14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sea lion carcass on the beach at sunset

Actually, I went to the beach to capture the sunset, but I found this huge dead sea lion and was attracted by it. It made me think how the life cycle works and how harsh the nature can be...etc.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: Waldport, Oregon, United States of America
Copyright: © Masako Metz