Always nice to photograph hippos when they are out of the water. Usually that means getting them first thing in the morning before the hot sun forces them back into rivers and other water bodies. This guy was grazing in an open field in the Masai Mara of Kenya just as the sun appeared on the horizon. In the background you can see a few resting cape buffalo. Fun fact of the day about hippos — their skin alone can weigh in excess of half a ton. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/250th of a second
Excellent image! Love the golden highlights that illuminate the hippo. What a contrast this massive animal makes as it wades through the fragile grasses. That cape buffalo off to the right lends a decidedly exotic touch to this photo, Sean. Did you have to place your order for him to appear many weeks in advance? : )
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Always nice to photograph hippos when they are out of the water. Usually that means getting them first thing in the morning before the hot sun forces them back into rivers and other water bodies. This guy was grazing in an open field in the Masai Mara of Kenya just as the sun appeared on the horizon. In the background you can see a few resting cape buffalo. Fun fact of the day about hippos — their skin alone can weigh in excess of half a ton.
great pic., does that 5,0000 lb. does that also includes his weight?
Just his skin is about a thousand pounds.
Excellent image! Love the golden highlights that illuminate the hippo. What a contrast this massive animal makes as it wades through the fragile grasses. That cape buffalo off to the right lends a decidedly exotic touch to this photo, Sean. Did you have to place your order for him to appear many weeks in advance? : )
Ha. Hippos come standard with the deluxe safari.
Worth getting up early. Lovely light.
—– Sculpture en plein air
—– H. Moore Botero or one of
—– My faves Lachaise .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSKQ3ZNQ_O8
Impressive creatures in more ways than one.
A petard worthy of politician or king .
I like a hippo.