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Ken Watkins
05-04-2009, 04:52 AM
This Hippo was having a sleep and got up as we approached, that is probably why he looks a little silly!
Taken in Mapula Concession, Northern Botswana, 16th March 2009, 18.48 CET
EOS Id MkIIn
28-300mm at 300mm hand-held
F5.6, 1/60, ISO 1600
Paul Marcellini
05-04-2009, 10:30 AM
I like the expression and the color gradient due to the skin color and sky reflection. I might try to tone down the mud/clay beneath him and it seems it needs a touch more sharpening for web.
Sabyasachi Patra
05-04-2009, 11:00 AM
Ken,
I liked the expression. You were at a lower level and hence you got this. Was it from a vehicle or boat?
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Ken Watkins
05-04-2009, 11:14 AM
Thanks for the comments, my sharpening is always hit or miss. I had not noticed the ssoil below I will look into doing someting with that.
It was taken from a vehicle I can only presume that the Hippo was on slightly elevated ground, a blessing when you can get it.
D. Robert Franz
05-05-2009, 09:03 AM
Great hippo image.. Out of the water which is not the norm and a funny expression..
Alfred Forns
05-05-2009, 08:22 PM
... don't think he looks silly :) Great seeing him out of the water with direct eye contact !!!
Ed Cordes
05-05-2009, 09:55 PM
I don't think he looks silly either. To me he looks as if he is not happy you woke him. I agree about the bright mud. Great image in any case. One thing for sure is I wouldn't want to mes with him!!
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