Entering the wild
Wildlife Observation Mode
46.40° N / 10.67° EThrough my lens, a 360° journey into the wild heart of the Alps.
Wildlife observation, digiscoping, skiing and mountain exploration from Trentino-Alto Adige, Val di Rabbi and Stelvio National Park.
Silence makes the wild visible.
Mountain Fauna Lover documents the pauses between movement: a distant silhouette, snow crossing a ridge, a breath held behind the lens.
“The animal stays in its world. I stay in mine. The lens becomes the bridge.”
Stories found by waiting.
Cinematic moments from the alpine field, curated by hand.
A lens between two worlds.
Digiscoping turns patient observation into images without asking wildlife to surrender its space.
Mattioli Simone
Mountain observer, wildlife enthusiast and filmmaker from Trentino-Alto Adige, combining patience in the field with precision in technology.
Tools for the long wait.
Observation optics, camera systems, snow equipment and editing tools chosen to move lightly through the mountain.
Digiscoping Setup
Swarovski ATX 115mm + NL-Pure 14x52.
Camera & Video Setup
Just a simple iPhone connected to my Swarovski gears through OLLIN magnetic adapter.
Tripod & Support
Stable support for long observation and precise movement in uneven terrain.
Ski & Mountain Equipment
Technical winter equipment selected for safety, mobility and long days outside.
E-bike & Offroad Equipment
Exploration tools for reaching distant trailheads responsibly.
Editing & Software
The digital darkroom where field recordings become cinematic alpine stories.
A growing alpine archive.
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Alpine vision
Create a story worth carrying home.
Selected collaborations with brands, territories and creators who value the mountain, wildlife and honest cinematic work.
Frequently asked
Questions about the project.
What is Mountain Fauna Lover?
Mountain Fauna Lover is the project of Mattioli Simone, a mountain and wildlife enthusiast from Trentino-Alto Adige who documents alpine nature through digiscoping, skiing, e-bike adventures and cinematic video.
Where are the videos filmed?
Between Val di Rabbi and Stelvio National Park, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige.
What is digiscoping?
The art of filming or photographing through a spotting scope, to observe wildlife from a distance with patience and respect, without disturbing it.
Where can I follow Mountain Fauna Lover?
On YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. All channels are gathered on the Links page.