Comment from Envision
The eye direction towards the camera is great and the way the sun is highlighting his eye is very nice. I like the motion in the water and the view of peering through the grass.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017

Thanks so much Grace, appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, a wonderful job of getting this little lady in full focus.

Love her postion and that beautiful clear water that surrounds her.

Thanks for giving us notes on them as well. Good to know they are thriving in captivity :)

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Eileen really appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from nikman
Judging from your shot and especially from your notes they certainly seem to be thriving there! Your fine composition gives us a pretty good portrait view of her. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Nikman appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
'Very Cool',Mary!
I've always admired these large and dangerous creatures and I think your colorful capture of this long - lived and interesting specimen loks Great!
: )
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Sean, much appreciated :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 26-Mar-2017

You're much welcome,Mary!

Comment from liseworks
cute photo,,love the clearness of this water, love that she is looking at you with those nice eyes, love that roll on her neck,, very clear and nice presentation

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks so much really appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I like how you guys give beautiful sounding names to your pets and zoo animals!
For us here, our water buffaloes who help farmers a lot in preparing the rice fields for planting, seldom have names!
Superb up close & personal with fine facial features & smooth skin textures.
Dramatic interplay of lights and shades.
Very clear water.
Verdant blades accentuate nicely.
Sharply focused.
Compact framing.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Dick, yes we do have a habit of naming all our animals pets, zoo animals and some farm animals. :)

Comment from suzannethompson2
Beautiful capture, Mary, of this amazing Susie as she floats by in the crystal clear water. She almost looks as if she's smiling at you! There's definitely a glint in her eye. I like how the reeds frame the right side of the frame. Love all the patterns made where the sun catches the ripples in the water. Excellent lighting, focus and composition. Sorry no 6 left as this really deserves one. Suzanne

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks Suzanne, appreciate your positive feedback and "cyber 6". :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautiful picture of the Hippo Susie swimming in the crystal clear water bathed in dappled sunlight with a sparkle in her eye. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2017

Thanks so much Susan, really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary