Elephant Seal Pup, Central California Coast

 

A newborn northern elephant seal gets to know its mother. Photographed along the central California coast during birthing season. This entire stretch of secluded beach serves as a protective nursery for the seals. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 25mm) ISO 1600, f/8 at 1/250th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units.