Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Sand
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:30 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures a group of elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach, their large bodies sprawled across the pale sand. The seals display varying sizes, from massive adults to smaller individuals, with their characteristic wrinkled skin and robust forms clearly visible. Several birds can be seen scattered in the background on the beach, while the seals rest in close proximity to one another. The lighting appears bright and natural, creating a high-key exposure that emphasizes the texture of both the sand and the seals' skin. The scene conveys the natural behavior of these marine mammals during their time ashore.
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