Eyes On You
Uploaded: March 05, 2011 03:29:00 | Entered: September 08, 2015 04:38:18
The Hippo (means River Horse in Ancient Greek language) appears to be very docile but in reality these are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. They can out-run humans and they have been clocked upwards of 30km/h or about 19mph!! This guy is even sporting a little 5 o'clock shadow!
Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 400, Late Morning, 1/400 @ f7.1, EC 0 (Adjustments with PSE9 and Topaz Adjust).
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2011
He looks so lazy, but I know they aren't from watching animal shows. I don't think I'd want him after me. #1358199Tammy M. Anderson March 05, 2011
Excellent pov, colors and capture of this big fella, Jeff. #9274367Jack Gaskin March 05, 2011
NICE POV & I love the 5 o'clock shadow.Happy Shooting
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Danny B. Head March 05, 2011
Great capture.. love the treatment! #9274380Michelle Alton March 05, 2011
Fascinating take on this subject, Jeff.Ron McEwan March 05, 2011
Now I know why I don't like going to the dentist LOL This is one terrific pov Jeff, well done and the lighting sure high lights his 5 o'clock #9274443Aimee S. McMaster March 05, 2011
...awesome capture Jeff...love what you've done...lol...what amazing facts you offer Michelle :o)! #9274454Douglas Pignet March 05, 2011
great treatment on this awesome capture #9274484Robert R. Goodman March 05, 2011
Hi Jeff,That is awsome capture.Beautiful image!!! #9274531Carol Eade March 05, 2011
Terrific work, Jeff! #9274580Jyri Vissak March 05, 2011
Beautiful composition, colours and lighting! Well done. #9274627Monnie Ryan March 05, 2011
I've heard that they're extremely dangerous -- even this lazy-looking guy seems to have his eye on you! Terrific capture, Jeff! #9274647Lorna Shutter March 05, 2011
Whoa!!! What an AWESOME image, Jeff! The colour and detail are amazing! I love the way the water looks too! Hope I don't get Hippo Bone Teeth when I get old! Ha! Ha! Fabulous capture! Bet we'll be seeing this one again! :) #9274653Jack Ryan March 05, 2011
Now that is an interesting and effective POV!!! Outstanding detail and well. Great work, Jeff! #9274710Gerri R. Jones March 05, 2011
Excellent capture...love your pp in this, Jeff! #9274731Tiia Vissak March 05, 2011
a cool portrait! #9274780Claudia Kuhn March 05, 2011
Terrific details, I like the bicolor of his skin, I always thought they were just gray. #9274793Debra R. Harder March 05, 2011
This is an OUTSTANDING capture, Jeff!! He's looking right at you. Superb lighting, details and comp. Love this! Deb #9274803Mitch Spence March 05, 2011
I know I'm not swimming in his pool! Wonderful catch, Jeff, right at the surface as he is. Great detail. #9274865Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 05, 2011
Fantastic capture Jeff!,Ann Coates March 05, 2011
I was going to say what a cute shot but the hippo would probably be offended at being labelled "cute" but I think what he is doing is cute, with those eyes just sticking out above the water line. Yes, I think as you say they look docile but an animal you would definitely need to keep some distance between you. Another one of your fantastic images Jeff. #9274913Bojan Bencic March 05, 2011
Fantastic close up and info, Jeff. Great shot. #9274959Denny E. Barnes March 05, 2011
Excellent composition and outstanding capture of the color, detail and water action and reflections, Jeff!! Awesome image!! #9275043Mike Clime March 05, 2011
Excellent pov and nice details, Jeff! #9275070Lorraine A. Cook March 05, 2011
TRIVIA: Dr. John Greenwood made George Washington's teeth for his inaugural address.Any time I see a hippo photo...a Christmas tune comes to mind, Jeff!!<:))
SUPER color and AWESOME details, My Friend!<:)) #9275174
Marijana Fajgl March 05, 2011
Amazing capture, Jeff, fantastic details! #9275190Marsha S. Smith March 05, 2011
Jeff, this is all kinds of cool! What a great shot - super detail. #9275208Karen Engelbreth March 05, 2011
Fantastic image - love it... #9275230Stephen Zacker March 05, 2011
Fantastic.. like that perspective #9275269MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 05, 2011
I once heard that Hippos kill more people than any other animalLooks sure can be deceiving
He looks so docile
Excellent capture Jeff!
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Barbara Mason March 05, 2011
Super image and title Jeff !!! #9275298Lynn M. Whitt March 05, 2011
Amazing details and clarity... #9275317Randy D. Dinkins March 05, 2011
Great capture and treatment! #9275342Thomas E. Hinds March 05, 2011
Wonderful capture, Jeff! Great color and detail! #9275382Joanna Madloch March 05, 2011
What an amazing capture, Jeff. These details are stunning! #9275422Barbara Waldoch March 05, 2011
He may be dangerous, but he looks cute :-) #9275486frank w. degenhardt March 05, 2011
He certainly has a reputation when it comes to his run in with humans. This is Nat Geo material here. Love the way you got him with the eyes just out of the water. Beautiful colors and enough can't be said to describe the incredible details you bring out. Absolutly gorgeous work my friend. #9275550Tamara K. Walker March 05, 2011
Just great it's going to be Jaws all over again now I will be afraid to go swimming for months. lol.Kathy Salerni March 05, 2011
Absolutely stunning detail on this hippo capture, Jeff! Great POV! Looks like a girl to me and she has her eye on YOU! #9275618Dick W. Wyatt March 06, 2011
A Fantastic find, Jeff !!! #9275647Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 06, 2011
WOWWOW! This has WINNER written all over it, Jeff. #9275675Jeff Robinson March 06, 2011
Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff #9275682Freddy Bland March 06, 2011
Awesome, Jeff! This is a winner in my book, too!! #9275905John Connolly March 06, 2011
Incredible detail and marvelous light and tones here Jeff! I will be surprised if this one is not a winner! #9276331Nancy L. Green March 06, 2011
This is one FANTASTIC capture Jeff!!! He sure is giving you the eye, one can count every hair in that 5 o'clock shadow, WTG!! <>< #9276412Carol L. Fowler March 06, 2011
Wonderful POV on this guy- does look powerful and dangerous indeed! #9276513Phyllis H. Burchett March 06, 2011
Fabulous capture! #9276704David M. Montero March 06, 2011
Very cool shot Jeff! A winner I think. #9276996Jeff Robinson March 07, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9277173Avril Young March 07, 2011
they sure are dangerous, saw many in the Kruger Park in South Africa...fantastic detailed capture Jeff... #9277482Karen Celella March 07, 2011
Amazing details, Jeff! #9278304Guy D. Biechele March 07, 2011
Awesome shot, Jeff. Terrific color and detail. #9278507Jeff Robinson March 07, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9278740Ray Thoms March 08, 2011
WOnderful detail and colour Jeff....not sure how I missed it! #9279249Amanda J. Tanner March 08, 2011
Wonderful work Jeff! I love the close up details. A winner for sure. I love this image. #9279672Emile Abbott March 08, 2011
Hiding Hippo. Fantastic detail, texture and tones in this capture. Well done Jeff. #9279857Marty Straub March 08, 2011
He is definately aware of your presence --even with the long lens. Excellent exposure, Jeff. #9279881Cathy Barrows March 08, 2011
fab hippo shot #9279986Jeff Robinson March 08, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9280545Nadia Paul March 08, 2011
Wonderful capture of him Jeff - terrific light and details! #9280959Cindy Bendush March 09, 2011
Terrific capture Jeff! Super detail on that five o'clock shadow! #9281093Jill Odice March 09, 2011
Such amazing detail! What a strange looking creature. You did a great job here Jeff! #9282162Jeff Robinson March 09, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9282525Rona L. Schwarz March 09, 2011
Fantastic capture of him with incredible detail and clarity, Jeff! Although I've never been to Africa, I certainly am aware of their fierce reputation that belies this docile look. Terrific composition - you caught him at a perfect moment. Love the title, too! #9282888Marilyn K. Lincecum March 09, 2011
Excellant shot...I had no idea they could outrun a human, don't think I would want him chasing me. :-) Wonderful comp, colors and clarity. #9282891Jeff Robinson March 10, 2011
Thank You Rona and Marilyn! Jeff #9283020Bill Houghton March 10, 2011
Jeff, this is great. I see the old 100-400 is still doing it's job. Have a great weekend, Bill #9284496Rudi Reiner March 10, 2011
Great capture, feels like you're right in front of it! #9284613Dayna Cain March 11, 2011
This is an amazing image of an awesome animal. EXCELLANT!!! #9285724Renata Gusciora March 12, 2011
Love it!Super capture,excellent detail and focus,Jeff!Awesome! #9287831Kay Beausoleil March 12, 2011
Your POV makes this image really exciting to see -- great work, JEff! #9287898Jeff Robinson March 13, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9288123Dean Campbell March 13, 2011
Awesome color and details Jeff! #9288934Wendy Stevenson March 13, 2011
I LOVE this - the details are amazing and those eyes!!! Awesome! #9289151Jeff Robinson March 13, 2011
Thank You Dean and Wendy!! Jeff #9289334Mary K. Robison March 22, 2011
FANTASTIC image, Jeff!Jeff Robinson March 22, 2011
Thank You Mary:-)!! Jeff #9309505Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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