A pod of hippos basking at the edge of the Mara River, their backs glistening in warm copper sunset light with a herd of wildebeest crossing in the distance

Hippos at Sunset

Hippos are responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than almost any other large animal — yet at sunset they look utterly at peace with the world.

Mara River, KenyaJuly 22, 2024

Camera Details

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO: 640

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