Rhinos and Hippos

Taken 4-Aug-12

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Keywords:“Maasai Mara”, Africa, Hippo, mating, nature, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, wildlife

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Dimensions4205 x 2803

Original file size5.89 MB

Image typeJPEG

Color spacesRGB

Date taken4-Aug-12 16:22

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeCanon

Camera modelCanon EOS 60D

Focal length120 mm

Max lens aperturef/4.4

Exposure1/50 at f/8

FlashNot fired, compulsory mode

Exposure bias-1/3 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 500

Metering modeSpot

Male Hippo Has Submerged Female while Mating in a River Pool in the Serengeti

A male hippo submerges the female while mating in this fetid pool in the Mara. Another suitor is approaching--not happy with the young bull.