A Happy Harbor Seal

A Pacific Harbor Seal basking in the late afternoon in banana pose. The "banana pose" refers to a specific resting position where harbor seals arch their body, lifting their head and rear flippers off the ground. The seal in the image is actually resting over a rock just below the water in a quiet part of the harbor. This pose is often observed when seals are relaxed and undisturbed, but it also serves a practical purpose for thermoregulation. 

Nikon. 300mm

contrast, shadow/highlight Photoshop. Franzis. Affinity