Northern Elephant Seals Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:53:11 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures several northern elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach. The focal point is a large adult seal in the foreground with its mouth open, displaying the characteristic pink interior, appearing to vocalize or yawn. Its weathered, molting skin shows the typical gray-brown coloration of the species. Around it, other seals rest on the sand, including what appears to be a darker-colored juvenile or pup. The shallow depth of field keeps the background seals and beach softly blurred, emphasizing the vocalizing seal in sharp detail.
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