Posted by Ina (Krugersdorp, South Africa) on 30 March 2008 in Animal & Insect.
It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for something you are not. ~Andre Gide~
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Wonderful image. I love the flying water! I understand they are also very dangerous!
30 Mar 2008 12:21am
pretty looking hippo!
30 Mar 2008 3:09am
Yes, I hear they are dangerous too! Nice shot!
30 Mar 2008 3:38am
@Craig: I believe so! I'll keep my distance :)
I love hippos. They are such strong and sturdy animals. André Gide's words are very apt, I think.
30 Mar 2008 4:50am
Right on quote and magnifique photo ;) splish splash i was taking a bath...sorry I don't know where that came from lol
30 Mar 2008 6:27am
@Lorraine: :) Nice song!
He really seems to appreciate !! I love the André Gide's words here !
30 Mar 2008 8:20am
love the water, excellent image
30 Mar 2008 8:53am
aww! cute hippo! i really like the water spray
30 Mar 2008 9:11am
@timothy sullivan: Thanks Timothy!
Nice shot :)
30 Mar 2008 12:45pm
fearsome beast.... all inside water though!!! Nice shot.
30 Mar 2008 2:16pm
Marvelous shot, The spray is just great
30 Mar 2008 2:39pm
Wonderful capture Ina. I can imagine the ear spinning!
30 Mar 2008 2:55pm
That’s a cute moment you caught there with the hippo . . not the usual kinda shot!
For Lorraine :
Splish Splash, I was takin' a bath / Long about a Saturday night, yeah / Rub-a-dub, just relaxin' in the tub / Thinkin' everything was alright
(Bobby Darin, 1958)
30 Mar 2008 3:14pm
The water spray makes it stand out from the usual hippo shots. For another hippo shot have a look here...
30 Mar 2008 3:33pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thanks Wolfgang! Checking the link out now...
Those words are very eloquent. Love the capture, Ina!!
30 Mar 2008 5:03pm
Yes, Nice words indeed. Nice catch of the hippo. Great timing on the splash.
30 Mar 2008 8:07pm
Wonderful shot and I love the quote. One of my favourite authors.
30 Mar 2008 11:20pm
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