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 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 DavidH
Many Host Goby, Anilao, Philippines. Nauticam Housing, Nikon D90 DSLR/105mm lens/2 x Inon Z240 strobes.
Photocomp August '10 - Open
by DavidH
Crinoid Squat Lobster, Anilao, Philippines. Nauticam Housing, Nikon D90 DSLR/105mm lens/2 x Inon Z240 strobes.
Photocomp August '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 PacificKlaus
Pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti - Cabilao, Bohol, Philippines in Jaunuary 2010. Equippment used: Canon 5D II, Hugyfot housing, 2x Inon Z-240 strobes. A fantastic dive guide who taught me how to find these.
Photocomp August '10 - Open
by EsperanzaM
Beautiful clavelina at Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. Sony DSC-P150.
Photocomp July '10 - Open
by DavidH
Blue-ringed Octopus. Anilao, Philippines. Nauticam Housing, Nikon D90 DSLR/105mm lens/2 x Inon Z240 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open
by DavidH
Nudibranch (Nembrotha lineolata). Anilao, Philippines. Nauticam Housing, Nikon D90 DSLR/105mm lens/2 x Inon Z240 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open
by DavidH
Big-fin Reef Squid. Anilao, Philippines. Nauticam Housing, Nikon D90 DSLR/105mm lens/2 x Inon Z240 strobes.
Photocomp July '10 - Open