Unhappy Hippo

Gallery: WildlifePosted February 8, 2015227 views7 comments

Usually when you find a lone Male Hippo he is grumpy and does not like anyone (except females) visiting his pond.
As you can see this one was not an exception to the rule.
Taken in Kwara concession, Botswana.
EOS 1DX
200-400 mm F4 at 232 mm
F7.1
ISO 800
1/2000

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 8, 2015 at 10:26 AM

Awesome action shot and the quick SS really stopped the water. I'm not sure how I feel about the comp - wish for more room on the left, but overall would like more of a square format I think. I like the grass as it provides habitat, but it looks oversaturated compared to the muddy water.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on February 8, 2015 at 5:35 PM

Good stopping of the action including the water! Your photo certainly gives the feeling of one angry hippo. Nice work. Seems like there is a slight tilt to the left. The green grass adds a nice bit of color to the image. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 8, 2015 at 6:59 PM

Looks like a overpowered speed boat. Great action shot. Very sharp, great color and detail.

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Comment posted by Josiah Launstein on February 9, 2015 at 2:41 AM

I would love to get one of these guys one day I love how the water and the hippo are so sharp and how the water is splashing in cool waves.

Registered on January 26, 2013, 52 Posts, 126 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 9, 2015 at 5:08 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments which are much appreciated.
The vivid greens in the rainy season have to be seen to be believed

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on February 10, 2015 at 7:51 AM

I agree a water level point of view would have moved this from good to top shelf. I like the frilly edge of that muddy wake.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM

Lon,
No way was I getting out of the vehicle with this mad man running about, they can believe it or not run faster than Usain Bolt

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments