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Wildlife Observation Mode

46.40° N / 10.67° E

Through 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.

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01A field journal in motion

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.
02Selected observations

Stories found by waiting.

Cinematic moments from the alpine field, curated by hand.

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03Distance is respect

A lens between two worlds.

Digiscoping turns patient observation into images without asking wildlife to surrender its space.

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04Behind the lens

Mattioli Simone

Mountain observer, wildlife enthusiast and filmmaker from Trentino-Alto Adige, combining patience in the field with precision in technology.

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05Field systems

Tools for the long wait.

Observation optics, camera systems, snow equipment and editing tools chosen to move lightly through the mountain.

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Digiscoping Setup

Swarovski ATX 115mm + NL-Pure 14x52.

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Camera & Video Setup

Just a simple iPhone connected to my Swarovski gears through OLLIN magnetic adapter.

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Tripod & Support

Stable support for long observation and precise movement in uneven terrain.

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Ski & Mountain Equipment

Technical winter equipment selected for safety, mobility and long days outside.

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E-bike & Offroad Equipment

Exploration tools for reaching distant trailheads responsibly.

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Editing & Software

The digital darkroom where field recordings become cinematic alpine stories.

06Field notes

A growing alpine archive.

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07Work in the wild

Create a story worth carrying home.

Selected collaborations with brands, territories and creators who value the mountain, wildlife and honest cinematic work.

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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.