Sometimes the wildlife is as curious about me as I am about it. This baby southern elephant seal pressed its nose right up against my lens before resuming its morning nap. We made our acquaintance on Sea Lion Island in the Falkland Islands. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 400, f/4.5 at 1/500th of a second
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Sometimes the wildlife is as curious about me as I am about it. This baby southern elephant seal pressed its nose right up against my lens before resuming its morning nap. We made our acquaintance on Sea Lion Island in the Falkland Islands.
What a memory this image must bring back to you, Sean. That pup is a real
doll!
Yeah, nothing like being the only human on a beach filled with nothing but seals, penguins and sand.
Love it!
—– Is nose latin or brit
—– On windswept southern beaches
—– Whiskers must inquire .
Very sweet. Cool nostrils!
Love the squishy face and details from the light!
Bug eyed baby.
Adorbs! This picture just makes me smile.
great pic. oh what great pic. bug eye baby..