Seal emerged from the sea to share a kiss with a canine

This is the tender moment when a seal emerged from the sea to share a kiss with a canine - on Valentine's Day.

The brief encounter was captured by mum-of-two Wendy Pike as she took a walk along Scarborough Beach, North Yorks, with daughter Trinity Hamlet, 15, and her Great Dane, Lula.

Artist Wendy, who lives in Scarborough, said: "I was lucky enough to have my phone in my hand and capture this awe inspiring moment.