Hippo Yawn
Monochrome Wildlife Moment - Uganda 2012
Hippo Yawn Monochrome Wildlife Moment - Uganda 2012
A powerful black and white wildlife photograph by Teus Renes, taken on July 6, 2012, in Uganda. The image captures a hippopotamus partially submerged in water, caught mid-yawn or during a threat display with its enormous mouth wide open, revealing impressive teeth. The monochrome tones highlight the texture of the hippo's skin and the drama of the moment.
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