Kalashri Krishna, In stillness, it watches—young, unseen, and full of wonder. (ANIMALS 2025)

Half-hidden in the coastal bush, a young seal pup peers out—sleepy, silent, and completely still. There’s no drama, only presence. In monochrome, every line and shadow tells a story: the softness of fur, the weight of half-closed eyes, the quiet defiance of survival. Vulnerable but unafraid, the pup rests on the edge of wildness and safety—a fleeting moment of calm in a world shaped by instinct.

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