Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:28 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
A group of elephant seals rests on a sandy beach, their massive bodies sprawled across the shore. The seals display characteristic molted patches with lighter and darker coloring. One seal in the center appears to be lifting its head, showing its distinctive nose. In the background, numerous seagulls dot the beach and shoreline. The bright, overexposed lighting creates a washed-out quality to the sand and sky, suggesting midday conditions at this coastal rookery.
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