Wild Mammals In or Around Water

Stunning photo of this humpback in what seems like the whale is doing a back flip. The photo is packed with dynamism which has been excellently captured by the photographer. The barnacles attracted my attention and adds some colour to the photo.

Congratulations on 2nd

The photographer has done an excellent job in making an ugly looking animal look good. The low level angle, the curiosity of the Hyena, and her stare towards the hide make this an amazing photo. The photograph is well composed with the hyena towards the left side of the photo

Congratulations on 8th

What a lovely photo of this gentle giant ruffling up the seabed. I could not help but noticing the fish around the gentle giant's face and the shark on its back. I do not understand the behaviour of these fish but I am guessing they feel safe around the dugong. The photo is tack sharp and the monochrome conversion works well

Congratulations on 3rd

The water droplets and the underside of the Lion's mouth form an arc. The rim lighting and the water droplets stand out. The photographer has done well in creating this silhouette and not overexposing the highlights.

Congratulations on 10th

I love the dynamism of this photo with the wildebeest charging through the water, the dust flying and the rays of the sun piercing through. The hungry crocs are nowhere to be seen. The photographer has done a great job by increasing the aperture and getting a sharp photo

Congratulations on 9th

Wow.....6 Lions drinking together. It's always good to have an experienced guide who understands animal behaviour and enables you to get some great photos. The photographer has captured the perfect moment with all 6 tongues at work.

Congratulations on 5th

This is a stunning photo of these 2 Hippos exchanging a tender moment. Looks like its Mama with her calf. The calf seems to be reaching out to Mama with her mouth semi open. It appears as if the calf is smiling. The photo is tack sharp with each strand of hair clearly visible

Congratulations on 4th

The photographer's patience of waiting in a bear hide has definitely paid off. This brown bear is staring directly at the camera with the excess water flowing from his mouth like a tap. The photo is tack sharp and well composed. The low level angle works well

Congratulations on 6th

The semi circle or arch created by the Orca with it's tail in the water makes this photo. The photographer has done an excellent job in capturing the perfect moment. The B&W conversion works well and the photo is well composed.

Congratulations on 7th

I love the intense look on the faces of the 4 bears. I wonder which one of them got lucky or did the salmon get lucky. The photographer has done an excellent job by freezing motion using a high shutter speed and a higher aperture to make sure all 4 bears and the salmon are sharp

Congratulations on the Win