Vocal Sea Lions
by Shoal Hollingsworth
Title
Vocal Sea Lions
Artist
Shoal Hollingsworth
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Sea lions are sea mammals characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short, thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they comprise the family Otariidae, eared seals. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with the notable exception of the northern Atlantic Ocean. They have an average lifespan of 20–30 years. A male California sea lion weighs on average about 660 lbs and is about 8 ft long, while the female sea lion weighs 220 lbs and is 6 ft long. This image was shot in San Francisco California near Pier 39.
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July 11th, 2018
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Comments (21)
Adrienne Wilson
Oh to hear their conversation. Looks like a little one resting on a parent. Great shot.
Virginia Artho
How fun! Looks like mom and dad are shouting out for the kids! Fascinating captures of this community, Shoal! L
Geraldine Scull
wow lucky to get so close, I can't get closer than a couple of miles off the bay with mine ! l/f/t
Shoal Hollingsworth replied:
Thank you Geraldine, San Francisco has set up these docks just for the Sea Lions and on the pier, a really nice viewing area. It is pretty cool really
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow i really love this stunning capture Shoal!! not only the pose and action of the sea lions are amazing and expressive, i love seeing those little ones enjoying sunny nap in this family photo!! beyond appealing and adorable!! Sharing to Facebook!! L/F/FB
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful photograph of Sea Lions with great pose, timing, perspective, and composition, Shoal! F/L/Following!!
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