Reviews from

H = Hippo

Close up of a hippo in Africa

15 total reviews 
Comment from JirinaInspire


Great photograph of this hippo with wonderful eye contact with you and all the details on him and the water.
Natural colors and good placement within the frame.
He is not the best looking animal but you made work for the contest perfectly. Good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
    Many thanks Jirina!
reply by JirinaInspire on 19-Sep-2022
    Absolutely, so very much welcome.
Comment from avmurray


You have pictured so well this giant, and I especially like the close and personal approach, and how well you have captured the eyes. I also like the way the light is falling on the Hippo, and how well the textures of the skin are brought at.

The photo is sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the animal, and the exposure is perfect.

I also like the tight cropping and the placement of the Hippo within the frame. I think this a great looking and well taken photo with a very good DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
    Many thanks for your wonderful review!
reply by avmurray on 19-Sep-2022
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from cleo85


Your photo is impressive. The animal looks strong and dangerous. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the realism of light and color and the refinement of textures and details. The reflections are interesting. The photo is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
    Many thanks Cleo, much appreciated.
reply by cleo85 on 18-Sep-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from alaskapat


Oh wow! Perfect timing to capture the hippo, it s such an interesting animal and your close capture allows such a good sense of this big guy!
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural. Well composed and presented! Nice entry for this contest! Best wishes to you!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
    Many thanks Pat, much appreciate your great review!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot. I like the low shooting angle and the head on perspective with great eye contact. Excellent colors and fine details. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
    Many thanks Mike!
Comment from Sange


Fantastic head on close up of this fantastic Hippo.
I like the close personal head on view showing fine eye clarity and sharp focus.
Fantastic capture and great entry for the H contest ;)

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thank you so very much Sandra, so much appreciate your wonderful review and high stars!
Comment from Matt P


A nice photo of a hippo in the water. Very sharp focus. I like how you have placed the hippo just off center of the photo. The lighting is very good. This is a very nice photo.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


You certainly captured a real close up of this hippo. So alive in the water with its nice swirls and rather nice colors in pale blues and greens. The background expresses its habitat well also.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thank you so very much!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 14-Sep-2022
    Most welcome.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool!
These are truly interesting ( and dangerously ferocious! ) animals and I'm enjoying your well-presented portrait photograph of this 'handsome specimen' very much!
~Sean

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thank you so very much!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 14-Sep-2022
    You're very welcome,my friend! : )
Comment from CorbyLinda


Wow he is a scary looking guy.

Great photo of this enormous looking hippo in the water.

Great angle of shot and framing.

Colours are effective and details are spot on.

Good job friend

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
    Thank you so very much!