16:9 DunedinNZ, Sea Lion Yawning.MOV

In this close-up shot captured during the golden hour, two sea lions are seen on a beach. The primary focus is on a sea lion in the foreground, shown in profile against a soft, blurred background. As the video begins, the sea lion tilts its head back and opens its mouth in a wide yawn or bellow. The low-angled sunlight creates a beautiful rim-lighting effect, making its long whiskers and the mist from its warm breath glow against the darker backdrop. A second sea lion is visible in the soft-focus background, also with its mouth partially open. The foreground sea lion keeps its mouth agape for several seconds, exhaling a visible cloud of steam, before slowly closing it and lowering its head as the clip ends.