Nothing makes me feel more like I'm part of a National Geographic documentary than taking a trip to Año Nuevo State Reserve during the winter mating season of the northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris).
BeachmasterKing of Loser's BeachElephant seal standoffAggressive DisplayStart of the chaseOut of the wavesEye contactBull seal displays in the rainEver watchfulBig noseBull with reflectionElephant seal silhouetteGlancing BackwardNorthern elephant sealElephant seal display at sunsetEnjoying the SunsetBig mouthResting giantNorthern elephant seal at sunsetDisplaying male elephant seal