Elephant Seal Pup Resting Among Adults at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:15 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a dark-colored elephant seal pup resting in a sandy depression, surrounded by larger adult seals. The pup's distinctive round, plump body and smooth skin indicate it's still relatively young. The sandy beach environment and natural lighting create a documentary-style scene of the elephant seal colony during their breeding season. The shallow depth of field draws focus to the pup in the center while adult seals frame the composition on either side.
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