Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by noraneko:
Love how the hippo is peeking up at you. I think what may hurt you on this shot is the number of conflicting patterns (rock, hippo hide, water) that all pull in different directions. I also think there is too much contrast between the rock and the hippo, but not enough on the hippo himself (would like to see more detail in his hide). Still an interesting shot and right place at right time.

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by Skip:
nice subject, but the processing seems overly muted

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by Brad:
Odd critters aren't they?
This could have really been much more effective had the eye and area around it not been so deep in the shadows. Not a difficult fix in Photoshop using levels in a new layer via copy, then soft brush erasing back the areas that didn't need to be brightened up.
Jst a thought.

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by sherpet:
Nice one here...

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by bs-photos:
A little dark IMO, like the idea though

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by 99Percent:
Contrast just not quite right. Lacks interest. Color might have worked better.

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by karmat:
I think bw works well here.

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by LtHousLady:
More eye detail would give this image some umph.

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by goc:
funny, great animal ... nice processing and framing

Peek-a-boo hippo
by Tikicharm

Comment by muckpond:
good composition but too dark.