Anilao, Philippines

Mark Webster · Issue 77, Mar/Apr 2014 · pp. 64–69

Products mentioned: Nikon D7100, Subal ND7100, Inon Z240, 10-17mm FE zoom, 60mm micro, 105mm micro, 18-200mm zoom

Underwater photographers are always keen to find new locations that offer good image opportunities and comfortable amenities between dives. This may be to hunt down a specific marine species or pursuing a seasonal event or, as in this case, a happy mix of reef diving and exotic macro life. The Philippines is of course not unknown to photographers, but it seems to me that more attention is often given to locations in neighbouring Indonesia but the conditions and image opportunities are very similar. I had been to the Philippines previously and explored the sites around Dumaguete so for this trip I was keen to explore a new area. The Philippines archipelago covers a huge area but only certain locations have been developed for diving so whether you choose a resort or a live aboard you will only scratch the surface and you need to be guided to the best locations through the experience of oth…