Some of my early morning, Pacific friends near Fernwood Pier on the north end of Saltspring Island. The seals were curious; the Buffleheads more reserved. (more on Buffleheads at Wikipedia)
Pre-dawn at Fernwood was one of my favourites on Saltspring. See a few more photos at/near Fernwood Pier.
Technical: Canon EOS-1DX , ISO800, 1/1000sec, 420mm, 2.8L lens at f/5.6, exposure compensation +0.7 stops, handheld