How I make a NATURAL PHOTO BLIND | Field craft Ep2
Skip my endless talking and jump directly to the blind making:) 28:17
In this episode of field craft for nature photographers, I am building a natural photo blind without tools near a badger den. It is April which means we are getting close to possible the best time of the year for wildlife photography.
I have to get everything ready for when the cubs starts to come out to play in the early spring.
I am showing how to build the photo blind and more important I am talking about how to choose the best location using my S.W.A.D technic.
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Who knew? All those years ago when we were building forts, we were actually training to be wildlife observers/ photographers. Another excellent video Morten. Thanks!
Hi everyone. I really hope you are all good and that you are getting the best possible out of the situation. I hope you can find a little inspiration in this video. I have so many videos I want to make and share with you so I am looking forward to this spring and this summer. By the way - if you want to skip all my talking, just jump directly to 28:17 See you out there.. All the best, Morten
Are you afraid of bugs?
I just have to ask, what camera are you using for the vlogging?
Here quarantined and hope soon world health from Cov19 , really enjoy your vids and personally , travel my mind along those beautiful places ! Inspire from fotography , bring peace from nature...thanks again Morten !
Dear Morten, I'm not speaking very well english but I can stay many hours with a cup of coffee watching your videos and I wanted to thank you for all the amazing content... like you often say : oooohhhh. Don't change anyhing. Thank you for everything! (my daughter corrected my english :))
You are the best!!
By now all animals in Denmark are probably wondering where all that coffee smell comes from all the time while they can't see anything.
Morten Hilmer the quietest wild life photographer on earth, until he opens his coffe flask.😂😂😂
33:55 you need to have your coffee! My man. I like my pop-up tent a lot, but this is also great! Thanks for the video.
Now I know where the Sasquatch photos come from...Morten in camouflage with his head cover off!
I could spend hours just watching wathever you do, because you are so natural and real, not pretending to be anything else than yourself. This is great. Thank you!
"Time for a cup of coffee..."!
Loved this feel like im learning something far more import than camera settings. Thanks.
My thoughts exactly!
A video on camouflage tecniques could be very very interesting Morten.
"it's nine a clock, so almost midday". yeah, it could be for someone who woke up at 5:00am. I know that feeling because I used to wake up work work at 4:15am
There are lots of Common Chiffchaffs in that forest. They are probably nesting in there... Here in Spain they are very common in winter but they dont nest here except a few pairs in some apart mountains. Good video!
Tea is only for when we have a stomachache or something, if not then coffee is the way to go. Nice vid, Morten! Keep them coming, much appreciated!
I’ve had a badger almost walk into me a couple of times recently. I managed some decent photos but I had to hiss to bring it’s attention to the fact I was there. They’re quite intimidating when they’re coming at you.
Its 11:00 in the night. Have to get up early to go after birds in the morning. By getting up early. And still I can't stop myself from watching your video before going to sleep. Really Love and respect your work. You are an inspiration to me. Hope to bring Wildlife in India the way you do. In a Truthful and Very Respectful manner. So people learn to enjoy and respect wildlife As well. 😅😅😅😅😅
Build a log cabin? 😂 I’m sure you could make one, but best to focus on your new deck (terrace?), yes? 😉 Thanks for helping those of us stuck at home with your informative and insightful vlogs. Stay healthy and safe, Morten! 😉👋🏼👍🏼
Fantastic video again , the thought had not even crossed my mind to make a natural blind !
This is just the type of video everyone needs when they don’t want to spend lots of money on photo blinds.
One more supper video Morten. The words you where looking for is the Badger in SHORT SIGHTED. But so interesting.
No video is complete without, A cup of coffee - Morten Hilmer.
That's so fantastic! Thank you very much! "Please no comments", haha :-D But please: More of these very informative "How to"-videos! For me it's much more intersting than gear videos because what we as wildlife photographers want is to find the animals. That's for me the first point, the second or third is the equipment! Cheers, Joshi
Thanks Morten for taking us out into nature, remembering our youth, and forgetting about being shut in. You're the best!
Haha. This is hilarious. I built one yesterday and I was frantically looking around youtube for a video on how to build a blind out of natural materials (there were none). If only I knew you were going to make this video today, I would have waited. Anyway, you’re probably still the reason why I build it because you’re soo inspiring. Thank you for all your work!
Hi Morten, I could watch your videos all day including the talking. You should be on Television!
Ur the best nature photographer 🌿🌿🌿 Im a big fan of ur work Mr.Hilmer 🔥🔥🔥
Oh yes, the coffee!
Morton dear friend of nature like nothing happens and you show us so much beauty of nature. now when the whole world is suffering from Covid-19 You show us a piece of nature how it lives and how to breathe it looking at your films. You are a wonderful man . thank you for your passion for silent prayers you say before taking beautiful pictures.
The thing i love about Nature youtube channels, is that even in thies Dark times, after watching thies videos peolples anxiety level is going Down 🌳
You can hear the birds singing in the background; that's amazing.
Hi mortem, I’m from India! I love your field craft series!! All the best!
Another great video. I love making and using natural photo blinds as you can totally blend in and feel as one with the area you are set up in. My methods I implement have come from two past careers, one in the British army and especially on my snipers Instructors course when you got into a FFP and the other was during my time working as a surveillance Operative in the Insurance Fraud sector and whilst conducting rural Surveillance I learned so much on how to make a hide out of everything natural which would allow me to dissappear but still be very comfortable for many hours. Keep up the excellent work.
Another GREAT video ! Thanks Morten for all that you do .
Excellent. I couldn't see you till you moved. Very interesting.
Morten - you are truly a one-of-a-kind human being! Thanks for sharing these fantastic insights with us. Keep on inspiring mate!!
Hi Morten, I just can't say enough how enjoyable it is to watch your videos. Your passion and humor are a joy to watch, especially now with all this going on. Take care, stay safe and best wishes. Joe
Awesome work morten gives me an idea for a Fox family I follow. Look forward to seeing your images soon 👍
Morton, you are extremely inspirational and very charismatic. The videos are fantastic, so natural. Please continue to produce such useful information. The bushcraft series are great. Thanks Edward.
Brilliant video Morten, hiding and getting into a good position without being noticed or disturbing the animal is almost as satisfying as getting the Photo. 👍🏻
I'm your fan, subscribed to your channel for years. The quality of these videos is so great that it looks like a scenario behind you. A hug from Brazil
Morten great video. You inspired me from your previous video to show some tracking and bush craft in how we do some things in the states. Thanks again for the natural blind tips.
Again great subject, great video production and sound track, thanks Morten,
Morten, thanks for sharing your skills with building a natural photo blind and your skills about finding wild life. I enjoy your videos some much. Keep up the great work, it is very much appreciated !
Great video. I always learn so much from you. I could listen to those birds all day long. My favorite part of camping is being awakened by birds early in morning. Take good care.
This is fantastic my friend, I've learned lots of tips and tricks
As kids, we called them "forts". I can see that placing the tripod when you come back could be an issue so you do not knock your stand over. Informative and a good refresher. Thanks.
Made my day mate!!! .... Great job.... Please do visit Pakistan once...ill guide you towards black bear and barking deer and many more
I love how the birds chirping turned out to be your BGM ❤️ that alongside with your voice... peaceful ❤️❤️
I enjoyed a lot this one! I'd suggest you to do more videos about how to track different animals. Personally I'd love to watch a kind of mini series about that, allways focused on to not disturb wildlife. That would be great! Thanks a lot for sharing!
What a great video again Morten. Thanks a lot. Suppose you have got enough of nature photography, you can definately find a job at the Danish special forces I think :-)
wow...your respect for nature is amazing...another superb video.thanks a ton
I'm your big fan sir always I'm watching your all videos, you are so amazing and best one photographer
I really love how you try to keep your distance from the animals and their homes :) Imagine if something ten times my size came trampling around my house!! I’d be scared to death...and probably move away entirely causing massive stress!! Huge respect for you for this and goes to show your not just an incredible wildlife photographer your a decent and thoughtful person too! 👍🏼
Each of your videos is remarkable. You are a true artist Morten. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Stay safe :)
Another great video Morten, thanks for sharing invaluable tips and information!!
Hi Morten, I hope you're well! I'm so glad I discovered you from Brendan van Son's channel in the last week, I've been catching up with all of your videos ever since! It's incredibly enjoyable watching your videos and seeing your passion and excitement for what you do and sharing it with us. I love that we can relax with a coffee and feel like we're there with you on every trip. You inspire me and many other people and I recently bought the Tamron 150-600 G2 lens to take my own photography to the next stage so I'm looking forward to trying that out. I look forward to watching every great video and keeping learning a lot from you and getting new ideas, thank you very much for that! I wish you all the best and take care!
Morten thank you for sharing the natural photo blind. I am going to try making this and just using my regular camera & just zoom in for closer look! I love it and enjoyed your video! SWAD is good tips also...☀️
Very useful been doing it two days now and I'm amazed with the results! Just a pile of branches and even woodpecker came with in 5m eating ants. Thank you was 3th day I tried to photograph them, with this technique I finally got the shot and even some video of the green woodpeckers couple
I love these field craft videos showing how you get to film the subjects that you do, more please Morten.
the talking Is one of the best parts!!
What to say? Finally next video, wonderful as always, I love the style of your talking, observing and enjoying the nature. Thank you :)
Great video, good luck with the badgers.
Great video once again, thanks a lot :) you help me going threw lock down, and i will definitly go to build a blind and shoot when it is over, thanks to you !
Love your vids !! Them inspiring me !!
Great information and great tips. Something different than talking about camera gears and settings. One thing that I always wondered, is if they have a great sense of smell, what about smelling coffee? I'm not that great, but it takes a pretty strong wind for me not to be able to smell coffee at 30 yards!! Awesome video and keep creating them.
33:55 "you need to have your coffe" - thanks for this beautiful relaxing video. I think I found a badger den nearby my home too. They're awesome.
I was craving this! Thank you :-)
And as Badger said to Piglet, "lets watch him build this and take him down when its almost finished." Lol.
Priceless information! :D thank you for that!
perfect series. i love it. thank you so much for your videos. keep up the good work.
Excellent video, Morten. Could you maybe make a video on how to track different animals? I learned a bit about how to track foxes and badgers on your previous video, thanks for that :)
At last the video has come waiting for your videos always love it
True inspiration!
This is a great series, Morten. I hope you keep doing it!
Great video as always. Thanks Morten.
Really great video Morten!👍
I was waiting for new video!!
Very cool, i am realy looking forward in doing this stuff, Thank you
That's what I was looking for. Great episode Morten 💪👍😉
Thank you Morten for another great video, you are the best! :)
Great video as always. In Germany we called them ''Büdchen'' ( roughly like ''small hut/stall'') and it was the time when my fantasy was running wild. It never was just a build with some sticks. It was a fortress, a cave. We told stories in there from wolves and monster roaming the forest which we had to defend against (spoiler: sadly no monsters were sited :/) But it was great. Now that I have taken up photography again, I would love to do this. Like you, go out side camping, scout out animals, take pictures and enjoy the Wildlife. Sadly here in Germany everything is plastered with regulations and you never can be really alone in nature. Don't get me started on camping. Apparently nobody can be trusted to leave nature as they found it. So everything is restricted and forbidden. It sucks!! If I ever make it to your neck of the woods, I would be glad to run into you and take part in the ''childish'' building of such a place again.
Great video Morten. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us.
As always a very informative and helpful video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
SWAD - great tip!
Thank you so much for this Morten. This takes me back to being in the woods with my late grandpa. You made my day a little brighter, thanks!
awesome material! it's really a unique channel in terms of content! great tips too
Great stuff as always Morten! Thank you for bringing us along on these! So many useful tips and tricks, that so many of us did do growing up and goofing off on building! Cheers!
Thank you for another awesome video!
Was wonderful,!!Thank you for sharing with us !! 👍🌹
Awesome, inspiring as always! Thank you for these videos Morten! Greetings from Hungary!
Great video Morten, thank you!
Good job, beautiful video from an Italian fan👍
Really nice ❤️
Awesome Video. Love this series..
Great video - as usually
I'm really gonna have to give this a try. Thank You!!!
Childhood memories came up when I saw your natural photoblind. That's exactly what I build up with some friends in the forrest near my parents place. I think I have to go out with my son and build one in the forrest nearby.
Awesome :) Really liked the in-depth description of the S.W.A.D. process for deciding where to place your natural blind!
This field craft series is absolutely amazing. Very informative and enjoyable to watch, not to mention inspiring. Thank you!
A Great inspiration cheers buddy
Heeey please keep doing this kind of video, your work there really inspires me to keep learning about photography. Stay safe.
Thank you very much for your videos. Superb!