Clown fish family: underwater photography at Apo Island
Two clown fish from the ocellaris species of clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) closely related to the Orange Clown fish Amphiprion percula) often live in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Big group of scuba divers underwater at Apo Island
Big group of scuba divers underwater at Coconut Point on Apo Island. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Soft corals and green sea turtle: Apo Island underwater photogra
Close up underwater portrait of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on soft corals near the Apo Island marine sanctuary. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Green sea turtle and blue water at Apo Island
Underwater photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming above a healthy coral reef against a background of blue water. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Lion fish and coral reef at Apo Island near Dumaguete
Close-up (macro) underwater photography of a lion fish swimming above hard branching corals at Apo Island. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Underwater photography from Apo Island: Green turtle
Underwater photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) shot with a point-and-shoot Canon underwater camera at the Apo Island marine sanctuary. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Green sea turtle underwater at Apo Island
Underwater photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) diving towards the coral reef of Apo Island against a background of blue water. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Green turtle and blue water at Apo Island: Underwater photograph
Canon underwater digital photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming against a deep blue water background at Apo Island. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Blue water and green turtle at Apo island
A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming against a blue water background near the Apo Island marine sanctuary. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Moray eel: Underwater photography from Apo Island
Underwater photography of a white-eyed moray eel near the Apo Island marine sanctuary in the Philippines. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Green Turtle, Blue Water at Apo Island
Underwater photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in flight against a blue background at Apo Island. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Tropical fish and coral reef at Apo Island: Underwater photograp
Underwater photography of a healthy coral reef with tropical fish from Apo Island in the Philippines. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Underwater photography in the Philippines: Green sea turtle
Underwater photography of a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming above soft corals near the Apo Island marine sanctuary. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Scuba diving trip to Apo Island in the Philippines
Sande gives the scuba diving 'ok sign' underwater at Coconut Point on Apo Island. Scuba diving & underwater photography trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Big wave in Bali - South of Kuta beach
Big wave, blue water on a perfect day for surfing Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Underwater photography of a big wave in Bali
Underwater photography of the inside of a blue water wave - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Big wave on the Bukit
A surfer riding a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave photo - Backlit Bali surfing south of Kuta
Balangan beach backlit wave at sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Backlit waves south of Kuta Beach
Surfing a backlit Balangan beach sunset wave. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave in Bali - Surfing south of Kuta Beach
Surfer dodges a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf trip - Surfing big wave south of Kuta
Edi Bagus surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Big blue wave south of Kuta
Surfing a big blue water wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf travel - Big blue wave at Balangan
Sande surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Edi Bagus south of Kuta Beach
Edi Bagus is stoked to survive a big wave at Balangan. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset surf session south of Kuta
Locals hanging out on the cliff during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset surf session - Surf trip south of Kuta
A surfer kicks out of a blue water wave during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf trip - Blue waves south of Kuta
Surfing a blue water wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf travel - Glassy waves south of Kuta Beach
Preston surfing a nice left-hander at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave surfing in Bali - Blue water surf trip
Edi Bagus surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Big blue waves
Preston picks out his line on a nice left-hander at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photos - Big wave, blue water
Surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf trip - Glassy waves at sunset
Surfer riding a glassy left-hander at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf pictures - Big wave south of Kuta
Surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave surfing in Bali - Surf trip south of Kuta
A surfer riding a blue water wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave surfing in Bali - Surf trip south of Kuta Beach
A surfer tries to get barrelled at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photos - Blue water surfing south of Kuta Beach
Surfing blue water waves at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf - Nice waves south of Kuta Beach
Balangan Beach sunset surfing - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing Underwater photography - Bali blue water waves
Underwater photography of a surfer paddling at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing Underwater photography - Inside a blue Bali wave
Underwater photography of a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset surfing south of Kuta Beach
Balangan Beach sunset surfing - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photos - Big wave closing out south of Kuta
A surfer wipes out on a big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset surfing - Blue water waves south of Kuta
Surfing a blue water wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photos - Glassy waves south of Kuta for sunset
Surfing a glassy wave a sunset - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali blue water surfing - Edi Bagus catches a nice left
Edi Bagus surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf travel - Sunset session south of Kuta
Surfers at sunset at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surfing - Edi Bagus is stoked
Edi Bagus is stoked after surfing big wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing Bali barrels - Blue water waves south of Kuta Beach
Blue water wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing underwater photography - surfer on a board at sunset
Underwater photography of a sufer on a board during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing underwater photography - surfer sitting on a board
Underwater photography of a sufer sitting on a board during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Kicking out of a wave
A local surfer kicks out of a blue water wave at Balangan. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a Bali barrel at sunset south of Kuta Beach
Surfing a small Balangan Beach barrel at sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a big wave in Bali south of Kuta Beach
A surfer rides a big wave during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali blue water wave south of Kuta Beach
Surfing a big wave during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a blue water wave in Bali, Indonesia
Surfing a blue water wave during a Balangan Beach sunset. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave closing in Bali - Surf trip south of Kuta Beach
A surfer wipes out on a blue water wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali surfing photography - Surf trip south of Kuta Beach
Preston surfing a nice wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali barrel south of Kuta Beach
Glassy left-hander at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Blue water surf trip to Bali, Indonesia
Sande makes his bottom turn on a blue water wave at Balangan Beach. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big wave on a Bali surf trip, Indonesia
Big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset - Surfing south of Kuta Beach
Beach sunset surfing at Balangan - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Ducking a big wave in Bali, Indonesia
A surfer ducks a big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Big blue water wave in Bali - Surf trip south of Kuta Beach
Edi Bagus surfing a big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali blue water surfing - Edi Bagus rides a nice left
Edi Bagus in the white water of a big wave at Balangan Beach - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Underwater photography - Blue water surfing in Bali
Underwater photography of a surfer on a board at sunset with a blue water background. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Underwater photography - surfer duck diving a big wave in Bali
Underwater photography of a surfer duck diving a big wave. Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali beach sunset - Indian Ocean waves
Balangan Beach sunset surfing - Bali surf photography on the Bukit south of Kuta Beach, Indonesia.
Bali tropical island sunset
One of the better sunsets we saw during our November trip to Bali from Balangan Beach; Bukit peninsula looking south from Kuta Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Balangan Beach sunset
Preston waits for the swell while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean during an evening surf session at Balangan Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Balangan Beach sunset
Preston waits for the swell while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean during an evening surf session at Balangan Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Beach Bungalows South of Kuta
Flower Bud's bungalow's are the closest to the reef breaks at Balangan Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Afternoon jam near the beach
Edi S
Bali Surf Trip: Big Blue Waves South of Kuta Beach
Catching a nice wave at Green Bowl Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Big Blue Waves South of Kuta Beach
Preston takes off at Green Bowl Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Beach Sunset South of Kuta
Indian Ocean sunset from Flower Bud Bungalows at Balangan Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Beach Sunset South of Kuta
Edi S
Bali Surf Photo: Big Blue Bukit Wave
Nice left-hander we found while surfing a not so secret beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Jimbaran Beach Night: Fish Market Dinner
Fresh seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach night; Bali, Indonesia.
Kuta Beach Nightlife: Sky Garden on Legian Street
Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Uluwatu Indonesia Sunset
The sun sets behind Uluwatu Temple; Bali, Indonesia.
Uluwatu Sunset dance performance
Uluwatu Temple; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Satay Dinner
We ate at La Joya on Balangan Beach. Unfortunately for me, the satay gave me horrible food poisoning. It seems to always be the "nice" places that don't keep their kitches clean. Bali, Indonesia.
Nusa Dua Thanksgiving: Balinese Gamelan Musicians
Traditional Balinese Gamelan Musicians played during our Thanksgiving at the St. Regis at Nusa Dua; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: South of Kuta Beach
Preston checks the swell at Green Bowl and likes what he sees; Bali surf trip, Indonesia.
Surf Indonesia: Bali Island Surf Trip
Preston gets a new photo for his Facebook profile at Green Bowl; Bali surf trip, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Duck diving a blue Island Wave
Preston duck dives a big one at Green Bowl; Bali surf trip, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Travel: Underwater photography of a blue wave
Looking up as a wave washes into Green Bowl Beach; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Island Surfing: Blue Water Waves
Dropping in on a nice wave at Green Bowl; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: South of Kuta Beach
Preston takes off on a nice wave at Green Bowl; Bali, Indonesia.
Bali Surf Trip: Checking for sharks
Preston checks for sharks (or turtles?) between sets at Green Bowl; Bali, Indonesia.
A Balinese man in traditional costume stands before an Ogoh-Ogoh
A Balinese man dressed in the traditional hero costume of the Bali Nyepi festival. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
A Bali banjar prepares to show their Ogoh-Ogoh in the Nyepi para
A group of Balinese men from a banjar in Pecatu holds a pyre with three brightly-painted Ogoh-Ogoh demon statues at the Nyepi parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese girls hold torches at dusk on Nyepi Day in Pecatu
Three Bali girls holding torches at sunset at the Pecatu Nyepi festival parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Ogoh-Ogoh demons on parade during Bali's Nyepi Day parade
Balinese Ogoh Ogoh demon statues blur past during the Nyepi parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese man blowing fire during the Nyepi Day parade in Bali
A Balinese fire-blower spouts a plume of flame from his mouth during the Bali Nyepi festival parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Portrait of a red Balinese Ogoh-Ogoh demon statue on Nyepi Day
Close up picture of a bright red Ogoh-ogoh demon statue during the Bali Nyepi festival. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese demon statues (Ogoh-ogoh's) on display at the Nyepi par
Group of Balinese Ogoh Ogoh demon statues snarl at the camera during the Nyepi festival. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Portrait of a blue Balinese ogoh-ogoh statue on Nyepi Day
A blue Ogoh Ogoh demon statue snarls at the camera during the Bali Nyepi festival parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese kids standing in front of Ogoh-Ogoh demon statues on Ny
Three Balinese kids in a huddle below two brightly-colored Ogoh-Ogoh demon statues at the Pecatu Nyepi festival. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese Nyepi Day costume in Pecatu south of Kuta Beach
A Bali man dressed in a golden crown an traditional make-up during the Nyepi Day festival. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Bali Ogoh-Ogoh demon statues on Nyepi in Pecatu
Three brightly-colored Nyepi Ogoh-Ogoh demon statues against a blue sky background. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Large Balinese demon (Ogoh-Ogoh) in a Nyepi Day crowd
A huge Bali Ogoh Ogoh Nyepi demon with crooked teeth in a crowd at the Pecatu Nyepi parade. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Balinese kids with drums and gongs march in the Nyepi Day parade
A group of Bali kids playing drums and gongs during the Balinese Nyepi holiday. Balinese Hari Nyepi Day parade with Ogoh-Ogoh statue's in Pecatu, south of Kuta Beach; Bali, Indonesia. The Ogoh Ogoh's represent the mythical demons that are a part of ancient Balinese Hindu culture.
Bangkok River sunset with long-tail boat and Wat Arun (Temple of
An orange sunset on the Chao Phraya River with a long-tail boat taxi speeding by with Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) in the background; Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Food: Chicken stir-fry at a Bangkok Market
"Gai ga tiem" (stir-fried chicken with garlic and coriander) with spicy chopped peppers from a street food vendor at a Bangkok market, Thailand
Khao San Road Bangkok Market
A busy Bangkok Market and street vendors near Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai food: chicken stir-fry with garlic at a Bangkok Market
"Gai ga tiem" (stir-fried chicken with garlic and coriander) from a street food vendor in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand Pictures: Giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Wide angle view of the giant golden reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Travel: Chao Phraya River express taxi pier
Commuters wait for the Chao Phraya River express taxi at the Tha Tian Pier in Bangkok, Thailand
Deserted white sand beach in Phuket, Thailand
A tourist walks on the beach towards a long-tail boat and dense green treess in Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket sailboat sunset
A sailboat silhoetted against an orange sunset in Phuket, Thailand.
Bangkok River long-tail boat taxi
Close-up of a colorful Chao Phraya River express long-tail boat taxi with flowers; Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok Travel: Long-tail boat taxis on the Chao Phraya River
Long-tail boat taxis line the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thai Food: Penang chicken curry in Phuket
Thai food close-up of Penang chicken curry with chopped kaffir lime leaves, red peppers, and fresh basil; Phuket, Thailand.
Bangkok River sunset near Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
An orange sunset behind a buddhist temple near Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) on the Chao Phraya River; Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok River taxi long-tail boat spraying water
A Chao Phraya River express long-tail boat taxi throws up a plume of dirty water spray in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Food: Dried squid in Bangkok
Dried squid for sale at a Bangkok market near Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand Pictures: Giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Wide angle view of the giant golden reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand pictures: Thai buddhist monk
A Thai buddhist monk in orange robes walks towards the Chao Phraya River express taxi in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok River sunset at Rama VIII Bridge
A great sunset from the Thewet Chao Phraya River express pier with the Rama VIII Bridge in the background; Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok River sunset at Rama VIII Bridge
A great sunset from the Thewet Chao Phraya River express pier with the Rama VIII Bridge in the background; Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand Pictures: Giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Close-up of the giant golden reclining Buddha's smile at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
Patpong Bangkok NIghtlife: Street scene near Silom
Patpong night market scene with traffic and streaking headlights near the ala Daeng skytrain station in Silom Bangkok, Thailand.
Tuk tuk in Bangkok near Khao San Road
A loud tuk tuk taxi speeds by near Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thai Food: Bright red strawberries for sale at a Bangkok Market
Delicious red strawberries
for sale at the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand Pictures: Thai musician at a Bangkok Market
An unusual musician busks for tips at the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok River sunset with long-tail boat taxi
A Chao Phraya River express long-tail boat taxi pulls into the pier; Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangkok Pictures: Pidgeons on the Bangkok River pier
Pidgeons line the Thewet pier of the Chao Phraya River express long-tail boat taxi; Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand Pictures: Wat Pho temple at sunset in Bangkok
Towering golden spires of the Wat Pho buddhist temple at sunset in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tuk Tuk taxis in Bangkok near Wat Pho
Two tuk tuk taxis (one green, the other red and blue) near Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand Pictures: Wat Pho temple at sunset in Bangkok
Towering golden spires of the Wat Pho buddhist temple at sunset in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thailand Pictures: Buddhist temple statue at a Bangkok Temple
A buddhist statue at the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok River sunset and Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)
Chao Phraya River sunset with Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn); Bangkok, Thailand.
Thai Food: Bright red rambutans for sale at a Bangkok Market
Bright red rambutans
and a green leaf for sale at the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand.
Thai Food: Bright red strawberries for sale at a Bangkok Market
Delicious red strawberries
for sale at the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Food: Bright red strawberries for sale at a Bangkok Market
Bright red strawberries to make a smoothie
for sale at the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand
Blue water and blue skies at Apo Island
Entering the small bay of Apo Island, you'll see the famous Boluarte Rock formation (volcanic), two beach resorts, and a blue water coral reef fringing the white sand and coconut trees shading the beaches of the island. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Boluarte rock sunset silhouette
Silhouette of the famous Boluarte rock formation of Apo Island at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Paddling a 'bangka' sea kayak to the Apo Boluarte Rocks
I paddled this outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak around the blue water shallows of the beach in front of the Boluarte rock formation at Apo Island. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island community at sunset
A red sun sets over the sea as an island ferry from Dumaguete brings new supplies to Apo Island. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Boluarte rocks at sunset on Apo Island
Sunset behind Apo Island's famous Boluarte rock formation with Negros island in the background. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island boy carrying water from the beach
A Filipino boy unloading tanks of water on the beach at Apo Island. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo kids playing in the sea at sunset
A group of Filipino kids from Apo Island playing in the ocean at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Beach sunset at Apo Island
Red beach sunset at Apo Island in the background while an island ferry lands to unload supplies. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island beach resort view from an outrigger 'bangka' sea kaya
Paddling a sea kayak towards the white sand beach of the Apo Island beach resort. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Ocean sunset from the Apo Island Beach near Dumaguete
A red sun sets over the sea in front of the Apo Island community beach. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo kids landing a fishing boat on the beach at sunset
Filipino kids splashing and playing in the shallow water beside the Apo Island beach at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island fishing boat at sunset
The sun sets over the sea at Apo Island. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Tanon Strait dive boat on a windy day at Apo Island
A scuba diving boat from a Dumaguete resort crosses the Tanon Strait and Negros trench on a windy day, returning to Dauin. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Filipino fisherman paddling a 'bangka' sea kayak at Apo Island
A Filipino fisherman from Apo Island paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak along the beach at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Filipino kids playing on the Apo Island beach at sunset
Kids from Apo Island playing on an outrigger 'pump boat' at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Philippine island beach sunset at Apo near Dumaguete
The Apo Island community unloading supplies from Dumaguete on the beach in front of Liberty's resort at sunset. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island kids on the beach at sunset
Four boys from Apo Island on the beach in front of Liberty's Apo Island resort. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Apo Island beach sunset near Dumaguete
Apo Island community members unloading a ferry boat with supplies at sunset on the beach. Philippine beach resort trip to Liberty's Apo Island resort near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
Surfer inside a big wave at Padang Padang in Bali
A surfer getting barrelled on a big wave at Padang Padang Beach in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Big wave in Bali - Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2009
Big waves at Padang Padang for the Rip Curl Cup in August 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer inside a big wave at sunset - Padang Padang
Big waves at sunset at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Inside a big wave at Bali's Padang Padang Beach
Surfing a big wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer inside a big wave in Bali - Padang Padang Beach
A surfer riding a clean barrel during the big wave swell of September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Bali big wave at sunset - Padang Padang Beach
Big wave barreling at sunset at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Big wave about to eat a body boarder - Padang Padang in Bali
A big wave towers over a guy on a body board at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Backlit big wave at Bali's Padang Padang beach
Surfer catches a ride on a big wave backlit by the sunset at Padang Padang Beach in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer riding a big wave at sunset at Padang Padang
Surfer gets out of the barrel before it closes out on a big wave day at Padang Padang. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Tuberiding in Bali - Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2009
Indonesian pro surfer gets barreled on a big wave at Padang Padang during the 2009 Rip Curl Cup. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer stoked in Bali - Big waves at Padang Padang 2009
Big wave stoke at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer on a big wave in Bali - Padang Padang Beach 2009
A surfer tries not to get crushed by a big wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Big wave at Padang Padang in Bali, Indonesia
Surfing the white water of a big wave at Padang Padang Beach in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Inside a big wave in Bali - Padang Padang "Green Room"
A Balinese surfer getting barrelled inside a big wave at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Bali surf photography - Big wave at Padang Padang
A Balinese surfer riding a big wave at sunset at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Backlit sunset big wave at Padang Padang in Bali
A surfer has some time in the "Green Room" of a big wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfer riding a big wave at sunset in Bali
An Indonesian surfer stays ahead of the white water of a big wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a big wave at sunset in Bali - Padang Padang 2009
Big wave at sunset at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Body boarder inside a big wave at sunset in Bali, Indonesia
Body boarder inside a big wave at sunset at Padang Padang Beach. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Big wave wipeout at sunset in Bali - Padang Padang beach
A surf photographer watches a wipeout on a big wave at Padang Padang Beach in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a big wave at sunset in Bali, Indonesia
A Balinese surfer inside the "Green Room" of a big wave at Padang Padang while surf photographers wait for the shot. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Surfing a big wave in Bali - Padang Padang's big day
Surfing a blue water wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Big wave overhead at Padang Padang in Bali, Indonesia
Surfing a big wave at Padang Padang in September 2009. Bali surf trip to the Bukit Peninsula south of Kuta beach, Indonesia.
Philippine Island Hopping: Blue water boat trip to Bohol
Outrigger 'pump boat' ferry anchored in shallow blue water on a white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water 'bangka' sea kayak in Bohol
Small handmade 'bangka' sea kayak anchored in clear blue water beside a white sand island beach. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Bohol white sand beach beside blue water
Outrigger 'bangka' sea kayaks on the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Three spinner dolphins breaching a blue water sea in Bohol
Three dolphins splashing in the bow wave of an island ferry boat from Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
'Bangka' sea kayaks on a white sand beach in Bohol
Outrigger sea kayaks on the white sand beach on a sunny day on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Filipino boy with a stringer of tropical fish on Pamilacan Islan
A Filipino boy shows off his catch of small tropical fish from the Pamilacan Island coral reef. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Dolphin tail against a blue water background in Bohol
Close-up photo of a dolphin tail against a background of deep blue sea. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water fishing from a sea kayak in Bohol
Two fishermen fishing from a small 'bangka' outrigger sea kayak on the Pamilacan Island coral reef. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Beach sunrise in Bohol beside blue water
Island beach sunrise near the 'Dakit Dakit' mangrove trees growing on the old foundation of a Spanish garrison turret on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Filipino fishermen bringing in a net of small fish in Bohol
A Filipino father and son unloading small fish from a net beside a blue water beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
White sand beach and blue water in Bohol
Filipino boatman using a bamboo pole to navigate the shallow water channel beside a white sand beach. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Speeding dolphins in the deep blue water near Bohol, Philippines
Three dolphins splashing in the bow wave of a dolphin watching boat in Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Filipino fisherman paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak in B
A Filipino fisherman paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak in the clear blue water beside the white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
White sand beach, blue skies, and blue water in Bohol
A sun-bleached driftwood mangrove tree at the end of a while sand beach beside blue water on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Caribbean blue water beside a white sand beach in Bohol
Blue water is not only in Boracay--a deserted white sand beach in Bohol without the Boracay crowds. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Filipino kids playing on a white sand beach on Pamilacan Island
Filipino kids swimming beside the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Prow of handpainted 'bangka' sea kayak on a Beach in Bohol
Close up of the hand-painted prow of an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Island ferry lands at the white sand beach on Pamilacan
A Filipino boatman landing an island ferry on the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water dolphins off the coast of Bohol
Spinner dolphins play in the bow wave of an outrigger pump boat; Pamilacan Island, Bohol, Philippines. During the 1990's the Philippine government enacted strict laws to prevent the hunting of endangered marine animals. In response, the World Wildlife Fund introduced the alternative livelihood of conducting dolphin and whale watching ecotours to the Pamilacan Island community. Hunters were converted to stewards of these threatened marine animals.
Caribbean blue water, blue skies, and white clouds
Caribbean blue water surrounds the small white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water underwater photography in Bohol, Philippines
Underwater photography of clear blue water and a white sand bottom of Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Spinner dolphin swimming against a background of deep blue sea
Close up of a spinner dolphin swimming in the deep blue Bohol sea beside an island ferry boat. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
White sand beach, blue water, and driftwood in Bohol
A sun-bleached, driftwood mangrove tree on a white sand beach beside blue water on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water sea kayak paddling in Bohol, Philipppines
Paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak across blue water towards the white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Caribbean blue tropical island beach in Bohol, Philippines
The deserted white sand beach on Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Relaxing on a Philippine island beach in Bohol
Relaxing day floating in the blue water shallows of Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Palm tree beach view on Pamilacan Island, Bohol
Palm trees shade the white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water Philippine island beach in Bohol
Island hopping trip to the perfect white sand beach on Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Caribbean blue water sea horizon on Pamilacan Island, Bohol
A Caribbean blue horizon beside the white sand beach on Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water fishing on Pamilacan Island in Bohol
A fisherman paddling across the blue water shallows of the Pamilacan Island beach. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Caribbean blue water sea horizon in Bohol, Philippines
Carribbean sea view from the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
Blue water Philippine island ferry boat beside white sand beach
An outrigger 'pump boat' island ferry anchored in blue water beside a white sand beach. Blue water Philippine island beach trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol.
A camel races across golden desert sand dunes in western India
Camel racing across the dunes of the Great Thar desert; Rajasthan, India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Yellow sand dunes of the Great Thar desert in Rajasthan near Pak
Rajasthani camel driver leading a desert camel trekker across the golden dunes near the border of Pakistan in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Angry camel near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India
Braying camel at sunset in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel trekking across the dunes of the Great Thar desert in Raja
Rajasthani camel driver leading a tourist across the golden dunes of the desert in western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Biting camel in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Portrait of an angry camel in the desert of western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel trek across the dunes of the Great Thar desert in Rajastha
Single camel crossing the rolling dune sea of the golden desert in western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel and desert sand dunes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India
Camel resting on the sand of the golden dunes in western India near the Pakistani border. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Jaisalmer desert portrait in Rajasthan, India
Portrait of a Indian desert camel driver with a bright orange turban against a background of dunes in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Sunset over the Great Thar Desert in Rajasthan, India
Orange desert sunset in western India near the border with Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Rajasthani camel tour in the Great Thar Desert near Jaisalmer
Three camels resting on the sand dunes of the desert in western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Biting camel in the Great Thar desert of Rajasthan, India
Camel biting a camel driver on the golden dunes of the desert in western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Rajasthani camel drivers in the Great Thar Desert, India
Smiling camel in the desert of western India near the border with Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer, India
Camel's eye view of the desert dunes in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India
Lone camel crossing the dune sea of the desert near the Pakistan
Sand dunes of the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel portrait in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer, Rajastha
Desert camel portrait with a background of golden sand dunes in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India
Camel trekking tour in the desert outside Jaisalmer, India
Rajasthani women watching a passing desert camel trek from the sand dunes in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel driver and camel in the desert outside Jaisalmer, India
Camel driver and his camel on the golden desert sand of western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Desert camel trekking across the dunes of the Great Thar desert,
Two camels on the golden sand of the desert in western India near Pakistan. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Camel trek across the dunes of the Great Thar desert near Jaisal
Three camels climb a steep golden sand dune in western India. Camel trekking in the Great Thar desert near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, India.
Pink Clown fish and basket anemone - Canon underwater digital ph
This underwater picture of a pink skunk clown fish or pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) won the 2007 ASEAN "Best Tourism Photo". I used a remote flash to light the underside of the anemone, and lucked out when the school of catfish in the background swam by. It was taken just ouside the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines.
Clown fish family and tropical coral reef
Underwater photography of two clown fish from the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. This underwater shot was taken on a coral reef damage assessment with the Silliman University Marine Lab after a particularly strong typhoon hit Apo Island. This is still one of my favorite clown fish photos from Apo, and actually was used for a post card project I designed to raise money for the sea turtle conservation program on the island. Apparently the clown fish post card design was the most popular of the four that were printed.
Apo Island Clown fish Underwater photography gallery
Close up of a "Finding Nemo" clown fish hiding inside an anemone from the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. For this underwater photo I used a small off-camera flash to light the clown fish from a different angle and bring out more of the bright orange colors of the clown fish.
Underwater photograph of Nemo Clown Fish - Scuba Diving Philippi
"Finding Nemo" clown fish look at the camera from their basket anemone in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Underwater Photography of a clown fish
Underwater picture of a clown fish in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Clown fish and scuba diver - Underwater photography from the Phi
A family of "Nemo" clown fish swims into the hands of a diver just outside the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. This was one of those shots that just happens spontaneously when you're diving at a great coral reef like Apo. Jed, our dive guide found these clown fish swimming around their anemone and when he put his hand forward, the more aggressive larger clown fish swam forward to hang out. It happened so fast I didn't have time to get the remote flash ready so I just shot it with the ambient light.
Tropical fish underwater photography - clown fish
Underwater photography of "Nemo" clown fish living near the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Picture of two clown fish - Apo Island, Philippines
A close-up picture of two clown fish in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Finding Nemo - Clown fish Canon Underwater digital photography
"Finding Nemo" orange clown fish and green anemone near the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. I used a Canon underwater case to get this shot at about 20 m (60 feet) beneath the waves. This shot is still one of my favorite clown fish pictures from Apo, the contrast of the orange clown fish against the green anemone background reminds me a bit of the vivid colors from the Fuji Velvia slide film I used to use before I switched to digital.
Underwater photography - Baby "Nemo" clown fish
Close-up underwater photography of a baby "Nemo" clown fish inside a green anemone from the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. I used a small remote flash for this shot to bring in a little more light and bring out the orange colors of the clown fish.
Philippines Scuba Diving - Clown Fish City
Underwater photography from diving the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary "Clown Fish City"; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The "Clown Fish City" is a section of coral reef in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary that is home to thousands of clown fish (mostly the tomato clown fish variety (Amphiprion frenatus) which is also known as the bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemonefish). The Clown Fish City is one of the most popular dive sites at Apo.
Clown fish - Underwater photography (macro)
Underwater macro photography of an orange "Nemo" clown fish from the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. This shot used a small off-camera underwater flash to light the clown fish from the left and bring out the orange colors.
Clown fish City - Apo Island, Philippines Underwater Photography
The Apo Island Marine Sanctuary is home to the "Clown Fish City"; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The tomato clown fish variety (Amphiprion frenatus) is also known as the bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemonefish.
Finding Nemo Clown fish family - Underwater Photography
Family of three "Nemo" clown fish living in a green anemone near the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. Some clown fish are better than others for underwater photography, and this group I remember was especially good. The biggest clown fish (at the top of the frame here) was almost posing for the camera--not at all afraid of the underwater flash going off to light up the orange colors of the clown fish and the bright green of the anemone.
Clown fish snorkeling at Apo Island
Snorkeling underwater with a tomato clown fish in the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. It's usually rare that you will find a clown fish that is so willing to approach a person underwater, so when my friend Erica and I found this one at Apo I tried to be ready with the camera to get a good shot.
Clown fish City - Coral reef underwater photography
Underwater photography of the "Clown Fish City" within the Apo Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros province, Dauin, near Dumaguete City, Philippines. Clown Fish City is one of the best spots for underwater photography at Apo because the coral reef of the marine sanctuary is in relatively shallow water so there is usually plenty of sunlight to bring out the orange colors of the thousands of clown fish living there.
Clown fish portrait - Underwater Photography
Clown fish underwater picture that appeared in National Geographic Magazine's "Earth Pulse" special edition issue. Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The pink skunk clown fish (Amphiprion perideraion) is also known as the pink anemonefish.
Nemo Clown Fish - Bohol, Philippines
Underwater photography of a small clown fish like the one from "Finding Nemo". This clown fish photo was taken on a field survey to the less-developed side of Bohol with the Silliman University Marine Lab. Generally the visibility for underwater photography on this trip was pretty low, but the great thing about clown fish photography is that you can place the camera close to the anemone and reduce some of the problems with backscatter because there is less water between you and the clown fish.
Clown fish macro underwater photography
An underwater close-up (macro) picture of a clown fish from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. This was one of my early favorite clown fish photos, and when I offered it as a free computer desktop wallpaper several years ago, this underwater photo was one of the most popular. I'm happy to offer it again as a digital download for both computer desktop wallpaper and iPhone wallpaper.
Balicasag Island clown fish family
A pair of clown anemone fish swimming in the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. The ocellaris species of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Clown fish playing in their anemone
Two clown fish play in their anemone within the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The pink skunk clown fish (Amphiprion perideraion) is also known as the pink anemonefish.
Clown fish close up
A close-up underwater picture of a clown fish in the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. The ocellaris species of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Clown Fish from Bohol, Philippines
Underwater photography of a clown fish and green anemone from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. The ocellaris species of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) closely related to the Orange Clown fish Amphiprion percula) often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Tomato clown fish and yellow anemone - Underwater Photography
Two tomato red clown fish and their yellow anemone home in the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The tomato clown fish species (Amphiprion frenatus) is also known as the bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemonefish.
Clown fish profile - Underwater photography
Underwater photograph of an orange-colored clown fish taken with a Canon digital underwater camera. Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Finding Nemo Clown fish - Underwater photography
"Finding Nemo" clown fish and coral reef within the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The ocellaris variety of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Underwater photography - Clown fish picture
Underwater photography of two clown fish and a basket anemone from the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. This shot was taken in about 20 meters (60 feet) of water and was used as the inspiration for an environmental education mural at the Silliman University Marine Lab in Dumaguete.
Tropical fish and coral reef - Underwater photography
Colorful tropical fish swim above a coral reef within the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The tomato clown fish species (Amphiprion frenatus) is also known as the bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemonefish.
Clown fish macro underwater photography
An underwater close-up (macro) picture of a clown fish from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. The ocellaris species of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Clown fish macro underwater photography
An underwater close-up (macro) picture of a clown fish from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. This is actually the fish that I used as the model for the clown fish logo that you can see on my site now. I just traced the outline of this clown fish using Adobe Illustrator, and yes it was definitely inspired by the World Wildlife Fund panda logo.
Finding Nemo Clown fish and tropical fish
Finding Nemo clown fish with tropical coral reef fish in the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The coral reef surrounding Sumilon Island was dynamited to near-destruction in the early 1980's, and although many small tropical fish such as the clown fish and damselfish in this underwater picture have returned, there really aren't many larger fish species to be found here today.
Clown fish coral reef snorkeling - Philippines
A snorkeler swims with a clown fish in the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. The tomato clown fish species (Amphiprion frenatus) is also known as the bridled clownfish, red clownfish, or tomato anemonefish.
Finding Nemo Clown fish - Bohol Underwater Photography
Finding Nemo clown fish from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. The coral reef surrounding Balicasag Island has always been one of my favorite spots for underwater photography of clown fish and I was really happy with the way this picture turned out. I used the on-camera flash for this shot and the sunlight from above luckily filled in the background nicely. This is still one of my favorite clown fish photos from Balicasag.
Finding Nemo Clown fish - Underwater Photography
"Finding Nemo" Clown fish and green anemone within the Sumilon Island Marine Sanctuary; Oriental Negros Province near Dumaguete City, Philippines. I'm always happy to find bright colors and contrast for more dramatic underwater photography (maybe a habit I picked up from shooting Fujichrome Velvia slide film before switching to digital in 2004). The clown fish in this photo really photogenic and just swam around and in front of the anemone while I got a few shots.
Finding Nemo Clown family - Canon Underwater Photography
Underwater photography of "Finding Nemo" clown fish from the Balicasag Island Marine sanctuary near Alona Beach and Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. Timing the shutter when shooting clown fish underwater can be difficult because they are usually moving around so much. The two clown fish in this shot may look like they are just hanging out and posing for the camera, but I remember they were darting back and forth in and out of the frame. Whenever I'm lucky enough to catch the clown fish looking directly at the camera, I'm really happy.
Traditional Tibetan house in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India
Traditional Tibetan house in the desolate Himalayas of Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Ladakhi boy riding a bike at a Himalayan village; Jammu and Kash
A Tibetan boy riding his bike towards the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Himalayan mountains of Ladakh in northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan alpenglow view from a small Ladakhi village in India
Himalayan mountain alpenglow on a peak near the Tibetan village of Likir in northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Starry night in a Himalayan village in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir
A starry night in the Himalayas at a traditional Tibetan Buddhist house in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan alpenglow from a village in Ladakh, Northern India
Orange Himalayan alpenglow on a peak near the Tibetan village of Likir in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan village trekking in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India
Kris and Kristen walk towards the towering Himalayan mountain peaks of Ladakh in northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Tibetan boy at a Himalayan village in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir,
A Tibetan boy from Likir village smiles for the camera near the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
'Bob Marley' the sheepdog with dreadlocks in India
A shaggy sheepdog with thick fur 'dreadlocks' that we nicknamed 'Bob Marley' in a Tibetan village in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan Tibetan monastery in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India
Himalayan panoramic view of the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Exploring a Tibetan mountain village in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmi
Kris and Kristen take the local road towards the Himalayan mountain peaks towering above Likir village in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Sunflower and Himalayan mountain sunset in Ladakh, Northern Indi
Himalayan sunflowers growing in the village of Likir in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Orange alpenglow at a small village in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir
Himalayan mountains glowing red with alpenglow near the Tibetan village of Likir in Ladakh, northern India. Trekking the Himalayan valley of Likir village in Ladakh near Leh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan sunrise at a mountain camp in Ladakh, India
Himalayan sunrise at an overnight tent camp along the mountain highway in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Bulldozer in a Himalayan flood in Ladakh, India
An Indian Army officer attempts to direct the emergency repair of the Himalayan highway to Leh that was destroyed by severe flooding in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Mountain view in northern India on the Himalayan highway from Ma
Himalayan mountain slopes, blue skies and white clouds on the highway to Leh in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan local bus trip to Leh in Ladahk, northern India
Kris and Kristen on the local Ladakhi bus to Leh in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan mountain pass crossing in a Jeep; Ladakh, India
Four wheel drive jeeps attempt to climb the steep mountain highway to Leh during a torrential Himalayan rain storm. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan mountain camp at night in Ladakh, India
Himalayan mountain night with the moon and stars above glowing tents on the mountain highway to Leh in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan sheep clear the highway on the road from Leh to Manali
White and black sheep scatter in front of a four wheel drive jeep on the Himalayan highway to Leh in northern India. Himalayan mountain jeep crossing from Manali to Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Jaisalmer sunset over a haveli at the fort, Rajasthan
Rajasthani man watching the sunset from the roof of a haveli inside the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Detail of a sandstone haveli window at the Jaisalmer Fort in Raj
Detail of an intricately-carved sandstone window from a haveli inside the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Indian musician playing the ravanta outside the Jaisalmer Fort,
Rajasthani boy playing the ravanta at the entrance to the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Ravanta street musician outside the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan,
Rajasthani man with a brightly-colored turban playing the ravanta at the entrance to the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Rajasthani man with a push cart at the Jaisalmer Fort in India
Rajasthani man dragging a pushcart through the brick streets of the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajastan. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Portrait of a Rajasthani woman in a bright sari at Jaisalmer For
Rajasthani woman wearing a bright sari and a nose ring inside the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Carved sandstone window of haveli in Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan
Detail photo of an intricately-carved sandstone haveli window inside the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Sandstone turret of Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan, India
A golden sandstone turret of the Jaisalmer Fort at sunset. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Bull walking the narrow street of Jaisalmer Fort
Bulging bull walking the narrow streets inside the Jaisalmer sandstone Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Rajasthan desert sunset in the Golden Triangle over Jaisalmer
A golden sunset in Rajastan over the Jaisalmer city, viewed from the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Indian musicians play on the street outside Jaisalmer Fort in Ra
Rajasthani father and son playing the ravanta at the entrance to the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Window of Jaisalmer Fort haveli in Rajasthan, India
Rajasthani boy looking out the window of a Jaisalmer Fort haveli at sunset. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Golden Triangle Tour: Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan, India
Jaisalmer Fort guard smiles for the camera at the entrance to the main fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Rajasthani women in bright saris outside the Jaisalmer Fort, Ind
Rajasthani women dressed in brightly-colored saris smile for the camera at the entrance to the Jaisalmer Fort. Exploring the Jaisalmer Fort in the desert of Rajasthan in western India.
Blue house at sunrise in Jodhpur, India
Indian boy on the roof of a bright blue house in Jodhpur at sunrise. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Life in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
Two Indian boys smiling for the camera in front of a blue house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Blue paint bucket from a house in Jodhpur, India
A bucket of blue paint in front of the freshly-painted wall of a blue house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Rajasthani boys outside their house in Jodhpur, India
Two Indian brothers smile for the camera in front of a blue house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Blue rooftops across the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India
Rajasthani women gossip on the roofs of their blue houses in Jodhpur, India. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Portrait of an Indian woman in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
A Rajasthani girl smiles for the camera in front of a blue wall at her house in Jodhpur, India. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Blue house and street scene in Jodhpur, India
Blue house with a Vespa parked in front; street scene of Jodhpur, India. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Jodhpur woman smiles for the camera in Rajasthan
An indian woman in a peach-colored sari opens the doors to her blue house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Rajasthan sunset over Jodhpur, India
Sunset over the Jodhpur Fort and blue houses surrounding it. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Father and baby in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
A Rajasthani father and baby in front of their blue house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Rajasthani boy eating an apple at a market in Jodhpur, India
A Rajasthani boy eating a green apple on the street near a Jodhpur street market. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Indian girl smiles for the camera in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
Smiling Indian girl with her family at their house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Portrait of a woman in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
An Indian woman in a peach-colored sari smiles for the camera in front of her house in Jodhpur. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Indian kid with a Ganesh mask in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
An Indian kid with a handmade Ganesh mask during the Ganesh festival in Jodhpur, India. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Rajasthani woman doing laundry at her house in Jodhpur, India
A Rajasthani woman climbs the stairs to the roof of her blue house in Jodhpur to do her laundry. Experiencing India's 'Blue City': Daily life and Rajasthani culture in Jodhpur, India.
Jodhpur Fort at sunset in Rajasthan, India
Exterior view of the Jodhpur fort turrets with a flock of sparrows at sunset. Exploring the Jodhpur Fort inside the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan, India.
Chipmunk on the stone wall of the Jodhpur Fort, Rajasthan
A chipmunk looks at the camera from the sandstone walls of the Jodhpur Fort. Exploring the Jodhpur Fort inside the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan, India.
Red sunset at the walls of Jodhpur Fort in Rajasthan, India
Blood red sunset behind the sandstone walls of the Jodhpur Fort, guarded by a single cannon. Exploring the Jodhpur Fort inside the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan, India.
Dinner under the stars at Jodhpur Fort in Rajasthan, India
Indian food under the stars at the Jodhpur Fort at night. Exploring the Jodhpur Fort inside the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan, India.
Handprints of the maharaja's wives at Jodhpur Fort in India
Handprints of the maharaja's wives at the entrance to the Jodhpur Fort. Legend has it that the widows of the maharaja made the handprints before throwing themselves upon his funeral pyre. Exploring the Jodhpur Fort inside the 'Blue City' of Rajasthan, India.
Jodhpur autorickshaw speeding on the street at night in India
Speeding autorickshaw on the streets of Jodhpur at night. Exploring India: inside the chaotic streets of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
Street food vendor in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
Fried snacks for sale at a Rajasthani street market in Jodhpur. Exploring India: inside the chaotic streets of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
Indian kids playing on the street in Jodhpur; Rajasthan, India
Rajasthani kids smiling for the camera near a street market in Jodhpur. Exploring India: inside the chaotic streets of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
Rajasthani villagers from outside Jodhpur ride a tractor into to
Rajasthani villagers piled on to a tractor to take them into Jodhpur. Exploring India: inside the chaotic streets of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India.
Himalayan sunset behind Kathmandu
An orange, hazy sunset over Kathmandu, Nepal with the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) in the background
Meat for sale on a street in Kathmandu, Nepal
A vendor sells fresh cuts of meat on a gloomy side street in Kathmandu at dusk, Nepal
Dusk on a gloomy Kathmandu street
Nepalis warm themselves with an oil can fire on a gloomy side street in Kathmandu at dusk, Nepal
Meat for sale on a street in Kathmandu, Nepal
A vendor sells fresh cuts of meat on a gloomy side street in Kathmandu at dusk, Nepal
Buddhist statue in Kathmandu, Nepal
Buddhist statues at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Monkey Pictures: Thinking monkey portrait
At monkey deep in thought about god knows what at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Golden stupa of the Monkey Temple in Kathmandu
Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) at sunset; Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Stray puppy in Kathmandu, Nepal
A small stray puppy chokes on a nasty chunk of something at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal
Monkey Pictures: Monkeys fighting in Kathmandu
Three monkeys playing at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Monkey Pictures: Monkeys playing and fighting
Three monkeys playing at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Buddhist statue in Kathmandu, Nepal
A Buddhist statue with prayer wheels in the background at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal
Mother and baby monkey in Kathmandu, Nepal
Mama monkey and her baby at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Swayambhunath stupa at sunset, Kathmandu Nepal
Golden Himalayan sunset reflects off the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Buddhist prayer wheels in Kathmandu, Nepal
A row of prayer wheels at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Man walking with monkeys at Swayambhunath stupa
A man walks through a crowd of monkeys at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Buddhist statue in Kathmandu, Nepal
A Buddhist statue at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Mother and baby monkey in Kathmandu, Nepal
Mama monkey and her baby at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Himalayan sunset in Kathmandu, Nepal
Steve and Andrew take in the sunset over a Himalayan background in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal
Tibetan monk at Swayambhunath stupa in Kathmandu
A Tibetan buddhist monk walks by a row of prayer wheels at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Swayambhunath stupa at sunset, Kathmandu Nepal
Sunset at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
The "Eyes of Bodhnath" (the Eyes of the Buddha) at Swayambhunath
The "Eyes of Bodhnath" (the Eyes of the Buddha) at Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Buddhist statue in Kathmandu, Nepal
Buddhist statues at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Tibetan monks in Kathmandu, Nepal
Two buddhist monks in red robes talk to a student at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Monkey Pictures: Two monkeys grooming in Kathmandu
Two monkeys grooming each other at the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Tibetan prayer flags at Kathmandu's Monkey Temple
Prayer flags and visitors climbing the stairs of Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey temple) Kathmandu, Nepal. A UNESCO world heritage site.
Kathmandu Crowded City Buildings, Nepal
Apartments and buildings are densely packed in the urban parts of Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu street market, Nepal
A woman sells fresh meat in a shop down a gloomy side street in Kathmandu at dusk, Nepal
Nepali chicken curry and dal bhat lunch
Excellent chicken curry and traditional dal bhat (lentils and rice) for lunch in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Banzaa runs by in Dadhikot, Nepal
Banzaa running down the street outside his house in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Nepali village and green rice field at sunrise
Himalayan sunrise in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Banzaa posing for the camera
Banzaa takes time off from being silly to be silly. Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Himalayan mountain sunrise near Kathmandu
A great sunset over the Himalayan hills of Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Nepali village and green rice field at sunrise
Himalayan sunrise in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Traditional Nepali house and brilliant green rice field
View of traditional house roof and terraced rice fields in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Nepali village rice field at sunrise
A woman in a red sari walks in a terraced rice field in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Banzaa tries out his uncle's motorcycle
Banzaa checks out his new ride, Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
A dirty cow in Nepal
Washy washy? Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Nepal Village sunrise near Kathmandu
View of traditional house roof and terraced rice fields in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Nepali village rice field at sunrise
A woman in a red sari walks in a terraced rice field in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Himalayan mountain sunrise near Kathmandu
Sunrise view of snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks towering above the Kathmandu Valley. Dadhikot village, Nepal.
Banzaa on the roof in Nepal
Banzaa laughs during a game in Dadhikot village; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Alpenglow Himalayan mountain sunrise near Kathmandu
Alpenglow touches snow-capped Himalayan mountain peaks towering above the Kathmandu Valley. Dadhikot village, Nepal.
Nepal Village sunrise near Kathmandu
A man in blue walks in a terraced rice field in Dadhikot village; near Kathmandu, Nepal.
Watch out for low-hanging telephone wires in Nepal
Close calls with low-hanging wires made Steve and I question the wisdom of riding the roof of the local bus on the way to Dadhikot village in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
View of Leh in Ladakh, northern India
Panoramic view of the main settlement of Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan sunset view of the Stok mountain range from Shanti stu
Sunset over the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of the Stok mountain range from the Shanti stupa in Leh. This Buddhist Stupa was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1985. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Indian tourists & Himalayan sunset at Shanti stupa in Leh
Tourists at the Shanti stupa watch the Himalayan sunset over the Stok mountain range in Leh. This Buddhist Stupa was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1985. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Starry night in Leh; Ladakh, India
A clear, starry night in Leh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Tibetan monastery in the Himalayas at sunset; Leh, Ladakh
Himalayan alpenglow on the peaks surrounding the Stok Tibetan monastery in Leh, Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Ladakhi shopkeeper selling fruit in Leh; Ladakh, India
Ladakhi fruit vendor selling fresh produce at the bustling public market in Leh, Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan mountain valley in the Stok range near Leh
Himalayan mountain view of the Stok range and the valley outside Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan alpenglow at Stok Tibetan monastery in Leh, Ladakh
Himalayan alpenglow sunset behind the Stok Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Leh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Stok mountain range viewed from Leh in Ladakh, India
Himalayan sunset view of the snow-capped Stok mountain range near Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan mountain sunset from the Shanti stupa in Leh, Ladakh
Kris and Kristen watch the Himalayan sunset over the snow-capped Stok mountain range from the Shanti stupa in Leh. This Buddhist Stupa was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1985. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan mountain peak view from the Shanti Tibetan gompa in Le
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks of the Stok mountain range outside Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan alpenglow sunset in Leh; Ladakh, India
Orange Himalayan alpenglow on the Himalayan foothills near Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Himalayan foothills sunset in Leh; Ladakh, India
Himalayan mountain valley beneath the Stok mountain range outside Leh in Ladakh. Exploring India's Himalayas and Tibetan culture around Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, Northern India.
Lijiang Old Town with a background of mountains
Traditional style rooftops with mountains in the background in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town street scene
Two men silhoetted against the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
After school game in Old Town Lijiang
Boys play after school in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A Chinese restaurant in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese restaurant beside the brook in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Goldfish in Old Town Lijiang
Goldfish swim in the stream that flows through Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shoppers in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Shoppers looking for good deals in the shops of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Two Naxi Chinese women in Old Town Lijiang
Two Naxi women in traditional dress in old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, China
Detail shot of the cobbled streets in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Man on a motorcycle in Old Town Lijiang
A man on a motorcycle driving down the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Street Cafe scene in Old Town Lijiang
Young Chinese socializing in a cafe in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Two Naxi women in Old Town Lijiang
Two Naxi women in traditional dress in old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Young Chinese woman on the phone in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese woman talking on a cell phone in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mao Zedong Statue in Lijiang, China
Statue of Chairman Mao Zedong outside Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang highway in Yunnan, China
The highway leaving Old Town Lijiang with mountains in the background, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountain peaks at sunset above Old Town Lijiang
Snowy mountains and blue skies near Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional housing design and mountains in Old Town Lijiang
Traditional-style rooftops against a background of snowy mountains near Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountain Biking in Northwest Yunnan, China
Preston avoids the old town crowds on a dirt track outside Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A boy plays on the street in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An ancient Chinese car in Old Town Lijiang
An old Chinese car in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset and shopping in Old Town Lijiang
Old Town Lijiang shops at dusk, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A shaggy sheepdog in Old Town Lijiang
A shaggy sheepdog dressed in a jacket in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town Shopkeeper, China
A Chinese shop keeper in the sun outside her shop in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset over the shops of Old Town Lijiang
Shoppers browsing storefronts in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional Naxi hot pot in Old Town Lijiang
Preston tries the Naxi hotpot in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Night streets lit by glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
Glowing red lanterns light the small brook running through Old Town Lijiang at night, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Night streets lit by glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
Walking the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang lit by glowing red lanterns, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Prague Caf
The Prague Caf
Tea by the light of glowing lanterns in Old Town Lijiang
A small girl having tea outside a shop in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
George W. Bush's Naxi Chinese look-alike
A painting of an old Naxi Chinese woman who looks suspiciously like George W. Bush in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A traditional Chinese restaurant lit by glowing lanterns in Old
A great Chinese restaurant shopfront lit by glowing yellow and red lanterns in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Warming by the fire in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese toddler warms by the fire on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Checking e-mail at Mama Naxi's Guesthouse in Old Town Lijiang
Preston gets some help with an e-mail from a feline editor at Mama Naxi's Guesthouse in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A vegetable vendor on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, China
A woman sells vegetables on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A golden sunset and the last light of the day on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An old man in Old Town Lijiang
An elderly man in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shops lining cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang
Shops and restaurants near Mama Naxi's guest house in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Rooftop view of Old Town Lijiang
Tangled wires and curved rooftops crowd together in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Red door of an Old Town Lijiang shop
A shopkeeper outside her store in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional rooftop and blue sky in Old Town Lijiang
A traditional roof under a blue sky in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An old man on the streets of Old Town Lijiang
An old man watching the day go by on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Smoking a cigarette in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Sunset silhoettes a man smoking a cigarette on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Chinese shoppers in Old Town Lijiang
A Chinese man looks for a bargain at one of the many shops in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A bicycle vendor in Old Town Lijiang, China
A vendor peddles a bicycle cart on the cobbled streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
An afghan hound in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
Requiring "minimum of 30 minutes of free galloping per day", this afghan hound gets in some galloping time on the streets of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Looking for a bargain in Old Town Lijiang
Shoppers looking for bargains in the many stores of Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A toddler playing in the streets of Old Town Lijiang
A toddler plays in the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
The overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou
Looking out the window of the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou; Yunnan province, China.
Guilin view from the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Gua
Misty karst mountains near Guilin, China as seen through the window of the overnight sleeper train from Kunming to Guangzhou.
Shenzhen's busy streets
Busy city street of Shenzhen, China
A boy on his bike in Old Town Lijiang
A young Chinese boy peddles his bike on the cobbled streets of old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shenzhen International Airport at night
Shenzhen International Airport, Shenzhen, China
A Naxi Chinese woman in Old Town Lijiang
An elderly Naxi woman crossing a cobbled street in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Lijiang Old Town rooftops
A skyline of traditional roofs and lanterns under a perfect blue sky in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Street scene in Old Town Lijiang
Daily life in Old Town Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Clown fish family underwater photography in Palawan
Clown fish family in Palawan. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Giant trevally (tuna) snorkeling on Miniloc Island in Palawan
Snorkeling with a giant trevally tuna and a school of fish at Miniloc Island in Palawan. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Snorkeling with a school of fish on Miniloc Island in Palawan
School of fish at Miniloc Island. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
School of small fish on Miniloc Island in Palawan
School of fish at Miniloc Resort. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Scuba diving with a sea turtle near Miniloc Island in Palawan
Hawksbill sea turtle and diver at Miniloc Island. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Sea turtle and underwater photographer near Miniloc Island, Pala
Scuba diver with Canon underwater point and shoot camera swimming with a hawksbill sea turtle in Palawan. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Clown fish and sea anemone in Palawan: El Nido underwater photog
Pair of orange tomato clown fish and their anemone near Miniloc Island in Palawan. Underwater photography from scuba diving trip to Miniloc and Lagen Island resorts in El Nido; Palawan, Philippines.
Indian auto rickshaw driver near Connaught Place, New Delhi
An Indian autorickshaw taxi cab driver on a New Delhi street near Connaught Place. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Indian auto ricksaw taxi speeding towards Connaught Place, New D
Indian auto rickshaw taxi drivers speeding through the New Delhi streets in traffic near Connaught Place. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Indian autorickshaw driver portrait near Connaught Place, New De
Indian auto rickshaw taxi cab driver smiles for the camera in busy New Delhi traffic near Connaught Place. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
New Delhi traffic on a busy street in India
A busy street in New Delhi clogged with rickshaws, autorickshaws, pedestrians, push carts, and cattle. Highlights of New Delhi, including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Pahar Ganj street market: New Delhi, India
Bustling street market on a busy street in the Pahar Ganj neighborhood of New Delhi. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
New Delhi taxi cab near Connaught Place, India
Front grill of a typical New Delhi taxi cab in India. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Hot red chili peppers for sale in a New Delhi market, India
Dried red peppers for making spicy Indian curries at a busy street market in New Delhi. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Indian food: Chicken tikka masala in New Delhi
Indian food: chicken tikka masala at an authentic Indian restaurant in New Delhi. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Fresh Indian spices for sale at a street market in New Delhi
Freshly ground yellow tumeric, red chili, and green coriander powders for sale at busy market in New Delhi for making traditional Indian food. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Inside the auto rickshaw: New Delhi city travel in India
Insider's view of a New Delhi autorickshaw in heavy traffic. Highlights of New Delhi: including the Connaught Place market and authentic Indian food in Pahar Ganj.
Blue water tropical islands near El Nido, Palawan
Tropical blue water and small karst limestone islands of the Bacuit archipelago near the South China Sea. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Palm tree on a Palawan island beach
Close up macro photo of green palm tree branches and pineapple coconut. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Filipina holding a crab on a Palawan island beach
Filipina holding a sand crab on an island beach in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Blue water island hopping in Palawan near El Nido
Island hopping trip to a deserted white sand beach in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
White sand bar of Snake Island near El Nido, Palawan
White sand beach and blue water sand bar of Snake Island with an outrigger 'pump boat' in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Tropical island beach sunset over Cadlao Island, El Nido
Tropical island sunset behind Cadlao Island in El Nido, Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Beach sunrise in El Nido, Palawan
Beach sunrise in El Nido town with a background of karst limestone cliffs. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Cadlao Island viewed through tall palm trees; El Nido, Palawan
Tall palm trees, blue skies and Cadlao Island near El Nido in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Palawan island hopping near Lagen Island; Palawan
Resort speed boat from Lagen Island and a Palawan Island beach. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Caribbean blue water island beach near El Nido, Palawan
Blue water, white sand, and palm trees on a deserted Palawan island beach. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Sea kayak paddling across the Miniloc Island blue lagoon
Paddling a yellow sea kayak across the blue lagoon on Miniloc Island near El Nido on the Bacuit archipelago in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Karst limestone islands and blue water near El Nido, Palawan
White sand island beach and blue water in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Tropical karst limestone islands near El Nido, Palawan
Karst limestone islands dot the Bacuit archipelago at the edge of the South China Sea in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Tropical blue water and karst limstone cliffs on Miniloc Island
The Big Lagoon on Miniloc island is pretty ideal for sea kayaking. With sapphire-blue water and towering karst limestone cliffs, it is one of the most dramatic places I have ever paddled. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Miniloc Island sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Blue water sea kayak paddling out of the Big Lagoon on Miniloc Island in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
White sand bar and blue water at Snake Island, Palawan
Swimmer on a white sand bar with blue water on Snake Island in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Snake Island white sand bar near El Nido, Palawan
Island hopping trip to the white sand bar on Snake Island near El Nido in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Tropical island and blue water near El Nido, Palawan
Blue water tropical islands dot the Bacuit archipelago near El Nido in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Miniloc Island resort in El Nido, Palawan
Blue water and an outrigger pump boat beside the Miniloc Island beach resort. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Tropical island view of Bacuit archipelago near El Nido, Palawan
Bacuit archipelago karst island beaches in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Karst limestone cliffs and blue water lagoon on Miniloc Island
Paddling the Big Lagoon on Miniloc Island with blue skies overhead. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Miniloc island resort in El Nido, Palawan
Beach bungalows on stilts above blue water at the Miniloc Island resort in Palawan near El Nido. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Lagen Island resort near El Nido, Palawan
Relaxing at the Lagen Island beach resort at the edge of the South China Sea in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
White sand bar at Snake Island in Palawan, Philippines
White sand and blue water on an island hopping trip to Snake Island on the Bacuit archipelago. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Blue water beside Miniloc resort in El Nido
Beach bungalows beside blue water at the Miniloc Island beach resort on the edge of the South China Sea. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Ocean sunset at the Lagen resort pool; El Nido
Resort pool sunset at Lagen Island near the edge of the South China Sea. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Sea kayaks on a white sand beach, Palawan
Brightly colored sea kayaks from Lagen Island resort on a white sand beach in Palawan. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Relaxing by the pool at Lagen Resort near El Nido
Relaxing beside the Lagen Island beach resort pool at sunset. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Palawan fisherman paddling a bangka near El Nido
A Filipino fisherman paddling a small 'bangka' outrigger sea kayak across blue water beside a white sand island beach. Philippine island beach resort trip and island hopping around El Nido, Miniloc Island, and Lagen Island in Palawan.
Palm tree, blue water and a tropical island in El Nido, Palawan
Palawan tropical island (Cadlao) framed by a palm tree against a background of blue sky and blue water. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Bunch of fresh bananas and a beach sunset behind Cadlao Island i
A bunch of freshly cut bananas on the table of a villa in Palawan with an island beach sunset in the background. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Underwater photography: Monkey swimming on a Palawan tropical is
Funny pictures: A monkey swimming underwater with bubbles coming out of his nose against a blue water background in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Monkey swimming on a tropical island beach in Palawan
Funny pictures: a monkey relaxing on an island beach in Palawan by taking a swim. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Underwater photography: Monkey swimming on a Palawan tropical is
Funny pictures: A monkey swimming underwater and looking at the camera against a blue water background in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Monkey grooming my hair in Palawan
Funny pictures: A monkey tries to become friends by grooming my hair to find fleas (not sure if he was successful). Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Monkey biting a hand in El Nido, Palawan
Don't try this at home: Monkey biting my hand to say hello (don't worry, he didn't break the skin). Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Monkey portrait: Moy the monkey jumping towards the camera
Moy the jumping monkey about to land on the camera lens. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
El Nido tropical island beach surrounded by blue water
A white sand tropical island beach in Palawan with blue skies and blue water in the background. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
White sand beach shaded by palm trees near El Nido, Palawan
Palawan tropical island beach shaded by palm trees. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Palm trees and blue sky in El Nido, Palawan
Palawan tropical island beach shaded by palm trees. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
White sand beach shaded by palm trees near El Nido, Palawan
Palawan tropical island beach beside blue water and shaded by palm trees. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Baby monkey portrait in El Nido, Palawan
A baby monkey looks into the camera while perched on Del's shoulder. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Baby monkey on my shoulder on a Palawan island beach
Lulu the baby monkey sits on my shoulder in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Baby monkey on Kris' shoulder on a Palawan island beach
Lulu the baby monkey sits on Kris's shoulder in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Preston rides the roof of the bus to Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Preston takes the cheap seat on the roof of a dusty, speeding bus on the way to Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Riding the roof from El Nido to Puerto Princesa, Palawan
View from the roof of the "dust bus" on the road from El Nido to Puerto Princesa. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Palawan island beach night: starry night sky lit by campfire
A starry night on a Palawan island beach lit by the glow of a dying fire. Palawan island beach night Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Ocean sunset behind Cadlao, a large tropical island near El Nido
A perfect island beach sunset behind Cadlao Island in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
El Nido tropical island beach surrounded by blue water
A tropical island beach in Palawan with blue skies and blue water in the background. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Tropical island beach and palm tree shade near El Nido, Palawan
Palawan white sand island beach shaded by palm trees with a background of blue water. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Jumping monkey on a Palawan island beach near El Nido
Funny pictures: Moy the jumping monkey dives for the blue water of a Palawan Island beach. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Ocean sunset behind Cadlao, a large tropical island near El Nido
Tropical island beach sunset behind Cadlao Island in Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
El Nido beach night in Palawan
Preston plans the next leg of the trip on a Palawan beach night in El Nido. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Beach sunset behind Cadlao, a large tropical island near El Nido
Beach sunset view of Cadlao, a tropical island in El Nido, Palawan. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Palm tree, blue water and a tropical island in El Nido, Palawan
Palawan tropical island (Cadlao) framed by a palm tree against a background of blue sky and blue water. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
An El Nido street ends in white sand beach and blue water in Pal
A Palawan street ends in a white sand beach beside blue water in El Nido. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
El Nido tropical island beach surrounded by blue water
Kris stands on a Palawan white sand island beach shaded by palm trees with a background of blue water. Travel photography of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Palawan white sand tropical island beach beside blue water near
Panoramic photo of a white sand tropical island beach in Palawan with blue water and blue skies. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island beach with karst limestone formation
Panoramic photo of a karst limestone cliff plunging into blue water on a Palawan white sand island beach. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island beach with karst limestone cliff
Wide angle view of Palawan white sand island beach with karst limestone cliff and blue water. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Kris dives through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Preston and Kris swim through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling in the blue water lagoon of the Secret Beach in Palaw
Snorkeling in the lagoon after swimming through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan island hopping to the Secret Beach near El Nido
Hanging out at Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan Secret Beach and tropical island lagoon near El Nido
Wide angle view of the lagoon and hidden entrance to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Relaxing in the blue water lagoon of the Secret Beach near El Ni
Preston taking a break at Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island hopping in an outrigger boat
An outrigger fishing boat enters a blue water lagoon in Palawan on an island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Tropical island with white sand beach surrounded by blue water i
A small tropical island in Palawan with a karst limestone cliff and a white sand beach surrounded by blue water. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Blue water, white sand and waves on a Palawan tropical island be
Preston walks in the surf on a Palawan white sand island beach. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island beach sunrise and blue water lagoon
A beach sunrise glows against the karst limestone cliffs beside a white sand island beach. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
White sand island beach beside a blue water lagoon in Palawan
A Palawan beach sunrise on a small tropical island with karst limestone formation and lying within the Bacuit archipelago. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Kris dives through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Kris snorkeling towards the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Diving through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Erica dives through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Blue water snorkeling around karst limestone formations in Palaw
Snorkeling around the karst limestone rock formations of the blue water lagoon on a Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan outrigger boat on a tropical island beach
Panoramic photo of a white sand tropical island beach in Palawan, palm tree and an outrigger boat anchored in blue water. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island hopping in an outrigger boat
An outrigger fishing boat enters a blue water lagoon in Palawan on an island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
A karst limestone cliff hides the underwater entrance to the Sec
An outrigger fishing boat approaches the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Relaxing in the blue water lagoon of the Secret Beach near El Ni
Taking a break at Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Blue water tropical island beach in Palawan
Blue water surrounds a small Palawan tropical island beach shaded by palm trees. Palawan blue water tropical island with palm tree shaded beach
A karst limestone cliff hides the underwater entrance to the Sec
Wide angle view of the lagoon and hidden entrance to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan island hopping to the Secret Beach near El Nido
Hanging out at Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Underwater entrance to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Tropical fish guard the entrance to the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Snorkeling through a hidden cave to the Secret Beach in Palawan
Preston dives through the hidden underwater cave that leads to Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Scuba divers and dive boat on a white sand tropical island beach
Scuba divers climb onto an outrigger scuba diving boat anchored in blue water beside a white sand island beach. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Relaxing in the blue water lagoon of the Secret Beach in Palawan
Preston taking a break at Palawan's "Secret Beach", supposedly the inspiration for Alex Garland's novel and movie "The Beach". Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
White sand tropical island beach and blue water in Palawan
Karst limestone cliffs on a white sand island beach in Palawan beside blue water. Island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan white sand tropical island beach
Karst limestone cliffs on a white sand island beach in Palawan beside blue water. Island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Scuba divers and dive boat on a white sand tropical island beach
Scuba divers climb onto an outrigger dive boat anchored in blue water on a Palawan tropical island. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan tropical island surrounded by blue water
Blue water surrounds a small Palawan island beach with a karst limestone cliff towering above it. Palawan island hopping trip near El Nido, Philippines.
Palawan clown fish - Underwater Photography
Underwater photograph of a clown fish near El Nido; Palawan province, Philippines. The ocellaris species of Clown fish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is closely related to the Orange Clown fish (Amphiprion percula) and often lives in association with the sea anemone Heteractis magnifica.
Underwater photography: Palawan blue ribbon eel
A blue ribbon eel looks out of its coral reef home on Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
Blue water scuba diving in Palawan near El Nido
Preston heads for the surface after a dive on a Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
Clown fish family - Palawan Underwater Photography
A "Finding Nemo" clown fish family in Palawan. El Nido; Palawan province, Philippines. This underwater photo was shot while snorkeling a Palawan coral reef on a small island that is a part of the archipelago near El Nido. Generally it seemed like the coral reefs there weren't in really great shape (a coral bleaching event killed off some of the reefs several years before). Still, I always love to take underwater photos of clown fish so when I found this pair living in their anemone I got a few shots.
School of fish against a blue water background in Palawan
A school of tiny fish swimming against a background of blue water on a Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
Scuba diving "Ok sign" in Palawan near El Nido
Preston gives the scuba diving "ok sign" on a Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
School of fish swimming above a coral reef in Palawan
A small school of fish swims above a garden of coral reef on a Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
School of fish swimming above a coral reef in Palawan
A small school of fish swims above a garden of coral reef on a Palawan scuba diving trip near El Nido in the Philippines.
Sea kayak on a white sand island beach beside blue water lagoon
A traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak on a white sand beach beside a blue water lagoon on a remote island beach in Palawan. Overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Snorkeling a blue water lagoon on a remote tropical island in Pa
Kris and Kristen snorkeling in the shallow blue water of a remote island beach at the edge of the South China Sea in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Blue water sea kayak paddling on a tropical island
Paddling a sea kayak across a blue water lagoon on a Palawan tropical island. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan blue water sea kayak paddling
Paddling a sea kayak across a blue water lagoon on a Palawan tropical island. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan sea kayak trip to a tropical island beach
Kris and Kristen read the GPS to plan the next leg of the trip on an island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Packing the sea kayak on a Palawan island beach
Kris packs his sea kayak on a white sand island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach with blue water lagoon - Palawan
A white sand island beach beside a blue water lagoon in Palawan shaded by trees. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach with blue water lagoon - Palawan
A white sand island beach beside a blue water lagoon in Palawan shaded by trees. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
El Nido Palawan sea kayaking
Kris lands his sea kayak at the El Nido Beach in Palawan with Cadlao Island in the background. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Outrigger sea kayak on a white sand island beach in Palawan
A traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak on a white sand beach beside a blue water lagoon on a remote island beach in Palawan. Overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Paddling a sea kayak towards a Palawan tropical island
Paddling a sea kayak towards Cadlao Island near El Nido in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan blue water sea kayak paddling near El Nido
Preston paddles a traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across the blue water of the island beach surrounding El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan karst limestone cliff and blue water of the South China
Kris disappears behind the big ocean waves of the South China Sea against a background of jagged karst limestone cliff. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Paddling a sea kayak towards a small tropical island beach in Palawan near El Nido. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan Island Beach sea kayak paddling
Kris and Kristen launch their sea kayaks into the blue waters surrounding a white sand island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan island beach camping - sea kayak island hopping trip
Kris and Kristen build a small cooking fire on a Palawan island beach as the sun sets over the small tropical islands of the Bacuit Archipelago in the background. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan white sand island beach and blue water lagoon
Three sea kayaks on a Palawan island beach beside a blue water lagoon in the Philippines. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan blue water sea kayak paddling near El Nido
Kris paddles a sea kayak past small ocean waves towards Cadlao Island in El Nido. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Blue water sea kayak paddling
Paddling a sea kayak across a blue water lagoon on a Palawan tropical island. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach with blue water lagoon and outrigger sea k
An outrigger "bangka" sea kayak beside a blue water lagoon and white sand island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Paddling the South China Sea in an outrigger sea kayak
Paddling a sea kayak in the South China Sea towards karst limestone cliffs in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan outrigger sea kayak paddling near El Nido
Preston paddles a traditional "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across the blue water of the island beach surrounding El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Paddling a sea kayak to a tropical island beach in Palawan
Preston paddles a traditional "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across the blue water of the island beach surrounding El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Tropical Island blue water sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Paddling a traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across a blue water lagoon in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan sea kayak paddling overnight camping trip
Kris and Kristen waiting for me to put the camera back in the bag on the way to the outer islands of the Bacuit Archipelago. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Blue water sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Preston paddles a traditional outrigger sea kayak across a shallow section of blue water near El Nido, Philippines. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
White sand tropical island beach with blue water lagoon and outr
A traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak on a white sand beach beside a blue water lagoon on a deserted island beach in Palawan. Overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan blue water sea kayak paddling
Preston paddles a traditional "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across the blue water of the island beach surrounding El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines.
Tropical island sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Paddling a traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak towards Cadlao Island. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan karst limestone cliff and blue water sea kayak paddling
Kris paddling his sea kayak beside a towering karst limestone cliff in the South China Sea in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach sunrise in Palawan
Preston sleeps through a Palawan beach sunrise near El Nido. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Palawan tropical island beach sunrise
Preston sleeps through a Palawan beach sunrise near El Nido. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Jagged karst limestone cliff and the South China Sea in Palawan
Jagged karst limestone cliffs plunge into the blue water of the South China Sea at the edge of the Bacuit Archipelago in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach night in Palawn
Island beach night in Palawan lit by candles--we slept under mosquito nets. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
South China Sea Blue Water sea kayak paddling
Paddling a traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak towards a karst limestone cliff in the South China Sea. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical Island blue water sea kayak paddling in Palawan
Paddling a traditional Filipino "bangka" outrigger sea kayak across a blue water lagoon in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach sunset cooking in Palawan
Kris and Kristen build a cooking fire during a Palawan island beach sunset. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Cooking dinner on a tropical island beach in Palawan
Kris cooks dinner during a Palawan tropical island beach sunset. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach sea kayak paddling
Paddling a traditional outrigger "bangka" sea kayak towards a small tropical island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
South China Sea karst limestone formation in Palawan
A large karst limestone rock formation juts out of the South China Sea in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach with blue water lagoon in Palawan
Kris and Kristen land their sea kayaks on a Palawan island beach beside a blue water lagoon. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical island beach with blue water lagoon
Blue water lagoon and tropical island beach in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical Island beach with fooprints in the sand - Palawan
A deserted beach with footprints in the sand on Dilumacad Island, a small tropical island near El Nido. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Paddling a sea kayak towards the South China Sea in Palawan
Kris paddles his sea kayak towards the open South China Sea across a blue water lagoon in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Paddling a sea kayak towards the South China Sea in Palawan
Paddling a traditional outrigger "bangka" sea kayak towards the open South China Sea in Palawan. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical Island sea kayak beach camping
Two sea kayaks on the Dilumacad Island beach in Palawan at sunset. Sea kayak tropical island overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Tropical Island Beach Night - Palawan
Beach night on a small tropical island in Palawan. Sea kayak island beach overnight paddling / camping trip through the Bacuit Archipelago near El Nido, Palawan.
Blue Water Tropical Island Paradise in the Philippines
Perfectly blue water surrounds a tropical island beach with white sand. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Blue water Philippine Island surrounded by coral reef
Caribbean blue water surrounding a white sand tropical island beach. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Tropical Island sea kayak paddling in the Philippines
Paddling a traditional outrigger "bangka" sea kayak towards a white sand island beach. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Island Beach, Blue Water, and an Outrigger Sea Kayak
A Filipino fisherman with a traditional outrigger "bangka" sea kayak beside a tropical island beach. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Tropical Island, blue water and a Filipino fisherman in Samar
A fisherman from the Philippines with his outrigger "bangka" sea kayak beside a white sand tropical island beach. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
White sand beach on a tropical island in the Philippines
Deep Caribbean blue water surrounds a small tropical island paradise. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Blue water island beach in the Philippines
Clear tropical blue water surrounds a white sand tropical beach with palm trees. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Blue water coral reef surrounding an island beach
Clear Caribbean blue water and coral reef surrounds an island beach with white sand. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Tropical island beach with white sand in the Philippines
Philippine tropical island beach paradise with white sand and surrounded by blue water. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Philippine Island white sand beach in Samar
Calm blue sea and a tropical island beach with white sand. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
White sand tropical island beach surrounded by blue water
Blue water, blue skies, and white cumulus clouds behind a tropical island beach. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Filipino Fisherman paddling an outrigger "bangka" sea kayak
A fisherman in the Philippines paddling a traditional outrigger "bangka" sea kayak. Island hopping trip in the Philippines near Guiuan in Eastern Samar.
Bohol island beach sunset on Pamilacan
An orange sun sets over the Bohol Sea from the Pamilacan Island beach. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Black dog on the Pamilacan Island beach at sunrise
A black dog poses for the camera on the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island at sunrise. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Orange beach sunset on Pamilacan Island
The sun sets behind a mango tree and the Bohol Sea from the Pamilacan Island beach. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Filipino father and son on the Pamilacan Island beach at sunset
A father and son from Pamilacan island pose for the camera on an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
A Pamilacan Island boy flying his kite on the beach
A Filipino boy flying a kite on the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Traditional Filipino 'bangka' sea kayak on the beach at sunset
A beach sunset on Pamilacan Island behind the remains of a Spanish colonial-era stone fort in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Sunset fishing on Pamilacan Island in Bohol
Filipino fishermen from Pamilacan Island unload their catch of small fish on the beach at sunset. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Watching the Pamilacan Island cock fight from a coconut tree
A Filipino boy from Pamilacan Island watches the Sunday afternoon cock fight from the top of a green coconut palm tree on Pamilacan Island. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Tall palm trees on an island beach at sunset
A purple beach sunset behind coconut palm trees on the Pamilacan Island beach. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Filipino fisherman showing his catch on Pamilacan Island
A Filipino fisherman shows off his catch of small fish at sunset on the Pamilacan Island beach in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
The cock fight begins: Roosters are matched for a fight to the d
The Pamilacan Island barangay captain prepares his fighting cock for the Sunday afternoon cock fight on the island. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Purple beach sunrise over the 'Dakit Dakit' mangrove trees on Pa
Sunrise over the white sand beach of Pamilacan Island glows purple against the sky behind the 'Dakit Dakit' mangroves growing on the remains of a Spanish garrison turret from the colonial times in the Philippines. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Cock fight roosters are selected for their fights
Filipino men prepare their fighting cocks for the Sunday afternoon cock fight on Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Starry night on the beach at Pamilacan Island
Stars glow in the sky on a Pamilacan Island beach night in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Pamilacan Island beach sunset behind a 'bangka' sea kayak
Red beach sunset from Pamilacan Island beach in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Island ferry boat beached on the white sand of Pamilacan Island
Beach sunset on Pamilacan Island with a 'pump boat' ferry beached on the white sand. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
A Filipino boy from Pamilacan poses beside the beach
A Filipino boy poses for the camera beside the white sand beach on Pamilacan Island in Bohol. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Beach sunrise on Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines
Pamilacan Island beach sunrise beside a beached 'pump boat' island ferry on white sand. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Tall palm trees against a blue sky background in Bohol
Tall palm trees stretch into a clear blue sky on the Pamilacan Island beach in Bohol at sunrise. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
A Pamilacan Island boy holds up two fighting crabs on the beach
A Pamilacan Island boy digs up two sand crabs on the beach at sunset. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Rooster crowing near the beach on Pamilacan Island at sunrise
A Pamilacan Island rooster crowing at sunrise near the remains of a garrison fort turret, a relic of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Rooster prepared for cock fight at the Pamilacan cock pit
A fighting cock strains to attack its competitor in a Sunday afternoon cock fight on Pamilacan Island. Overnight beach camping trip to Pamilacan Island in Bohol, Philippines.
Two Indian boys near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan
Two Rajasthani boys outside a mud hut in the desert near Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Rajasthani boy playing the ravanta in Jaisalmer, India
Indian boy playing the ravanta--a traditional Rajasthani musical instrument--inside his family's mud hut in Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Ruins of a sandstone haveli temple near Jaisalmer; Rajasthan, In
Ruins of domed havelis in the desert outside Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Rajasthani musician playing the ravanta inside a mud hut in Jais
Rajasthani musician playing the ravanta with his wife and kids inside their traditional mud hut outside Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Indian woman baking chapati bread in Rajasthan, India
A Rajasthani woman in a red sari making dough for chapati bread in Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Interior of carved sandstone haveli in Rajasthan, India
Intricately-carved golden dome of a Rajasthani desert haveli near Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Rajasthan India travel: sandstone haveli near Jaisalmer
Interior view of a Rajasthani desert haveli with detailed sandstone carvings. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Rajasthani old woman at a small village in the Thar Desert, Indi
Rajasthani woman in a Great Thar desert village outside of Jaisalmer. Exploring the culture of Rajasthan inside the Golden Triangle near Jaisalmer, India.
Mountain Biking in Shangri La at sunset
Preston looks for the fast track to enlightenment on a bike trip to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan sunset in Shangri La in Yunnan China
A purple sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Yunnan sunset in Shangri La
Traditional houses at sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow at sunset in Shangri La
Preston takes a sunset hike at Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Sunset over the Tibetan monastery in Shangri La
Tibetan monks walk along a stone walkway at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Yak butter tea in Shangri La
A Tibetan man makes traditional yak butter tea at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Monastery at sunset
A Tibetan man reads by the light of the window at Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery
A small dog on the roof of a small house at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China
A Chinese man pushes a cart in front of the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan prayer flags in Shangri La at sunset
Tibetan prayer flags at sunset at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan monk in Shangri La
A Tibetan monk silhoetted against a bright yellow wall walks up the stairs of the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
"Is there anything you didn't bring?"
Preston enjoys the benefits of packing light after meeting an overstuffed traveler in Lijiang, Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Exploring a Tibetan Monastery in Shagri La
Preston takes the stairs to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Entrance
Preston explores Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mountain Biking in Shangri La; Yunnan China
Preston looks for the fast track to enlightenment on a bike trip to Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Paintings Detail
Detail of Tibetan painting and artwork on the walls of Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan Monks in Shangri La at sunset
Tibetan monks walk along a stone walkway at the Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Traditional Tibetan house in China
Tibetan family on a tractor in front of a traditional house near Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Tibetan house in China
Detail of the roof of a traditional Tibetan house near Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Shangri La Tibetan Buddhist monastery Paintings Detail
Detail of Tibetan painting and artwork on the walls of Ganden Sumtseling Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Zhongdian (Shangri-La); Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Mother monkey growls at the camera as she defends her dead baby;
A mother monkey holding her dead baby growls at the camera near the Jakhu Monkey Temple in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Buying fried snacks at a market in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Buying baked and fried snacks at a street market in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Jumping monkey in Shimla; Himachal Pradesh, India
A monkey jumping from the roof of a building into a pine tree in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Indian sadhus beg on the street in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Two Indian sadhus beg for spare change near a street market in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Foggy forest on a gloomy day in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Towering trees in a misty park on the hike to the Jakhu Monkey Temple in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
An Indian man walks by a pack of monkeys on a foggy day in Shiml
An Indian man walking towards the Shimla square past a group of monkeys. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Giant orange monkey on the street in Shimla; Himachal Pradesh, I
A giant orange monkey growls at the camera on the street in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Hindu statues near the Jakhu Monkey Temple in Shimla, Himachal P
Hindu statues on a misty afternoon near the Jakhu Monkey Temple in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Monkey eating grass on a foggy day in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
A monkey eating grass near the Jakhu Monkey Temple in Shimla on a foggy afternoon. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Fried dough at a snack market in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Making fried dough snacks at an Indian restaurant in Shimla. Travel in Himachal Pradesh: exploring an old British Empire Hill station in Shimla with packs of monkeys, misty mountains, and Indian street food.
Shimla 'Toy Train' races through the mountains of Himachal Prade
Green vegetation blurs past the window of the Shivalik Express as it leaves Shimla. Taking the Shivalik Express 'Toy Train' through the Himalayan foothills of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to Kalka; a UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
Indian boy looking out the window of the Shimla 'Toy Train' in H
An Indian boy watches the green Himalayan foothills speed by outside the window of the Shivalik Express 'Toy Train'. Taking the Shivalik Express 'Toy Train' through the Himalayan foothills of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to Kalka; a UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
Inside the Shimla 'Toy Train' in Himachal Pradesh, India
Passengers on the Shivalik Express having tea and coffee as the Himalayan foothills blur outside the window. Taking the Shivalik Express 'Toy Train' through the Himalayan foothills of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to Kalka; a UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
Indian boy smiling out the window of the Shivalik Express in Him
An Indian boy smiles as he looks out the window of the Shivalik Express speeding through the Himalayan foothills away from Shimla. Taking the Shivalik Express 'Toy Train' through the Himalayan foothills of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to Kalka; a UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
Philippines surf boat trip: Outrigger bangka & surf boards
An outrigger "pump boat" bangka with surf boards and blue water on the way to Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Watching the surfers at Siargao Island from the Cloud 9 pier
Surfers watching the waves in front of the Cloud 9 surf pier. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Cloud 9 surf pier on Siargao Island, Philippines
Sam walking on the Cloud 9 surf pier at sunset. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Blue water boat trip to surf near Cloud 9, Siargao
Sande catching the Ocean 101 surf boat to Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino surfer riding a nice wave at Quicksilver; Cloud 9, Siar
A Siargao local surfer catching a big wave at Cloud 9 at sunset. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino surfer wipeout at Quicksilver; Cloud 9, Siargao
A Filipino surfer wipes out on a big wave near Cloud 9 at sunset. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Philippines surf boat trip near Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Corey catches the Ocean 101 surf boat back from a session at Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Siargao beach sunrise: Big waves behind the pier to Cloud 9
An orange Pacific Ocean beach sunrise behind a surfer on the Cloud 9 surf pier. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Ocean sunrise and big waves at Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Sunrise over the Pacific Ocean behind the surf pier at Cloud 9 with a surfer silhoetted against the sky. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Sunset surf trip to Cloud 9; Siargao Island, Philippines
Surfers walking the Cloud 9 surf pier as the beach sunset glows behind palm trees on the shoreline. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Blue water big wave surfing near Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Alex makes a bottom turn on a big blue water wave at Rock Island near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surfing a rainy day near Cloud 9; Siargao Island, Philippines
Filipino surfer catching a nice right-hander at Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Philippines blue water surf travel to Siargao Island, Mindanao
A Hawaiian surfer paddling away from an outrigger "bangka" surf boat to surf Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Beach sunset on the pier to Cloud 9, Siargao
Philippine Island beach sunset behind palm trees at the Cloud 9 surfing pier. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surfer girl resting between waves; Siargao, Philippines
A Filipino surfer girl takes a nap on a surf boat from Ocean 101 between waves near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino boy surfing a small wave near Cloud 9; Siargao Island
A Filipino boy catching a small blue water wave near the Cloud 9 surf pier; Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Philippine beach sunset at the Cloud 9 pier; Siargao surf trip
Beach sunset view from the Siargao Cloud 9 surf pier. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Motorcycle taxi to surf Cloud 9; Siargao, Philippines
Surfers taking a motorcycle taxi from General Luna to Cloud 9, surf boards on the "roof" of the bike. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surf boat trip near Cloud 9; Siargao Island, Philippines
Surf boards, blue water, and the Ocean 101 surf boat to Rock Island near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surfing a blue water wave near Cloud 9; Siargao Island, Philippi
Alex cuts back on a blue water wave at Rock Island near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Pacific Ocean sunset at Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Sunset ocean view from the surfing pier at Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surf travel to Cloud 9; Motorcycle taxi on Siargao Island
Surfers taking the motorcycle taxi on a dirt road lined with coconut trees to Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surfing boat trip to Siargao; Overnight ferry to Surigao
Ocean sunrise on the ferry boat from Cebu City to Surigao in Mindanao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Siargao surf travel; Unloading boat in General Luna
Surfer carrying his surf board from the Surigao ferry to Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surf travel in the Philippines near Cloud 9
Jonah waiting for a wave at Rock Island near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Blue water wave surfing near Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Surfer riding a blue water wave at Rock Island near Cloud 9 in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Blue water surf trip near Cloud 9; Siargao Island
Corey catches the Ocean 101 surf boat to Rock Island near Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino boy skim boarding Siargao near Cloud 9
Local Filipino surfer waiting for a wave on a rainy beach day in Siargao. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Blue water surf trip to Siargao Island, Philippines
Sande waxing his surf board on the surf bangka boat from Ocean 101 in Cloud 9. Philippines surf trip to Siargao Island; Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Surf trip to Seger Beach; Lombok, Indonesia
Preston finishes surfing an uncrowded break at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf trip to Lombok, Indonesia
Great sunset and great waves at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Kuta beach sunset; Lombok, Indonesia
A Japanese surfer watches an Indian Ocean sunset over the break at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf Travel on the Bali Coastal Road
Preston makes good time on the coastal highway on a bike with his surf board on the way to Lombok from Bali, Indonesia.
Surf trip from Bali to Lombok
The last stop. My friend Edi S
Sunset near Senggigi Port, Lombok Indonesia
We saw this great sunset from a little warung (restaurant) just outside the port of Senggigi on our way to surf Kuta Beach on Lombok
Surf travel: The boat from Bali to Lombok
Edi S
Surf trip from Bali to Senggigi; Lombok, Indonesia
Matt watches the sunset from the Lombok ferry from Bali on a surf road trip; Senggigi Port, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf travel to Mawi Beach; Lombok, Indonesia
A Local fisherman at Mawi Beach with small islands and waves in the background; Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf trip to Kuta Beach; Lombok, Indonesia
Edi S
Rainy day surf trip near Kuta Beach; Lombok
Rain or shine--Preston finds an uncrowded wave all to himself at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf trip near Kuta Beach, Indonesia
Preston and Edi take the back road to an afternoon surf session on the way to Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf trip at sunset near Kuta Beach, Lombok
Preston and Edi surfing an uncrowded break at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Blue wave back to the beach
Last ride of the day. Edi takes the white water across the rocky coral shallows at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Seger Beach sunset surf session; Lombok
Preston Schultz checks the afternoon swell at an uncrowded break at Seger Beach; Lombok, Indonesia.
Small islands, blue water and sunset at Lombok, Indonesia
Small islands jut dramatically from the blue water near Seger Beach; just outside Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Motorcycles with surf boards on the back road from Seger Beach,
Preston and Edi take their bikes on the back road from Seger Beach after an afternoon surf; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Indonesia surf trip with Motorcycles and surf boards
Preston and Edi take their bikes on the back road from Seger Beach after an afternoon surf; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Rainy day surf trip near Kuta Beach; Lombok
Matt, Preston and Edi put their surf boards on the bikes as it starts to rain; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Surf trip near Kuta Beach at sunset, Indonesia
"Five star" waves--Preston and Edi talk about the swell for an afternoon surf session at Seger Beach; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Near Kuta Beach for Sunset Surf
Last ride of the day. Edi S
Surf travel to Mawi Beach; Lombok, Indonesia
Edi watches the waves at Mawi Beach with a local fisherman; Lombok, Indonesia.
Motorcycles with surf boards on the back road from Seger Beach,
Preston and Edi take their bikes on the back road from Seger Beach after an afternoon surf; near Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
Bali surf trip self portrait on the coastal highway to Padangbai
"Look mom, no hands". Self portrait on the Bali coastal highway to catch the Lombok ferry at Padangbai on our Bali surf trip; Indonesia.
Surf trip on the Bali Coastal Road
Preston makes good time on the coastal highway on a bike with his surf board on the way to Lombok from Bali, Indonesia.
Small islands, blue water and sunset at Lombok, Indonesia
A great sunset from Seger Beach, just a short drive from Kuta; Lombok, Indonesia.
Tropical island beach with palm trees and white sand; Siargao
Towering palm trees against a blue sky background on an island beach in Siargao. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Palm trees against a blue sky backround on a white sand beach
Palm trees and blue skies on a white sand beach in Mindanao. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Philippine Island Beach with Palm Trees
Palm trees against a perfectly clear blue sky background on an island beach. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Pedicab tricycle traffic on a busy street in Surigao
A pedicab motorcycle tricycle cab driver in traffic near the Surigao City ferry port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and Cloud 9 surf pier; Siargao
Pacific Ocean sunrise over the surfing pier at Cloud 9. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Jeepney on a back road in the Philippines
Filipino jeepney bus travelling a back road on Siargao Island. Jeepneys in the Philippines are a relic of WWII when old American Army jeeps were extended and turned into public transportation. The Army is long gone, but the jeepney has become a symbol of Filipino ingenuity and is an icon on the roads everywhere from Manila to the most distant provinces. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Grilled chicken (lechon manok) for sale at a market near the Sur
Charcoal-grilled chicken at a small market near the Surigao City overnight ferry port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino kids playing in the street near the Surigao City ferry
Filipino kids smile for the camera on a street near the Surigao City overnight ferry port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Bajau sea gypsies paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak in Su
A Bajau father and son paddling an outrigger "bangka" sea kayak at the Surigao City ferry port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Tall palm trees on a Philippine Island beach
Tall palm trees against a perfect blue sky background on an a Philippine island beach. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Coconut palm trees on a white sand beach; Siargao Island
White sand island beach with coconut palm trees and a blue sky background in Siargao. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Tall coconut palm trees against a perfect blue sky background
Palm trees against a blue sky background on a Philippine island beach. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Tropical beach sunset near Cloud 9 in Siargao
Island beach sunset behind palm trees. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Phlippine Island beach with palm trees and the Cloud 9 pier; Sia
Beach view of the Cloud 9 surfing pier near General Luna. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Bajau sea gypsies paddling an outrigger 'bangka' sea kayak in Mi
Bajau sea gypsies paddling a "bangka" outrigger sea kayak at the Surigao City port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Philippine 'tricycle' pedicab speeding on a Surigao City street
Filipino motorcycle "tricycle" pedicab speeding on a street near the Surigao City ferry port. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Filipino boy jumping backwards from the Cloud 9 surf pier; Siarg
A Filipino boy jumping off the Cloud 9 surfing pier. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Beach sunset at the Cloud 9 surf pier in Siargao, Philippines
Beach sunset behind the Cloud 9 surfing pier. Philippines travel: exploring Siargao Island and Surigao del Norte in Mindanao.
Golden sunrise at the Taj Mahal in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
Golden sunrise at the Taj Mahal with the Taj reflected in the reflecting pool. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Hindu Huckleberry Finn at the Taj Mahal in Agra; Uttar Pradesh,
Portrait of the mischeivous 'Hindu Huckleberry Finn' smiling for the camera from his camel on the banks of the Yamuna River behind the Taj Mahal at sunset. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Purple sunset at the Taj Mahal in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
A cool purple sunset at the Taj Mahal while the last tourists of the day explore India's most recognizeable tourist spot. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
The shaded grounds of the Taj Mahal in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, Indi
A tourist rests on a bench located in the shade of a tall tree on the manicured grounds of the Taj Mahal. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Tajmahal sunset in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
A purple sunset at India's Taj Mahal. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal golden sunrise in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
Sunrise view of the Taj Mahal reflected in the reflecting pool as the first tourists arrive at 6:00 a.m.. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Indian Huckleberry Finn beside the river at the Taj Mahal in Agr
The Hindu Huckleberry Finn laughing at the camera from across the Yamuna River. I met this mischeivous boy riding his camel along the banks of the river as the sun was setting to the West of the Taj Mahal before I left on the night train to Varanasi. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Indian boy with camel at the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
An Indian boy poses with his camel on the banks of the Yamuna River with the Taj Mahal in the background. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Golden sunset behind the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Taj Mahal at sunset surrounded by a flock of birds. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Reflection of the Taj Mahal in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
Purple sunset reflection of the Taj Mahal in the rippling waters of the Yamuna River in Agra. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal river crossing in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
Indian men crossing Yamuna River behind the Taj Mahal at sunset. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Tajmahal river reflection in Agra; Uttar Pradesh, India
The Tajmahal reflected in the still water of the Yamuna River at sunset in India. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Taj Mahal purple sunset at the Yamuna River in Agra, India
A purple glow surrounds the Taj Mahal as it is reflected in the still water of the Yamuna River. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Indian boatman rowing across the river at the Taj Mahal in Agra,
An Indian boatman rows across the Yamuna River with the Taj Mahal in the background. Visiting India's most famous destination, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Taj was comissioned by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his third wife who died in 1631. Begun in 1632 and completed in 1653, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the eight wonders of the world.
Two Tibetan Buddhist monks with an umbrella on a rainy day in Dh
Two Tibetan monks in red robes walking under a rainbow-colored umbrella on a rainy day in McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Interior view of the Tibetan Buddhist temple at the Norbulingka
View of the main golden Buddha image inside the Tibetan Buddhist temple at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion outside of McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Dharamsala Tibetan Buddhist temple at the Norbulingka, India
The main altar and golden image of the Buddha inside the Tibetan temple at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Tibetan Buddhist monk sitting on a bench in Dharamsala, India
A Tibetan Buddhist monk resting on a park bench on the streets of McLeod Ganj in India. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Himachal Pradesh sunset in Dharamsala, India
Golden sunset over the green Himalayan foothills near a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in McLeod Ganj, India. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Orange Dharamsala sunset in Himachal Pradesh, India
Fiery orange sunset behind the trees on a ridge in McLeod Ganj, located in the Indian Himalayan foothills. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Ceremonial goblets and bowls at the Norbulingka Buddhist temple
Goblets and bowls on the main altar of the Tibetan Buddhist temple at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj in India. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Misty blue sunset in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh
Blue misty sunset in the Himalayan foothills of McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Golden Tibetan prayer wheels at the Norbulingka in Dharamsala, I
Spinning Tibetan prayer wheel at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Golden Buddha and Tibetan thangka paintings at the Norbulingka i
Interior view of the main Buddhist temple at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Tibetan Buddhist monk drawing a thangka painting at the Norbulin
Tibetan monk drawing a symmetrical thangka painting at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Indian boys near the Norbulingka in Himachal Pradesh
Indian boys smiling on the street near the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Painter with a traditional Tibetan thangka painting at the Norbu
A Tibetan artist painting a traditional Buddhist thangka painting at the Norbulingka center for the preservation of Tibetan art, culture, and religion near McLeod Ganj. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Tibetan Buddhist monk portrait at a monastery in Dharamsala, Ind
A Tibetan monk at a Buddhist monastery in McLeod Ganj in the Himalayan foothills of India. Exploring TIbetan culture in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, the home of the Tibetan Government-in-exile and the 14th Dalai Lama in India.
Ornate wooden doors of the Tibetan buddhist monastery in Ladakh,
Detail of the ornate red doorway of the Tibetan monastery in Likir. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Himalayan valley view from a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ladak
Close-up view of a skull statue overlooking the Himalayan valley near Likir village in Ladakh, northern India. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Tibetan Buddhist monks at the Klu-kkhyil monastery in Ladakh, In
Two Tibetan Buddhist monks on the roof of their monastery located in the Himalayan foothills of Ladakh. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Portrait of a Tibetan Buddhist monk in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir
Portrait of a red-robed Tibetan Buddhist monk with a background of Himalayan mountains in the village of Likir in Ladakh. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Klu-kkhyil Tibetan buddhist monastery in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashm
Tibetan Buddhist monks walk around the courtyard of their monastery in the village of Likir in northern India. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Red robed Tibetan monks at a monastery in Ladakh, India
Novice Tibetan Buddhist monks wearing red robes entering their monastery to study. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Visiting the Tibetan buddhist monastery in Likir village; Ladakh
Kristen exploring the courtard of the Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the village of Likir. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Tibetan Buddhist monk and Himalayan mountain view in Ladakh
A Tibetan Buddhist monk on the roof of his monastery in the Himalayan valley of Likir village. Experiencing Tibetan Buddhist culture at the Klu-kkhyil Gompa and Tibetan monastery in Likir village located in the rugged Himalayas outside Leh in Ladakh; Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston is feeling good about packing light for the trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks in China's Yunnan Province
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountains and Traditional Chinese house
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above a traditional Chinese house in Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow while trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Full moon while Trekking in China
A full moon over the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain moonlight
Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge under a full moon on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan Mountains and Traditional Chinese house
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above a traditional Chinese house in Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston stops to take in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
A full moon over the Tiger Leaping Gorge at night
Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge under a full moon on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan mountain peaks on the Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
Snowy Himalayan peaks tower above the Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston takes in the view while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Climbing Tiger Leaping Gorge "Twenty-four Bends" , NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Himalayan alpenglow while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow and Himalayan Mountains while Trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Alpenglow and Himalayan Mountains while Trekking in China
Reddish alpenglow lights the Himalayan mountain peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge at sunset on a trekking trip; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, NW Yunnan
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge "Twenty-four Bends"
Preston climbs the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch while trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge with snowy Himalayan peaks in the background; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Man with a horse on China's Tiger Leaping Gorge trek
A local Chinese man navigates the steep "Twenty-four Bends" stretch of the Tiger Leaping Gorge trail; Northwest Yunnan province, China.
Palawan Blue Water Tropical Island - Tubbataha
Perfectly clear blue water surrounds one of two islands that lie within Tubbataha Park. "Bird Island", pictured here is an important nesting habitat for endangered shore birds such as brown footed booby's and frigate birds. This shot was taken on a WWF survey of the Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef in the Sulu Sea.
Green Turtle and Blue Water in Palawan
Sea turtles such as this green turtle are very common at the Tubbataha reef. This shot was taken from the deck of the Tubbataha Park Ranger station, a building that looks a bit like a space station anchored by pilings driven deep into a white sand bar. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Ocean Sunset in Palawan - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
The last colors of the ocean sunset over Tubbataha glow red and orange, silhouetting the outriggers of the WWF coral reef research boat Minerva against the darkening sky. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Ocean Sunset at the Tubbataha UNESCO Reef, Palawan
An ocean sunset behind the lighthouse that guards the edge of the Tubbataha reef. Even with the lighthouse there, several ships have run aground on the coral and the remains of one that sank are still rusting and battered by the waves. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Ocean Sunset - Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage Reef
Cap (Captain) sends a text message via satellite to let the port in Puerto Princesa know that we are on the way back from Tubbataha. The trip takes about ten hours overnight. As we were leaving Tubbataha, the sunset glowed magenta and orange in the background, definitely one of the best ocean sunsets from the entire trip. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
White Sand and Blue Water - Palawan Tropical Island Beach
Perfectly clear blue water, white sand and blue skies overhead made Tubbataha's "Bird Island" one of the nicest tropical islands I have ever been lucky enough to visit. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue Water and Tropical Island Beach - Endangered Shore Birds in
Rare migratory birds such as the brown footed booby often stop to take a rest on the white sand of Bird Island, and many also mate and nest here annually as well. In this picture I used a circluar polarizer to remove the reflection from the shallow blue water that surrounds the island and bring out as much of the color contrast as possible. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
White Sand and Blue Water - Palawan Tropical Island Beach
Sun-bleached pieces of driftwood littered the white sand beach of Tubbataha's bird island, looking almost like ancient bones. I guess the driftwood must have come all the way from mainland Palawan, many, many miles to the east. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan endangered migratory bird in flight
As we approached Bird Island with the Tubbataha Park rangers, we started seeing many different species of migratory birds in the skies above us. After many tries and lots of deletions on the digital camera, I got this shot of a brown footed booby (at least I think that's what this one is) as it glided over us. Definitely one of my favorite Palawan shots. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan survey trip in the Sulu Sea with WWF.
Palawan Sunrise over Tubbataha Reef
Red and magenta reflect off a cover of hazy clouds during the best ocean sunrise we saw during the entire scuba dive trip to Tubbataha. "Bird Island", one of the two tropical islands lying within the coral reef park boundaries is pictured here. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Sunrise over Tubbataha Reef
For this ocean sunrise picture I used a 3 stop graduated neutral density filter made by Singh-Ray to balance the bright(er) sky with the darker blue water in the foreground. A good neutral density filter transitions from a dark grey section to a clear section so that all you need to do is line up the filter with the horizon line and the light intensity will be balanced. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Endangered baby migratory bird - Tubbataha
A young migratory sea bird (I believe it's a brown footed booby) perches in its nest within the Tubbataha park in Palawan. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue water and Green Turtle - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
A green turtle swims through shallow blue water in Palawan within the Tubbataha coral reef park. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Tropical Island Beach with endangered shore birds
It's nice to see what an island can look like when people don't come by to mess it up. "Bird Island" in Tubbataha is closed to visitors (except biologists) so when we landed on the white sand beach beside a shimmering expanse of blue water, this group of migratory birds had gathered on the shoreline. Another one of my favorite Tubbataha photos. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan, Philippines.
Tubbataha Tropical Island with sea turtle - Palawan
A sea turtle swims in shallow blue water beside a small tropical island in Palawan with a white sand beach. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue Water and coral reef - Tubbataha UNESCO Site
The blue water around the more shallow coral reef areas of the Tubbataha Park in Palawan has the most amazing color. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue Water Tropical Island - Tubbataha, Palawan
Caribbean blue water surrounds "Bird Island", one of only two tropical islands within Palawan's Tubbataha Park. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue Water surrounds the Tubbataha Park Ranger Station, Palawan
The blue water surrounding the Tubbataha Park Ranger station looks like a giant swimming pool. The only spots to break up the seemingly endless white sand bottom of the "pool" are the dark shadows of hundreds of sea turtles as they glide through the water beneath the waves. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Blue water Tropical Island - Tubbataha, Palawan
A pure white strip of sand extends out into the blue water from a small tropical island in Palawan where rare and endangered migratory birds can be found. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Blue Water Tropical Island Beach - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
"The stones are moving", said one of the Tubbataha Park Rangers as we approached "Bird Isladnd". Surrounded by blue water beside a white sand beach, passing sea turtles were very easy to spot against the turquoise background of the shallow seas. And even from a distance we could see the flocks of migratory birds against the blue sky. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan, Philippines.
White Sand Tropical Island Beach - Palawan
A deserted white sand tropical beach in Palawan surrounded by perfectly clear blue water. Sun bleached driftwood is polished by the waves. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Barracuda for dinner - Tubbataha Reef, Philippines
Barracuda filet for dinner in Palawan. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Tropical Island Beach Sunrise
I happened to catch sight of this sunrise through the port of the WWF survey ship Minerva just as the sun was coming up over the Sulu Sea. Grabbing my camera, I headed for the upper deck of the boat to catch the ocean sunrise as it lit up the sky behind bird island with shades of red and magenta. Definitely one of my favorite sunrises from the Philippines, and a highlight from the trip to Tubbataha. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan, Philippines.
Palawan Ocean Sunrise
Clouds on the horizon can actually really help a sunrise over the ocean. I woke up early to catch the sunrise over the Sulu Sea from WWF's research boat Minerva when we were there to do a coral reef survey of the Tubbataha Park. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan, Philippines.
Palawan Sunset at Sea
The sunset for our last night in Tubbataha was the best of the trip with a great range of magentas and blues against a backdrop of clouds. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea.
Palawan Tropical Island - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
After our early morning dive, we joined the Tubbataha Park Rangers and Tubbataha Park Manager Angelique Songco to visit "Bird Island" to help out with their migratory bird survey. As we approached the island, the dark blues of the deep water transitioned to turquoise blue water as we passed shallow coral reef and open patches of white sand. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tubbataha UNESCO Site - Blue water and Coral Reef
Patches of coral reef and white sand covered the blue water shallows surrounding "Bird Island", an important habitat for endangered migratory bird species within the Tubbataha Marine Park. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Sea Turtle - Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage Reef, Palawan
A green sea turtle swims in the brightly-lit shallows within the Tubbataha United Nations World Heritage reef in the middle of the Sulu Sea; Palawan; Philippines. These turtles are endangered in many other parts of the country, but in the remote environment of Tubbataha's amazing reef they are thriving.
Tubbataha Underwater Photography - Manta Ray
This manta ray was swimming lazily at the surface, its wing tips slicing through the deep blue water covering Tubbataha's coral reef. As we approached, the manta ray banked away like a gliding airplane, its wing tip cutting the water like a tiny shark fin before it disappeared into the deep blue water. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tubbataha Underwater Photography - Sweet Lips
Aside from the incredible underwtaer visibility (sometimes over 100 feet!), Tubbataha is an incredible location for a liveaboard dive trip because it is home to large populations of big fish. A huge diversity of tropical reef fish such as this sweetlips swim lazily in the deep blue water surrounding the coral reef and are great for underwater photography. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Underwater Photography - Sweet Lips
Sweet lips? This variety of tropical fish is commonly known as a sweet lips, though I don't know anyone who has kissed (or eaten) the lips of this coral reef fish. Anyways, I happened to come around a large outcrop of coral while diving Tubbataha to find this guy staring me in the face. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tubbataha UNESCO Reef Underwater Photography - Sweet Lips
Tropical fish such as this "Sweet Lips" can often be found swimming around the coral reef of Tubbataha. It's more than ten hours by boat from mainland Palawan, so the level of fishing pressure here is a lot lower than the more populated coastal areas. Maybe also because they see less fishermen, the fish of Tubbataha are much larger and less scared of people, making them great for underwater photography. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Underwater Photography - Giant Clam
Giant clams such as this one are often easy targets for poachers because they are large, slow-moving (if they move at all), and valuable. Since Tubbataha is so far from mainland Palawan (10 hours by boat), it's much easier to find species such as giant clams that have been wiped out by poachers. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Coral Reef Underwater Photography - Tubbataha Tropical Fish
Brilliantly colored schools of tropical fish such as these damselfish dart in and out of the coral reef in the shallow, sunlit parts of the Tubbataha reef. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tropical Fish Underwater Photography - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
Using a small remote flash on my Canon underwater camera, I was able to light up these tropical fish and bring out more of their brilliant colors. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Green Sea Turtle in Palawan
This is one of my favorite sea turtle underwater pictures from Tubbataha. I've found it's a bit unusual for a green turtle such as this one to look directly into the camera, so when it happens it usually makes for a great shot. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Green Sea Turtle - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
The underwater picture of a green sea turtle was only taken in a couple feet of water on the white sand bar that surrounds the Tubbataha Park Ranger station. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Underwater Photography: Tubbataha Sweet Lips - Palawan
Getting a fish to look at the camera can be pretty tough--usually if you get too close they just swim away. This is one of my favorite shots from the coral reef survey trip to Tubbataha, just lucked out when this sweetlips happened to look at the camera. A huge diversity of tropical reef fish such as this sweetlips inhabit the crystalline waters of the Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage reef in the middle of the Sulu Sea; Palawan, Philippines
Palawan Giant Sting Ray - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
This sting ray took a rest on the Tubbataha coral reef on one of our first dives. Even though I kept a good distance from the dangerous stinger, it was hard not to think about the accidental death of Steve Irwin from one of these dangerous animals. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Scuba Diver and Sea Turtle - Tubbataha Underwater Photography
Blue, blue, blue water. The coral reef of Tubbataha is covered by some of the clearest blue water I've ever seen. Underwater photography is certainly a lot easier in situations like this when you're not worrying about backscatter and murky photos. In this picture, Claus gets a shot of a passing hawksbill turtle as it swims towards the surface for air. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tubbataha Sea Turtle - Palawan
After taking a breath of air at the surface, this hawksbill turtle dove back towards the coral reef of Tubbataha like a fighter jet. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Palawan Coral Reef Shark - Tubbataha
A white tip reef shark cruises a shallow section of the Tubbataha coral reef looking for tropical fish to eat. Shark sightings were relatively common while we were scuba diving Tubbataha, though it was hard to get a good shot of them because they would usually swim away as soon as they spotted us. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Reef Shark in Palawan - Underwater Photography
White tip reef sharks and often be seen gliding along the steep walls of coral reef at the edge of the deep blue water of Tubbataha reef while they hunt. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Shark in Palawan - Tubbataha UNESCO Coral Reef
The other tropical fish near this white tip reef shark don't seem to be worried about getting eaten. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Large Tuna (Trevally) Underwater - Tubbataha UNESCO Reef
The coral reef of Tubbataha is home to many large fish species such as this trevally (related to a tuna). This was a really big fish, if you want to get a reference for how big it really was, the barnacle on the side of the tuna (in the middle) was about the diameter of a quarter. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Sting Ray - Tubbataha UNESCO Coral Reef
This colorful sting ray was resting on the white sand bottom near a large hard coral reef formation on one of our best dives in Tubbataha. I was able to get close enough for this underwater photo before the ray swam away. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Tiger Shark Underwater Photography - Tubbataha UNESCO Coral Reef
This is the closest I ever want to come to a live tiger shark. I still regret not getting the head in the frame (the shark was moving really fast and was too close to the lens), but I really like the way the fin is just cutting the surface of the sea as it swims over the coral reef. I noticed a lot of three-legged sea turtles in this section of the Tubbataha reef, a sign that the larger relatives of the juvenile tiger shark pictured here are alive and well. And while they can be a menace to divers and swimmers, the presence of these sharks is a good indicator of the health of Tubbataha's marine ecosystem. This tiger shark encounter was the inspiration for a short article I wrote for Mabuhay magazine.
Tuna (Trevally) Underwater Photography - Palawan
Trevally (a large pelagic fish species related to a tuna) seem to be a bit curious. This one lazily swam towards me as we descended through the blue water above a nice section of Tubbataha coral reef. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
Sea Turtle Underwater Photography - Tubbataha Reef in Palawan
Blue water, white sand, and the bright tropical sunlight on this sea turtle makes this one of my favorite underwater pictures from Tubbataha. I love the way the sunlight is refracted on the shell of the green turtle as it swims through the shallow water near the Tubbataha Park Ranger station. Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage coral reef; Palawan liveaboard scuba dive trip in the Sulu Sea, Western Philippines.
