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 SteveDeNeef
A whip coral goby on its host coral, Philippines. Canon 7D.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
The resident ball of Jacks at Balicasag Island, Philippines. Nikon D300.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
by SteveDeNeef
On a dive at Apo Island, Philippines, I came across a green sea turtle cleaning its shell. When I approached it took of to the surface to catch a breath and to my delight there was another turtle in the background. I framed the shot so they would both appear in the same frame. Canon 7D.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
by oko
Photo of a dragonet was taken at Punta West in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines a beautiful place for muck diving.
Photocomp September '10 - Open
by PacificKlaus
Sea Star Surface. I am fascinated by the body surface patterns on echinoderms. Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. January 2010. Equipment used: Canon 5D II, Hugyfot housing, 2x Inon Z-240 strobes
Photocomp August '10 - Open
by PacificKlaus
Nudibranch, Chromodoris magnifica. What might seem a small pebble to you and me if a huge obstacle for a small nudibranch. Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines January 2010. Equippment used:Canon 5D II, Hugyfot housing, 2x Inon Z-240 strobes.
Photocomp August '10 - Open
by PacificKlaus
Frogfish, Antennarius sp. The Philippines have some of the friendliest people in the world, but also some of the grumpiest fish. Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines April 2010. Equipment used: Canon 5D II, Hugyfot housing, 2x Inon Z-240 strobes
Photocomp August '10 - Open
by EsperanzaM
Beautiful display of this lionfish at Daouin, Negros, Philippines. Taken with a Sony P-150.
Photocomp May '10 - Open
by KenT
Clown Anemonefish at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 โ Open
by KenT
Hidden Seawhip Shrimp at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 โ Open
by KenT
Anemone Hermit Crab at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 โ Open
by KenT
White-line Seawhip Goby at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 - Open
by KenT
Nudibranch (Chromodoris annae) with seastar at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 - Open
by AlexR
Two Robust Ghostpipefishes (one behind the other) taken at Poblacion I, Dauin, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 - Novice
by AlexR
A cuttlefish posing at at Poblacion I, Dauin, Philippines.
Photocomp April '10 - Novice