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Adorable Harbor Seal Gets Some Sun In Dana Point: Photo Of The Day

This sweet photograph of a harbor seal in Dana Point was taken by a photographer this week.

This photo was snapped by Laura Lopez while traveling about a Dana Wharf Whale Watching vessel. (Laura Lopez, Dana Wharf Photo)

DANA POINT, CA — In Dana Point, sometimes all you need to do to get a glimpse of the wildlife is get out on the water.

The photo was snapped by Laura Lopez while traveling about a Dana Wharf Whale Watching vessel.

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Lopez told Patch that the harbor seal escorted the boat on its way back to the dock, showing off its fins for a leisurely swim.

Thank you for sharing your photo with Patch, Laura!

If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny, or something unusual you happen to catch with your camera, we'd love to feature it on Patch.

We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty and fun that is Orange County, and that show off your unique talents. Photos should be horizontally shot, high quality — and no selfies, please.

Email photo submissions to miranda.ceja@patch.com.

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