Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) & Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)

I just loved the antics of these two. The light was overcast and I have many with the "grey" BG. :(

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AlexandraPhotos says:

What a great shot. Just wonderful
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kath & theo says:

beautiful!
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NatuurfotoRien says:

Wow!Very nice shot!Fav!On rare occasions you can see them in Holland sitting on a cow or sheep!
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Timmy Toucan says:

Magnificent.
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Wild Images says:

HIGH on my wishlist, love it!
Callie
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marvels of nature says:

Awesome!
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Tall Bob says:

Wow, what a fantastic capture! Great work!
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Ananda Debnath says:

Absolutely superb moment!
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Morbit Photography 2008 says:

that's one awesome shot :)
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