Lagoon Life

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 15, 2012859 views15 comments

Underwater paradise. Late afternoon in Cadlao Lagoon, Palawan Island, Philippines.

This area has some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Asia. It's still relatively undiscovered, and a photographers dreamscape. A super typhoon cut my trip short, but I would love to go back and photograph this area a little more. Island hopping in a small boat with local fishermen is an amazing travel experience.

Thanks for looking!

Mike Anderson

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15 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on December 15, 2012 at 3:45 PM

What a crazy spot...welcome back!

aF

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 15, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Incredible! Looks like the castles of Atlantis in the bg. Great comp.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on December 15, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Amazing shot, Michael. Thanks for posting here again. Is that a short peak or rock face illuminated in the distance?

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Comment posted by Michael Anderson on December 15, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Navin, it's a small limestone island that sits in front of a wall of jungle cliffs. The fall-like colors of the jungle trees was really unusual and helped balance the colors in the image.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on December 15, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Nice to see one of your images again. Unique and beautiful as usual.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on December 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Intriguing looking shot which makes the viewer ask lots of questions. Very well crafted composition and great to see you posting again.

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Comment posted by Natalie Mikaels on December 15, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Hi Mike: First, let me tell you that eve since I saw your image titled "Explosion in Blue" from Tongetapu Island, I have been a fan of your work. Having been a landscape photographer for about 5 years now, I find 'Explosion in Blue' to speak to me more than any other photographer I have ever seen. I am always excited to see posts from you on NPN, as you are a true inspiration. Perhaps we can talk outside of NPN, as I would very much like to purchase this image from you.

Lagoon Life is as equally compelling, and your appreciation of the visually dramatic, and embracement of the vivid colors that nature has to offer truely resonates with my style of photography. Not sure if you offer workshops, but if so, please consider me an interested participant.

Registered on November 3, 2011, 45 Posts, 181 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on December 16, 2012 at 7:41 AM

There is so much to hold your interest in this image. The colors are awesome. Looks like a very interesting place! TFS

Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Richardson on December 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM

Wow, so different! Loving the array of color and the magnitude of depth here..very nicely done!! You could have shot only the lagoon and had me entranced!

Registered on November 18, 2012, 28 Posts, 134 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Very cool image Michael. My only nit is that you did not post any techs

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Comment posted by INGOMA on December 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Beautiful work, Mike! Amazing exposure control here. Is this a single shot? Love the spotlit cliff face. Your experience sounds wonderful.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 16, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Michael,

Great to see an image from you. Always wondering where your travels are taking you.

Fascinating, fantastic and beautiful image. Your technical execution is always top notch.

Thanks for posting and we look forward to more of your travels and wonderful imagery.

Lon

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Comment posted by Joe James on December 16, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Super cool, I love the split approach.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on December 16, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Awesome, Mike! Always a pleasure to see your stuff from exotic locales. Hope there's more to come!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM

fabulous spot and great photography!

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