Elephant Seals Resting on Sandy Beach at Drakes
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:44:35 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures several northern elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach, with the closest seal in sharp focus in the foreground. The seal appears to be resting or sleeping, its distinctive bulbous nose visible, covered in sand from the beach. Multiple other seals are visible in soft focus in the background, creating depth in the composition. The setting shows a natural coastal environment with sandy terrain and water visible in the distance under overcast skies, typical of the California coast.
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