Juvenile southern elephant seals transform from a small pup into a hefty, blubber-rich youngster in a matter of months. After weaning, juveniles spend time onshore learning the rhythms of haul-out life before venturing into the open ocean. Despite their awkward, wrinkled appearance on land, they are already exceptional divers, built for a life spent far beneath the waves. I met this one on Sea Lion Island in the Falklands. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/320th of a second.
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Juvenile southern elephant seals transform from a small pup into a hefty, blubber-rich youngster in a matter of months. After weaning, juveniles spend time onshore learning the rhythms of haul-out life before venturing into the open ocean. Despite their awkward, wrinkled appearance on land, they are already exceptional divers, built for a life spent far beneath the waves. I met this one on Sea Lion Island in the Falklands. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/320th of a second.
I happen to think this guy is quite handsome!
Me too Mo.