Elephant Seal Mother and Black Pup at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:50:57 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate moment between a large, pale-colored elephant seal and her much smaller black pup resting on a sandy beach. The mother seal is positioned on the right, her massive body contrasting with the dark-colored pup lying to her left. The bright, overexposed lighting creates a dreamy, washed-out quality to the scene. In the background, a seagull stands on the beach, with additional birds visible in the blurred distance. Small rocks and pebbles are scattered across the sand, and the ocean horizon is barely visible through the bright haze.
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