Elephant Seal Calling Out at Drakes Beach Colony
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:53 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This striking wildlife photograph captures an adult elephant seal with its mouth wide open in a vocalization, likely a territorial or communicative call. The seal's distinctive features, including its thick neck and mottled gray skin, are prominently displayed. In the foreground, another elephant seal rests peacefully on the sandy beach, showing the contrast between active and passive behavior in the colony. The shallow depth of field creates an effective focus on the calling seal while the beach environment fades softly into the background. The image was taken during pupping season at Drakes Beach, a well-known elephant seal rookery.
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