Elephant Seal Pup Resting on Drakes Beach Sand
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:53:40 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
A young elephant seal pup rests on gray-brown sand at Drakes Beach, propped up on its front flippers in an endearing pose. The pup's dark, mottled skin shows the characteristic molting pattern of juvenile elephant seals. Its large, expressive eyes gaze directly at the camera while prominent whiskers frame its face. The soft, diffused lighting and shallow depth of field create an intimate portrait, with the sandy beach stretching into a blurred background where other seals can be faintly seen.
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