Gallery - Philippines
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.
Exotic - Yet Classy
by J_deGuzman
Harlequin Shrimp have got to be the most colorful and beautiful of all shrimp species. Their collage of colors are just brilliant! Crystal Blue, Anilao Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Open
Nude pose or pose nude?
by LarryM
Sunset dive when I saw this nudibranch on an elephant ear-like soft coral. Layag to Kirby's, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Novice
Can I swim yet, Mummy?
by LarryM
A close-up of anemonefish eggs at Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Novice
Where is Nemo?
by LarryM
Close-up of some anemonefish eggs at Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Novice
Night...night...
by LarryM
Do not distrub this sleeping Pygmy Seahorse, please! Taken at Bebots in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp January '08 - Novice
Poker Face
by J_deGuzman
Pipefish are normally aren't that pretty to photograph. Samal Island, Davao, Philippines. Canon Rebel Xti, Sea & Sea DX-400d, Canon 100mm Macro, 2 YS-110 TTL.
Photocomp January '08 - Open
Mr. Smiley
by J_deGuzman
The Blue-stripe Fangblenny always seems to have a smile across his face. Cute!!! Crystal Blue, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Hunting Mode
by Ed
A fascinating Flambouyant Cuttlefish hunting, taken in Anilao, Philippines. Canon G7 with Inon Z240 strobe and lenses.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Bioluminescent Squid
by J_deGuzman
Certain squid and small crustaceans use bioluminescent chemical mixtures, or bioluminescent bacterial slurries in the same way as many squid use ink. A cloud of luminescence is expulsed, confusing or repelling a potential predator while the squid or crustacean escapes to safety. Crystal Blue - Anilao, Batangas - Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Strike Pose "Vogue"
by J_deGuzman
Hippocampus bargibanti. A very pregnant expecting father! Please note the textures and scar on the abdomen. I wonder how pygmy's fight. Crystal Blue, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Knocked Up
by J_deGuzman
Hippocampus bargibanti. He is ready to pop from his bulging tummy. Crystal Blue, Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Sexy
by J_deGuzman
Hippocampus bargibanti, the cutest pygmy seahorse I've seen to date. Taken at Crystal Blue, Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
One Eye Look Pygmy
by Ed
A cute and beautiful yellow Pygmy Seahorse, taken in Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
Baby False Stone Fish on Starfish
by J_deGuzman
A baby False Stonefish sits happily on a colorful starfish. Samal Island, Davao, Philippines.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
Dragon Nudibranch - Suspended
by J_deGuzman
A Pteraeolidia ianthina, also knows as the Dragon Nudibranch. Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
