The Fat Family by Hermanus

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Ade_Osman 14 4.5k 36

3 Jul 2013 5:21AM

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I see you've met my Mother in Law then Tongue

S_Psharma 4 1

3 Jul 2013 5:28AM

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Both images are excellent

Potra 4

3 Jul 2013 5:34AM

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These are adorable creatures! I am glad there are signs on the roads to protect them from distracted drivers! I had never seen one sleeping...They are totally cute!
M

Diggeo 4 13

3 Jul 2013 5:52AM

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A magnificent portrait V1 Herman. Good shots!

HarrietH Plus

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3 Jul 2013 5:59AM

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You caught them at siesta time. Great shots. Grin

Ade

Harriet

Mrsbass 4 2 1

3 Jul 2013 6:00AM

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Two great shots Herman, they look so endearing yet I know they are very dangerous animals. Brilliant - made me smile a mile wide this morning!

RonnieAG Plus

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3 Jul 2013 6:06AM

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I agree with Mrsbass's comments, Herman: but totally at rest here and not offering anything in the way of a challenge, other than to capture them in fine detail and tones, as you have done.
Ronnie.

CarolG Plus

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3 Jul 2013 6:11AM

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Two wonderful images, Herman, I adore hippos and the family group in V.2 is just adorable

Carol

ColleenA Plus

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3 Jul 2013 6:30AM

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Morning Herman, sorry to hear today is the last day in paradise...days fly by when you are having fun....2 great images of the hippo...did you know they get a form of skin cancer from the sun. Big pink blotches appear on their skin. I know the feeling of having so many photos so little space...why do you think it took me 20 days to share my wildlife and i still have hundreds...are we not so blessed to have all this in Africa. Enjoy your last day Grin

WesternRed Plus

3 Jul 2013 6:44AM

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Two great captures but I am very impressed by the light on V1 with great cropping.
It creates a wonderful effect on this wonderful creature.
Well done Herman. WesternRed.

Last modified by WesternRed on 3 Jul 2013 6:46AM

cats_123 Plus

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3 Jul 2013 6:52AM

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Holiday over so soon? I was looking for a long run here..

they look so cute!!!!! Wink

Quote:I see you've met my Mother in Law then Tongue

kathrynlouise 5 423 1

3 Jul 2013 6:53AM

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Wonderful images Herman. Have to go with V1. Beautiful and quite cute Grin

kathryn

andylea 8 37 1

3 Jul 2013 6:54AM

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two brilliant detailed captures herman super detail and tones v1 just nicks it for me today a stunner nice one Wink

andy

ali63 Plus

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3 Jul 2013 7:02AM

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Superb images Herman,

Ali

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3 Jul 2013 7:04AM

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Two wonderful shots, but V1 of the sleeping giant is my favourite..

Caziwinkles 4 3 1

3 Jul 2013 7:05AM

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Fantastic images Herman - love them both but V1 so endearing - a stunner!

Carol

netta1234 5 382 2

3 Jul 2013 7:18AM

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Two excellent images ,Have a great day

Netta

pks 13 2

3 Jul 2013 7:23AM

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great happy hippo shots well taken

peter

widtink 5 406 2

3 Jul 2013 7:33AM

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Quote:I see you've met my Mother in Law then Tongue

Reggie Perrin moment Ade

They look like a very happy family

Rod

fentiger 16 916 23

3 Jul 2013 7:37AM

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These are great ~ first smile of the morning

Albert

tonyguitar 5 58 35

3 Jul 2013 7:41AM

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Sleeping or otherwise, you have presented this dozer with the power they naturally have. Makes for a profound image. Super!! TG

barbarahirst Plus

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3 Jul 2013 7:45AM

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Those ears.....whoah!!

Jasper87 Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:06AM

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A strong crop and excellent lighting in v1, Herman, a smile and a great photo.

Dave

footloose 6 1

3 Jul 2013 8:09AM

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Excellent images!!!!!
Dennis

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3 Jul 2013 8:12AM

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Excellent Herman, really like V2,
Fred.

chrissie3 9

3 Jul 2013 8:22AM

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Wonderful - I love the family shot, so relaxed! Wish I could be like that - relaxed not fat!!!

RLF Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:23AM

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Wonderful images. I love v2...they all seem as happy as Larry Grin

Ray12 Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:25AM

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Really great shots H, looking at them you would not think that they are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa, does their name mean "River Horse"?.

Nikonuser1 Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:40AM

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2 super images of the Hippo's Herman, think V1 just takes it for me

Cliff

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3 Jul 2013 8:45AM

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Such contentment - enjoy what is left of your vac Herman.
Joan.

anglingandyq 4 1

3 Jul 2013 8:46AM

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Fantastic images lmages Herman

nonur Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:47AM

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Super wildlife images, Herman. Well done!

rayme330 5 17 1

3 Jul 2013 9:01AM

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Two excellent shots of these wonderful animals, Herman.

Ray

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3 Jul 2013 9:42AM

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I thought v1 was my mother-in-law at first. Grin

Two great captures

morpheus1955 10 3 2

3 Jul 2013 9:56AM

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Two superb images Herman, excellent detail and tones, so well captured, like them both a lot

Hugh

Growmore Plus

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3 Jul 2013 10:04AM

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Great captures Herman i love mother-in-law jokes! Grin

Gary

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3 Jul 2013 12:06PM

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Two superb images, Herman!!

Richard

Joline Plus

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3 Jul 2013 12:16PM

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How fortunate you are to see these amazing creatures in the wild. Stories I have read of them attacking boats in the river....they must be very frightening when they are charging.

mikbee 10 3 8

3 Jul 2013 12:59PM

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Good shots Herman.
Although it is not the prettiest faces I have seen !!
Mick.

CaroleS Plus

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3 Jul 2013 1:38PM

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Sleepy bliss!

Lillian Plus

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3 Jul 2013 1:48PM

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How wonderful just to witness Herman
and such a great two images
Lillian

GBauer Plus

3 Jul 2013 2:33PM

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Impresionante..

taggart Plus

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3 Jul 2013 3:27PM

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Amazing images of these "FAT" creatures-- They do look happy in their mud hole!

Daisymaye Plus

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3 Jul 2013 3:29PM

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Fat and happy. Just enjoying life and taking it easy. Both great shots Herman.........Sandy

capto Plus

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3 Jul 2013 4:05PM

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Love them. V1 does so remind me of someone that I know. Wink

ivor

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3 Jul 2013 5:05PM

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this reminds me of someone

bryan

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3 Jul 2013 5:11PM

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Super ralaxing Hippo images, Herman
Regards Brian

thedon1941 4

3 Jul 2013 5:43PM

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It's a hard life, isn't it Herman. Don

Mike_Smith Plus

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3 Jul 2013 5:53PM

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Two cracking shots Herman, i have only seen these in a zoo, but yours will be in the wild

JuBarney Plus

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3 Jul 2013 8:02PM

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Splendid shots and its V1 for me, but you look awfully close! Take care.
Ju

ValeryAst 5

3 Jul 2013 8:13PM

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When the bear had seen a rhino for the first time, he looked at him and then said sadly - what a happy buddy! I would love to take a sip of honey with help of such suitcase! Grin

Excellent work, Herman!

Regards Valery