hippo – Christian Sperka Photography

2026-06-26

Picture of the Day!

Topic: Hippo interaction on lake St.Lucia

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 400 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode

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2026-01-03

Picture of the Day!

Topic: A recently born Hippo baby staying very close to its mum

Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 800 | 1/20000sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode

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2025-10-21

Picture of the Day!

Topic: A Hippo Fight

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with EF lens f2.8/70-200mm | ISO 400 | 1/2000sec | f2.8 | ev+0 | 200mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode | Hand-held

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2022-10-01

Just having a look …

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2022-08-09

Baby Faces: Hippo

A little special picture series – BABY FACES 👶 – Today: Hippo

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2022-07-02

Hippos in the Garden

When we returned for dinner to my favorite guest house in St.Lucia (Serene Estate Boutique Guest House) two Hippos were grazing quietly in the garden beyond the pool.

I love Africa!

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2020-08-08

THE MORNING POST – RIVER HORSES

The German name for a Hippo is ‘Flusspferd’ which if translated literally mean river horse. But no matter what name they are given I think they are not ideal for riding.

And did you know that the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are aquatic mammals like whales and dolphins? 😊

Enjoy your Saturday!

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