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 Jose MariaF
Clownfish at Villa Castillo, Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Novice
by JoyG
Scorpionfishes like to make themselves inconspicuous but not this one. Taken at Camotes Island, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by JoyG
Tunicates are often ignored but cast in the right light can be beautiful subjects. Taken at Tambuli, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines using a Canon G7 with INON M67 Macro Lens and 2x INON Z240 strobes.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by CarlosM
A pair of flabellinas snacking on some hydroids at Critter Cove, Samal Island, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by CarlosM
Pufferfish trying to hide behind a sponge that's a little too small. Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by CarlosM
Yellow Painted Frogfish at taken at Critter Cove, Samal Island, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by CarlosM
A lizardfish having fish for lunch. Secret bay, Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by CarlosM
Daddy Jawfish with a mouthfull of eggs. Taken at Secret Bay, Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by PatrickN
This shot of a really rare Rhinopias frondosa I took at Anilao, Philippines during my last dive trip.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by PatrickN
This shot of a squid who camouflaged himself in the sand I took during my trip to Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by PatrickN
I took this shot of a Yellow Spotted Boxfish whilest my trip to Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by PatrickN
I took this shot of a Pygmy Seahorse on my trip to Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp August '08 - Open
by MarchioneG
Periclimenes kororensis at Moal Boal, Cebu, Philippines.
Photocomp July '08 - Open
by PatrickN
I took this shot of two nudis mating in Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp July '08 - Open
by PatrickN
I took this shot of a Nembrotha at Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp July '08 - Open
by DebL