Travelog for MonaD

5 Star Hotel

Have you ever had such a beautiful home? This lucky anemone fish lives at Dauin, Philippines.
Photocomp September '08 - Open

Added: October 5th 2008 at 8:48pm

Red Light District

I found this little fish on a night dive after having watched mating mandarin fish. I love the red and yellow colours. Taken in Alona, Philippines.
Photocomp September '08 - Open

Added: September 27th 2008 at 3:39pm

The Red Home

This was the perfect anemone. The red colour was simply awsome. Shark Point, Selayar, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp February '08 - Open

Added: February 26th 2008 at 12:49am

The Feather Beauty

I love featherstars, as they move like Hollywood Stars. This one coudn't decide whether to hide or open up its arms. Photographed at Selayar Housereef, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp February '08 - Open

Added: February 26th 2008 at 12:44am

Lembeh : In search of the Holy Grail

It is a strange feeling to get back to a place such as Lembeh. Six months ago, it took me by surprise. My camera overheated at every dive. I was overwhelmed by all these new critters .

Added: December 27th 2007 at 3:25am

You can't find me!

When I go through the frogfish photos I wonder how many we haven't noticed as they are really great in disguising and hiding. BTW :colour cafe combined with pink are this seasons' highlight! Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Added: December 21st 2007 at 2:18am

Upside Down

Again a common critter: a beautiful nudibranch. I was happy to find it in an interesting pose. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Added: December 21st 2007 at 2:00am

A lovely couple

Lizardfish are quite common. Here I was struck by the bright colours and their nice smiles ... Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Taken with Olympus E-410 in Ikelite Housing with single DS125 strobe.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Added: December 21st 2007 at 1:57am

Need a new hair cut?

One of the many frogfish, you'll encounter in Lembeh. I love the impression in his eyes. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Added: December 21st 2007 at 1:51am

On the dark side

This Xenocrab was actually quite deep. I tried some different strobe setting to give it that mysterious look. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Added: December 21st 2007 at 1:43am

My Home is My Castle

Tiny octopus hiding in its shell. I love the symmetry of its legs.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Added: November 28th 2007 at 11:58pm

Xeno

My first sighting of a Xenocrab in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Added: November 28th 2007 at 11:55pm

Night

This tiny cuttlefish stayed close to the corals. I took advantage of ashort moment when it ventured a few cm. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Added: November 28th 2007 at 11:51pm

Face to Face

This cowfish was in search for food, but stopped for a second to have a closer look before continuing its search. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Added: November 28th 2007 at 11:42pm

Hiding

This cute porcupinefish was hiding close to the entrance of its home. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Added: November 28th 2007 at 11:38pm