Patience | A Wildlife Short Film

In wildlife photography and filmmaking, patience is everything. 🌌 Every journey into the wild starts with hope – the hope to witness something extraordinary and to capture a moment that tells a story. But more often than usual, we return home with nothing. No photos, no footage, only the memory of stillness and the quiet beauty of nature.

In this short film, I explore the true essence of patience as a wildlife photographer & filmmaker. Join me as I share the reality behind my adventures, where waiting in silence becomes a meditation and the journey itself becomes as meaningful as any shot with a camera.

📸 Highlights:

🌲 Embracing patience, stillness and silence in the wild
🎥 Behind-the-scenes of wildlife photography
🐾 The journey of hope and perseverance in nature
🌌 Capturing amazing wildlife encounters

Filmed, edited & produced by
Anders Aastrup

Additional footage & B-roll
Mick Friis
Emil Poulsen

Music
@calebarredondo5204
Artlist
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Cameras:
- Sony FX3
- Sony A7iii
- GoPro11
- Iphone 15 pro

Lenses:
- Sony FE 200-600mm f/5,6-6,3 G OSS
- Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- Sony FE 2.0X Teleconverter Sony E-mount
- Sony FE 90mm f/2.8G OSS Macro
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
- Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
- Tamron 17-28mm 2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E
- Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony FE
- Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E

Drone:
- DJI Mini 3 Pro

Tripod
- SIRUI CT-3204
- SIRUI PH-10 gimbal head
- Manfrotto 502 Fluid Video Head

Camera Bag:
- Shimoda Action X40 v2 Black

Editing software:
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Lightroom

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Anything else, please let me know :)

[andersaastrup]

All you guys are just incredible! I'm absolutely overwhelmed and stunned by all the feedback you give me on this film - It fills me up with motivation to make more like this! Thank you!

[fototrampeoaroundspain]

Phantastic shot that represents all the wildlife photographers. Congratulations!

[kike.arnaiz]

This is a masterpiece and a tribute to all the wildlife photographers out there. Thank you Anders for this lovely message!

[MortenHilmer]

What an absolute beautiful short film you guys have made here. A true joy to watch and a great message.
All the best

[frames_ap]

thsi is absolutley stunning! my favorite shot is the one at 1:57

[luka_III]

Oh, man... I have never remained speechless, motionless after YouTube video... I literary just set for a few minutes, looking at those thumbnails of proposed videos by YT, and just kept thinking - now I saw it all. I don't need to look at anything, it fulfilled my need for photography, videography, nature. Just perfect. Precious. Thanks! Keep it up!

[mattsenglish]

Holy Hell, This is mesmerising. When I look at wildlife (and try to film), I just want that magical moment of emotional response. It can be one second or an hour, but it hits you. And your film - just captured this instinctual reaction to nature so beautifully. A wonderful collage of sounds, sights and thoughts. Thank you.

[TheAX]

It's been a long time since I saw a video where I convey that natural vibe of what the outside world is like and how beautiful it is to go outside. 👌🏻

[Storiada]

This movies was so intense and so gorgeous. I felt it with a high pulse. Amaazing work.

[Prasadcreator]

Each and every frame is like HD wallpaper 😮

[giedragoeswild]

Masterpiece! Thank you for sharing! It is so well made that made me FEEL it all to the bones and relive every moment! Sound quality is beyond measure!

[Niel.Goosen]

Masterpiece!!! I watched 4 times and and each time I see something new. Incredible work and thank you so much for sharing.

[jshorts]

This deserves more attention. The quality and the production is next level

[swannfaucon]

Just crazy, beautiful, speechless !
Subscribed right away 👍

[raptorjuntamed]

Love the visuals. Brilliant short film. Well done! 👍

[Max_Gindele]

What an inspiring short film! What amazing shots and moments you were able to capture, well done and keep up this great work!
Greetings Max

[tkNAT]

And that's why we go out into nature, day after day, week after week, year after year! I love it... very nice produced 👍

[gurphotographer]

It’s a short movie. Really appreciate your work and thanks for sharing with us ❤

[SebEyes]

So incredible shots !
And what a story, thanks for this moment of naturalness :)

[Jakub_Sadowski]

Absolutely stunning video Anders! Left me speechless for a bit, the ending shot was incredible.