23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A grey seal waves her front flipper

This grey seal was captured on the beach during the pupping season. She had her front flipper in the air and posed beautifully to show off her claws.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Winterton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Copyright: © Louise Allen-Mirehouse