Elephant Seal Resting on Drakes Beach Shore
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:56:10 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a large elephant seal hauled out on a pebble-strewn beach. The animal's thick, wrinkled skin shows the characteristic folds around its neck and shoulders, with visible scarring and molting patterns across its body. The seal appears to be resting peacefully on the wet sand, surrounded by small rocks and shells. The overcast sky creates diffused lighting that emphasizes the texture of the animal's skin. A small bird can be seen in the background, providing scale to the massive marine mammal.
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