Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach at Dusk
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:53:59 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This coastal landscape captures a large group of elephant seals resting on a sandy beach during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening. The seals are scattered across the foreground, some near driftwood and coastal vegetation, while others lie closer to the water's edge where small shorebirds gather. The ocean stretches to the horizon under a partly cloudy sky with soft blue and gray tones. A distant headland is visible on the right side of the frame, and gentle waves create white foam as they meet the shore. The scene conveys the peaceful coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat during pupping season.
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