Dozy Hippo

[Ken Watkins]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Great hippo image.. Out of the water which is not the norm and a funny expression..

[Alfred Forns]

... don't think he looks silly :) Great seeing him out of the water with direct eye contact !!!

[Ed Cordes]

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!!