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Eight soft pictures of seals
29 September 2026 · Picture Desk
Here are eight soft pictures of seals. Round little faces, and no need to be anywhere else. The pictures are from public collections, not a news report.
Seal Pup Kisses. A round face, and nowhere they need to be. — U.S. Geological Survey, public domainBaby Harbor Seal. They look as if the rock is comfortable enough. — jurvetson, CC BYHarbor Seal, Goat Rock Beach (2 of 2). A soft look, and the sea can wait. — Tony Fischer Photography, CC BYMy Favorite Seal Pod , Nap City in LaJolla, California. They seem to have settled the afternoon already. — moonjazz, CC BY-SAYaquina Head Lighthouse, Outstanding Natural Area anemone. A pup-shaped pause, which is a good kind. — BLM Oregon & Washington, CC BYSeal Pup. They look settled, and the weather can mind itself. — Misserion, CC BYBig Love. Nothing urgent in that face. — jurvetson, CC BYKissy Face White Puppy Dog Love, Kahuna Luna covered in Lipstick Kisses for Valentine's Day & 1st Birthday. A quiet heap of calm. — Beverly & Pack, CC BY
That is all of them. A soft pause, and then the day again.
