Comment from Neilnap773
The first hippo presentation of seen on this art base and inevitably it comes from yourself my friend which we know is a guaranteed brilliance in respect to the photo,the composition and its structure

 Comment Written 21-May-2017

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reply by the author on 21-May-2017

thanks a lot neil for your kind comments

Comment from secondglance
Great capture. Nice clear focus of the subject. The color of the hippo is well done. The green of the water seem to further enhance the hippos color. An interesting thought. If you cropped the face of the hippo, the eyes looking up at you and the green water would make a cool image. Great job

 Comment Written 21-May-2017

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reply by the author on 21-May-2017

thanks a lot again;

reply by secondglance on 21-May-2017

You are welcome fellow nature photographer

Comment from SteveANH
Love the way you captured this handsome devil! LOL Only a face a mother would love! :)

Nice reflection and this guy has one eue looking carefully at you.

Well framed just a bit off center.

Well done!

 Comment Written 20-May-2017

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reply by the author on 20-May-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from PeglegDeb
lol...you'd be taking your life in your hands to swim w/ these guys sg! ...despite the fact that you've captured this guy looking so sweet and innocent.

Excellent crisply sharp focus on this fellow....that head, face and those huge feet! Good color...well exposed and an animal we don't typically see here!

Deborah

 Comment Written 20-May-2017

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reply by the author on 20-May-2017

thanks a lot again

reply by PeglegDeb on 21-May-2017

my pleasure sg....great selection of animals here by you.

Comment from nikman
Don't think so, not with a brute like that near me! Your fine off-centre composition gives us a good look at him. He looks like a real beast of a thing!! Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-May-2017

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reply by the author on 20-May-2017

thanks a lot nik

Comment from catmal
ill give you a six for choice of title lol great photo has everything subject of interest nice colouring and water and reflections,what more do you need a wonderful post

 Comment Written 20-May-2017

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reply by the author on 20-May-2017

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from Zilyram
This is a great image Fred to see the hippopotami drinking from the pool and the eyes focused on job in hand is wonderful. Excellent focus and techicals all round. Thanks for sharing :) Mary

 Comment Written 20-May-2017

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reply by the author on 20-May-2017

thanks a lot mary for your nice comments

Comment from Howard M
Wow Nice shot.... I love Hippos they are amazing animals... great capture love the great focus... centering and POV ,,,,, sharp detail
Hope you have a great weekend

 Comment Written 19-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

thanks a lot howard for your nice comments and top rating

reply by Howard M on 20-May-2017

Your welcome hope you have a great weekend

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
LOL... swim with you, you say? I want a photo of that moment, post please!!! The technical skill is fabulous in this capture. Great natural color and fabulous lighting - grand shine over that water. Focus perfection as well. Thanks for sharing!!!

 Comment Written 19-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

lol;
many thanks again

Comment from rogere3852
Hello Supergold

Well captured. The body has a real feel to it. The texture is excellent and the color of the Hippo is very natural.

I like the composition and the reflection of the green growth in the water. The varied lighting is good on the right side of his head and neck.

He has a pretty face and I would really like to pet him.

Thanks for this one.


Roger

 Comment Written 19-May-2017

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reply by the author on 19-May-2017

better not: he will cut you in half! it is the most Dangerous animal;
thanks a lot