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 FrederickT
This is a picture taken in Puerto Galera, Philippines. During my diving, I discovered that there were 2 little fish living nearby in the coral.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by AndrewM
The eye of a Scorpionfish up close at Anilao, Philippines. Casio Exilim Z1200.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by AndrewM
A White-eyed Moray at Anilao, Philippines. Casio Exilim Z1200.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by AndrewM
A Nembrotha chamberlaini at Anilao, Philippines. Casio Exilim Z1200.
Photocomp November '08 - Oepn
by LarryM
I tried catching the sun burst with the shrimp carrying its eggs. This was at 'Mainit', Anilao, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DebiH
A Mantis Shrimp showing its colours at Bahura, Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DebiH
A cowfish at DuCoMil Pier, Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DebiH
A Porcelain Crab spotted at The Cars, Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DavidH
Common Lionfish looming overhead. Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DavidH
Painted Frogfish taking in water. Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DavidH
Pfiffer's Flambouyant Cuttlefish passing by in open sandy area. Dumaguete, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by JeffreyD
One of the most interesting and illusive creatures in the sea. It looks like it is carrying around pomp pomps.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by JeffreyD
A Juvenile Frogfish the size of a silver dollar. Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
Photocomp November '08 - Open
by DebL