Recently returned from a trip to Anilao and Puerto Galera in the Philippines. Below are a few images taken during this excursion. Recently there were a few questions posted on the board regarding both destinations, I can now safely recommend Anilao and Club O specifically for anyone interested in muck diving, the first day I experienced what can only be described as 'critter overload' and it took a few dives to get a more disciplined approach to shooting.
The macro life in PG is not as abundant, but the visibility tends to be better so it offers more of a mix of macro and wide angle shooting.
Complete galleries from both locations can be seen by following the links below.
If you like Macro next time you are in Puerto Galera/Sabang make sure to do The Giant Clams dive site
BTW great website!
Some world class images Adam! Congrats and thanks for sharing them. The website is exceptional. Hard to believe you've only been shooting since 2001. Would you mind sharing what equipment (other than a great eye and steady hands) your using now to get such clean sharp macro?
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks for the kind words on the website guys.
Don, you are right on the The Giant Clams being the best macro site in PG, did 3 dives there and managed a few photos. In PG i was always diving as part of a group which limited time spent with subjects unfortunately.
Steve, I use a D80 with two Inon 240z strobes. For Macro i shoot the 105 VR lens and occasionally pop on an Inon close up lens or two. I tend to shoot at aperatures between 36 and 51 and then do some sharpening is PS.
A.
Thanks for the kind words on the website guys.
Don, you are right on the The Giant Clams being the best macro site in PG, did 3 dives there and managed a few photos. In PG i was always diving as part of a group which limited time spent with subjects unfortunately.
Steve, I use a D80 with two Inon 240z strobes. For Macro i shoot the 105 VR lens and occasionally pop on an Inon close up lens or two. I tend to shoot at aperatures between 36 and 51 and then do some sharpening is PS.
A.
Really great pictures, Adam. I especially like the lighting on the anemone in the picture of the orange anemonefish. But the others are very good as well.
/Bent C
great photos Adam, I really enjoyed the gallery - I'm a big club-o fan also, I've been there twice in the last 6 months..
