Kaikoura seal colony, Eastern coast of the South Island, NZ .
Hundreds of seals here at times. This little pup was among the smallest - only a month or so old.
The mommas leave their young for hours at a time, while they fish in the ocean for food.
Viewing and photos are only possible from a rocky shore well above the seals.
When we looked down below us, this little seal pup with the plaintive eyes looked up at us.
It’s damp enough on the South Island that many rocks are trees are covered with wonderful mosses and lichens - paradise!
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Sony A1
200-600 @ 264 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.2 (Windows)
Date Taken: 2025-03-27 13:51:59
Exposure Time: 1/500 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 12800 ( a dark day)
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV