(highly detailed, hyper realistic) An extreme close-up of a massive hippopotamus with piercing crimson-red glowing eyes, the sole focal point. The beast's gaze dominates the frame, partially obscured by two strands of tall, dry grass. Thick, battle-worn hide covered in deep creases and scars, showcasing years of survival. Its enormous, broad mouth is slightly open, revealing rows of ivory tusks, their sharpness accentuated by the play of light across their smooth surfaces. A powerful, unmoving stance exuding primal dominance. Mud and water cling to its skin, subtly illuminated by golden light filtering through the riverbank’s tangled vegetation. Shifting shadows from distant trees create spectral highlights flickering along its massive, powerful face. An interplay of light and shadow amplifying its raw presence, evoking a relic of an untamed past—watching, unyielding, ancient.