The country is marked by a true blend of cultures; truly in the Philippines, East meets West. The background of the people is Indonesian and Malay. There are Chinese and Spanish elements as well.
by chrisC
Goby sitting on barrel sponge at a dive site off Puerto Galera, Philippines.
Photocomp September '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
A Long-nose Hawkfish on some pink coral. Philippines.
Photocomp July '09 - Open
by DavidV
During a night dive on Malapascua, Philippines, we came across this small octopus.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by DavidV
While drift diving amongst countless red toothed trigger fish and masses of coral, this colourful display caught my eye.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by DavidV
A Clownfish at Apo Island in the Philippines.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by JunT
Here is a big welcome for you! A Feather Duster Worm, Anilao, Philippines. Olympus C765 with PT-022 case.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by JunT
Saw this Blue Christmas Tree worm during a skin dive in Tres Reyes Island, Marinduque, Philippines. Olympus C765 with PT-022 case.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by JunT
Saw this Hawkfish resting on the top of a starfish at Marinduque, Philippines. Olympus C765 with PT-022 case.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by JunT
I got the whole family! Clownfish at Anilao, Philippines. Olympus C765 with pt-022 case.
Photocomp July '09 - Novice
by oko
I found this fish sleeping steadily on bush on a night dive in Moalboal, Cebu.
Photocomp July '09 - Open
by oko
I found this squat lobster beautifully perched on a feather star on a night dive in Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp July '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
An anemonefish taking care of its babies. Bohol Island, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
Octopus in love, taken at Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by EsperanzaM
This very well-camouflaged octopus was photographed off Malapascua Island, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open
by J_deGuzman
A octopus takes up residence in a discarded broken coke bottle. One man's trash is another octopus home. Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp June '09 - Open