It was in the province of Cebu that Ferdinand Magellan first set foot in Philippine soil back in 1521. Even before the Spaniards came, trade with the Chinese already flourished in the province.
by DanielN
A cuttlefish taken in Dumaguete, Philippines using Sony NEX-5 in Nauticam housing with Inon s2000 strobes.
Photocomp - Open
by DanielN
I was Lucky to find this Lizardfish feeding on a recent dive in Dumaguete, Philippines. By the time I got my camera ready to shoot the poor blenny was nearly gone. The look of desperation on its face suggests it knows the end is near! Photocomp May '11 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
The kids of Apo Island, Philippines are always happy to talk to the divers and find out what is below the surface.
Photocomp March '11 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
Just found two Yellow-barred Jawfish (Opistognathidae sp.) with eggs in Dauin, Philippines. Canon 7d, Nauticam housing, 100mm, +10 subsee diopter, 2x Inon z240.
Photocomp February '11 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
Two Green Turtles in the shallows of Apo Island, Philippines. Canon 7D, Nauticam housing, 2x Inon z240, Tokina 10-17mm.
Photocomp February '11 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
Apo Island, Philippines is just as beautiful below the surface as above. Canon 7D, Tokina 10-17mm, Nauticam housing, 2x Inon z240.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
A Green Sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeling right at home in the shallow waters of Apo Island, Philippines. Canon 7D, Tokina 10-17mm, Nauticam housing, 2x Inon z240.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
While I was diving in the shallow waters of Apo Island, Philippines a local kid called JenJen seemed to be very interested in my camera.
Photocomp January '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
Pescador Island in the Visayan region of the Philippines has been home to a huge school of Sardines for quite a while. Canon 7D, Tokina 10-17mm, Magic filter.
Photocomp December '10 - Open
by EsperanzaM
A juvenile Batfish at Daouin, Negros, Philippines. Sea&Sea DX-1G.
Photocomp December '10 - Open
by EsperanzaM
A Jellyfish at Daouin, Negros, Philippines. Olympus 700u.
Photocomp December '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
The aptly named Wunderpus photogenicus lit with a snoot. Dauin, Philippines. Canon 7D, snooted inon z240, 100mm, Nauticam housing.
Photocomp November '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
A soft coral crab reaching the top of its host coral, taken in Dauin, Philippines. Canon 7D in Nauticam housing, 2x Inon z240 strobes.
Photocomp November '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
A Peacock mantis shrimp ventured out of its hole. This kind of mantis is among the most colorful in the family. Philippines. Nikon D300.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
A commensal shrimp having a tasty snack provided by its host anemone. Philippines. Canon 7D.
Photocomp October '10 - Open