Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach with Gulls
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:29:01 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures two large elephant seals lying on a sandy beach in the foreground, their smooth dark gray bodies contrasting against the pale sand. In the background, numerous white seagulls stand scattered along the shoreline and shallow water. The image conveys a peaceful coexistence of marine mammals and coastal birds in their natural habitat. The soft, overcast lighting creates a gentle, muted atmosphere typical of California's foggy coastal conditions.
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