JimD

Hippo

Hippo

Algal bloom decorates this hippo, Kruger Park, South Africa. I love some of the detail in this shot: the crocs in the fore- and background, the blacksmith plove...
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Algal bloom decorates this hippo, Kruger Park, South Africa. I love some of the detail in this shot: the crocs in the fore- and background, the blacksmith plover at left, and can you spot the oxpecker?
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SONY SLT-A65V

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settings

Aperture 80/10 ISO 500 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 4000/10

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upload_date

Nov, 2016

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70

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+3

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Top Choice

+14

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+11

Outstanding Creativity

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

+1

Peer Award

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