Newborn Elephant Seal Pup.

Nikon D1h, 300mm f/2.8 AF-S, TC-14e, Matrix Metering, 1/160, f/5.0, ISO 200, -1.0EV, RAW Format, Auto WB, Auto Tone, Gitzo 410, Wimberly Sidekick.

This little guy was cute as a button. The most demanding function in his life seemed to be the pursuit of food from his mother, and the task of avoiding from being smushed by an passing male. His mother was quite vocal about announcing to any others that had entered her comfort zone or approached her baby. Gulls seemed to be excluded from this practice and where allowed to practically peck at him while he napped.