Philippines - 2003

These photos are from my trip to the Philippines in February of 2003. Great people, superb diving and a fantastic trip over all. Some day I hope to go back. Here's a few images from the trip.

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A Beach shot in the Philippines where we stayed for the first half of the trip. A diver messing around on the reef. A great picture had he decided to behave! A diver on the wall.
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Our dive boat for the week. Gold Annthias covered the reefs in the Philippines. Much like the Red Sea. So many at times you couldn't see the reef. A Lionfish. Not sure of which variety (there are several). They are the most graceful and delicate appearing creature.
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Another Lionfish. A striking contrast to the reef. Gorgeous diving.... A Blue Seastar. I still haven't looked up the proper name, but they were one of my favorite finds anywhere in the South Pacific. Another Blue Seastar on the wall at the Washing Machine Dive.
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Clownfish! I saw lots but only got a few pictures. I came home with several clownfish "tushies" as they swam back into their anemone. A different type of Clownfish, same reef. One more try....
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The Philippines diving offered a variety of textures of sponges and corals and featherstars. I loved the diving... hope to get back there! I wasn't sure what I'd discovered at first, but soon I figured it out. A lovely Cuttlefish. A cuttlefish!
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You can barely see him, but he's there. A Scorpionfish.

All Photos by Sonya L. Tittle



Last updated: 8/2/04