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Holy Hippo!

© Angie Sidles

Holy Hippo!

Uploaded: September 04, 2009

Description

This is my son at the St. Louis Zoo. He was screaming with excitment when this big guy swam up to say hello. :)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 27.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Anne M. Young level-classic September 04, 2009

Super composition - the Hippo looks outside the glass! #1176607

Angie Sidles level-classic September 04, 2009

Thanks Anne!! :) #7916553

anonymous September 04, 2009

Great capture. #7916564

Angie Sidles level-classic September 04, 2009

Thank You Sheryl! :) #7916565

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 11, 2009

Outstanding capture Angie! Jeff #7934305

Selena C. Metts September 11, 2009

wow! great shot! #7936027

Joao Martinho October 15, 2009

WOW Angie, this is a very creative and emotional photo!!! Congratulations. Hope to see it added to your golden awards. #8040652

Jodi M. Walsh October 22, 2009

congratulations Angie! Cameron is just too cute! #8060023

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 22, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8060835

Joao Martinho October 22, 2009

Congratulations on this great finalist, Angie! Good luck for the next round! #8062201

Christian Rosito October 23, 2009

Congratulations Angie! Great finalist! #8066807

Anne M. Young level-classic October 24, 2009

Congratulations what a super finalist! #8067725

Karol Grace level-classic October 26, 2009

Holy Hippo! Great shot! Congratulations. #8074481

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 26, 2009

congrats on your gorgeous winner!!! #8075113

Christian Rosito October 26, 2009

Congratulations on this fabulous winner Angie!!! #8075136

Daniella Puente October 26, 2009

CONGRATS on your winner Angie :))) #8075268

Joao Martinho October 26, 2009

Glad to see this great image covered in gold! #8075362

Susan Fox October 26, 2009

Congratulations on your win Angie! #8075447

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 26, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place Winner! 8o) #8075807

Chris Ebben October 26, 2009

What a wonderful picture you have to keep of your son. Great work & congratulations on your winner=^..^= #8076019

Flavio Carnevale level-classic October 26, 2009

I really love it! Congrats on this well deserved winner! #8076037

Sarah Springer October 26, 2009

What an awesome moment to capture! A very big congratulations, Angie!!! #8076160

Angie Sidles level-classic October 26, 2009

Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate all the kind words!! :) #8076261

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar October 26, 2009

this one's beautiful..huge congrats, my friend. :) #8076430

Colleen Farrell October 26, 2009

So cute!! Big congrats on your well-deserved win, Angie! #8076618

Naufal MQ October 26, 2009

Lovely expression by the kid. Congrats on ur win. #8077269

Katarina Mansson October 27, 2009

Congratulations on your fun and outstanding winner Angie! #8078169

Graham Robards October 27, 2009

Holy Moly, great job! Congratulations #8078520

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 01, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful Winner image, Angie!!!

UB. #8094995

Laura E. OConnor August 20, 2010

This is terrific! Love his expression, and the hippo looks like he's smiling! LOL! Wonderful capture! CONGRATS! #8850959

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