Puerto Galera, Philippines, Gallery Up

I finally got my Puerto Galera images posted to my Allenhost gallery.

Puerto Galera leaves a LOT to be desired topside IMHO, but the macro diving is quite good, with a broad spectrum of subjects. Night dives are especially good with lots of neat critters.

My accommodations and diving were with Atlantis, who were quite professional and well-organized. They are well-equipped for photographers at the dive shop/hotel, with camera rinse tanks and table as well as dedicated camera and multimedia room.

All were boat dives, with most sites an easy 10-15 minutes from the hotel.

My PG Gallery can be found here:

http://www.allenhost.com/gallery/reefwreck

Here are a few samples, all taken with Olympus 5050 and single INON Z-220 strobe:

Nicely done, i especially like the composition of the frogfish

Mike

ps topside there is quite fun if you hang out at the Point Bar at El Galleon, Sabang Beach nightlife on the other hand....just a little different...

How is my buddy Matt at Atlantis doin these days?

Nicely done, i especially like the composition of the frogfish

 

Mike

ps  topside there is quite fun if you hang out at the Point Bar at El Galleon, Sabang Beach nightlife on the other hand....just a little different...

How is my buddy Matt at Atlantis doin these days?

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Thanks, Mike. I've been trying to work harder on my composition and lighting.

Is there anyone in the Asia-Pacific you DON'T know?? Matt seems to be well. I'm not sure how much diving he's getting in though, as he seems to spend most of his time behind a computer answering questions from potential guests like me!

I believe he did manage some time off the last few days I was there.

Sabang "Beach" (and I use that term lightly), nightlife? Probably not too different from Pattaya, but on a smaller scale.

Cheers.

Michael.

Your photos are gorgeous! My favorite is the little crab. What is he sitting on?

Jim

Nice shots. I like the little crab also.

Your photos are gorgeous!  My favorite is the little crab.  What is he sitting on?

Jim

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Thanks for the comments.

Jim, I believe the Porcelain Crab is clinging on to the underside of a sea anemone that had been exposed in the current.

Cheers.

Michael.

Two thumbs up You have been to some wonderful places and have taken advantage of the opportunities with your photography......thanks for posting

Karl

Very Nice! I consider Puerto Galera to be my 2nd home in the Philippines!

Stu

Good shots! Porcelain crab looks great, it's maybe the one I like the best. You have a nice gallery, I enjoied a lot with it, specially nudibranchs. Good job, thank you for sharing