Elephant Seal Family Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:27:40 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a intimate family group of elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach. The group includes several large adult seals with their characteristic bulbous noses and darker-colored pups nestled between them. In the background, numerous seagulls stand in the shallow surf, creating a peaceful coastal scene. The lighting suggests daytime with overcast conditions, creating soft, diffused natural light across the beach. The composition effectively shows the scale difference between adults and pups, highlighting the nurturing behavior of these marine mammals during pupping season.
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