Lazy bones - wake me for dinner by goodoleboy
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Captured 3/13/10, at the Los Angeles Zoo, in Los Angeles, California.
A ZOOM would be most to your liking.
These were real long distance shots of the sleeping hippopotamus, and I had to postwork the pics to death since the big guy was not only lying in the farthest reaches of its enclosure, apparently in no mood to entertain the gawkers and photo buffs, but was also bathed in high contrast light and shadow.
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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) or hippo, from the ancient Greek for "river horse," is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa, and one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae (the other is the Pygmy Hippopotamus). The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal (after the elephant and the white rhinoceros) and the heaviest extant artiodactyl, despite being considerably shorter than the giraffe.
The hippopotamus is semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers and lakes where territorial bulls preside over a stretch of river and groups of 5 to 30 females and young. During the day they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grass. While hippopotamuses rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land.
Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
So long, thankx for stopping by, and for any and all complimentary comments and favs.
Comments (15)
willpee
Great captures !!!
Meisiekind
LOL... what a cutie! I love hippos and your images are gorgeous Harry! Did you know that apart from mosquitos, Hippos are responsible for the most wild animal inflicted deaths in Africa every year! They are vicious critters!
jocko500
these shots is wonderful. cool lighting you got on it too
MrsRatbag
You did well bringing out the detail on this lazy behemoth; great shots!
babuci
This is another great work Harry. Actually I do like the shadow on its body. Got any cheetah...LOL. just joke.
bmac62
I like this Harry. This is a picture of a guy who has had too much ice cream at the party:) Three good poses. If you and I were that size we'd spend most of our time sleeping too!
watapki66
He's looking a little lazy... wonderful images!
beachzz
he just looks so peaceful!! but i know he has a bad side as well!!
Hendesse
Fantastic shots and perfect title. Superb details and light.
Rainastorm
Well he looks quite comfy and loving that sun beating down on him...excellent shot...we always see these guys standing, rarely laying...so very cool capture:-)
tennesseecowgirl
I hope it was a very big dinner.. super shot of this impressive animal. I've been to the LA Zoo many times but its been years so great to see it again. Now lets let this guy get back to snoozing. :)
Biffowitz
Boy, he's got a face only a mother could love huh! Great captures & collage!
danapommet
There are some nasty scars on his hide. Great collage my friend. Super PW! Dana
mermaid
Oh this is precious, Harry, three superbe shots!
debbielove
This is SO cool and I almost missed it/him/her! Love Hippos.. Great lumbering things that can really run when they need to.. Excellent shooting Harry... Rob