A few nice images of animals images I found:
Alpha male Northern Elephant Seals engaging in a violent bloody battle
Image by mikebaird
In six images, two equally matched alpha male Northern Elephant Seals are depicted engaging in a violent bloody battle over a harem.
Northern Elephant Seal (M. angustirostris) scene at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal coves north of the public viewing areas, and south of the Piedras Blancas Lightstation, both of which are just north of San Simeon, CA, 29 Dec 2011.
One of 10 Photos in a related set.
Birthing was common, as were alpha male battles for dominance.
Photo © 2011 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, mike {at] mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com, Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, (some taken with Canon EF 1.4 and/or 2.0X II Extender Telephoto Accessory... see EXIF), with Circular Polarizer, and a too-small ball-head on too-small Gitzo tripod, RAW, IS on.
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keywords: 29Dec2011,elephant seal, Northern Elephant Seal,M. angustirostris, piedras blancas, san simeon, Mammal,blancas,san simeon,
Captions:
In three images, a massive Alpha Male Northern Elephant Seal basks in a creek near his harem.
Two newly born Northern Elephant Seal pups rest on the beach... amongst dozens of new-borns. Today was an active day for birthing.
In six images, two equally matched alpha male Northern Elephant Seals are depicted engaging in a violent bloody battle over a harem.
Alpha male Northern Elephant Seals engaging in a violent bloody battle
Image by mikebaird
In five images, two equally matched alpha male Northern Elephant Seals are depicted engaging in a violent bloody battle over a harem.
Northern Elephant Seal (M. angustirostris) scene at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal coves north of the public viewing areas, and south of the Piedras Blancas Lightstation, both of which are just north of San Simeon, CA, 29 Dec 2011.
One of 10 Photos in a related set.
Birthing was common, as were alpha male battles for dominance.
Photo © 2011 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, mike {at] mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com, Canon EOS 5D Mark II 21.1MP Full Frame CMOS Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, (some taken with Canon EF 1.4 and/or 2.0X II Extender Telephoto Accessory... see EXIF), with Circular Polarizer, and a too-small ball-head on too-small Gitzo tripod, RAW, IS on.
To use this photo, see access, attribution, and commenting recommendations at www.flickr.com/people/mikebaird/#credit - Please add comments/notes/tags to add to or correct information, identification, etc. Please, no comments or invites with badges, unrelated images, flashing icons, links to your photos, multiple invites, or invites with award levels and/or award/post rules. Critique is always welcomed.
keywords: 29Dec2011,elephant seal, Northern Elephant Seal,M. angustirostris, piedras blancas, san simeon, Mammal,blancas,san simeon,
Captions:
In three images, a massive Alpha Male Northern Elephant Seal basks in a creek near his harem.
Two newly born Northern Elephant Seal pups rest on the beach... amongst dozens of new-borns. Today was an active day for birthing.
In six images, two equally matched alpha male Northern Elephant Seals are depicted engaging in a violent bloody battle over a harem.
