.
More please this is brilliant stuff.