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.
Baby batfish
by EsperanzaM
A juvenile Batfish at Daouin, Negros, Philippines. Sea&Sea DX-1G.
Photocomp December '10 - Open
Jellyfish
by EsperanzaM
A Jellyfish at Daouin, Negros, Philippines. Olympus 700u.
Photocomp December '10 - Open
Wunderpus carpet
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
Climbing Candy
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
Colorful Mantis
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
Having lunch...
by SteveDeNeef
A commensal shrimp having a tasty snack provided by its host anemone. Philippines. Canon 7D.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
Whip Coral Goby
by SteveDeNeef
A whip coral goby on its host coral, Philippines. Canon 7D.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
Ball of fish
by SteveDeNeef
The resident ball of Jacks at Balicasag Island, Philippines. Nikon D300.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
Green Sea Turtle Frenzy
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
Josh's Chromodoris
by TimothyL
This Chromodoris joshi was photographed at Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Canon T2i Rebel 550D, 18-55mm lens with macro converter, Ikelite housing and the DS51 Ikelite Strobe.
Photocomp October '10 - Open
