Unhappy Hippo


Posted by ken watkins on Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:35 am

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Given that Hippos could outrun Usain Bolt we stayed in the car for this!
Taken in Kwando concession, Northern Botswana
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200-400 mm F4 at 232 mm
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by Cindy Marple on Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:19 pm
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Wow all that churned up water is impressive! I wouldn't want to mess with that one. I like the inclusion of the grasses in the background, adds a splash of color and some "grounding" to the image.
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Aug 29, 2015 4:18 pm
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Not happy at all! Staying in the car was certainly a wise move Ken, when they're angry they take no prisoners. The 'boiling' water is captured very well.
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by john on Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:13 pm
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This looks like the equivelant of a Grizzly bluff charge :) Kind of gets your heart beating for sure. Nice capture of the moment
 

by Gary Briney on Sat Aug 29, 2015 7:32 pm
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Impressive 'bow wave' -- this guy definitely looks cranky!
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by ken watkins on Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:54 am
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Thanks everybody
 

by David J. Bogener on Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:06 pm
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Interesting behavioral capture. Love the foamy bow wake and eye contact.
 

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