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15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sleeping Monk Seal

The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered species found primarily amongst the Hawaiian Islands. I was extremely lucky to find this seal peacefully sleeping on a beach. I was able to observe him from a distance for more than a hour while he slept away.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2016
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Eric Fisher