Young Elephant Seal Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:38:07 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
A young elephant seal lies on wet sand at the beach, its mouth open in what appears to be a vocalization or yawn. The seal's smooth, gray-brown skin shows natural wear and dirt from beach life. The sandy beach stretches into a blurred background, creating depth in the composition. The animal's distinctive features - round eye, blunt snout, and robust body - are clearly visible in this close-up wildlife portrait captured during what appears to be the pupping season.
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