Taal Lake With Taal Volcano

Here are some series of shots that I got for Taal Lake and Taal Volcano (the small mountain in the middle of the lake with a crater) with few background photos of the place. These shots were captured while having lunch in Tagaytay City, Cavite last May 31, 2009.

Skywatch Friday

Views Around Nature Discovery Camp

Before it gets dark

Foggy Surroundings

view after clearing

The photos above were some of the views to see while at Nature Discovery Camp during the Basic Mountaineering Course last May 30-31, 2009 at Tagaytay City, Cavite.

That's My World Tuesday

A Morning Taal Lake View

This was my morning shot of Taal Lake from Nature Discovery Camp. A lovely view for me. Photo captured last May 31, 2009.

Scenic Sunday

Kubo (Nipa Hut) Style Restaurant

This was the place where some of the group had lunch to eat "Bulalo" (one of the Filipino famous menu which considers best to try when visiting Tagaytay City). Most of my photos of Taal Lake and Taal volcano were captured from here.

Note: I forgot the name of the restaurant (I have to ask my co-mountaineer...c",))

Monochrome Weekly

Foggy And Cold Night At Nature Discovery Camp

This photo was capture almost dark, I knew my camera had limitations when it comes to night shot, but I just tried. This snapshot captured while at Nature Discovery Camp in Tagaytay City last May 30, 2009.

Blue Monday

Introductory View Of Taal Lake

Here is my introduction post for the week. For this week alone, I will display few photos I had while in Tagaytay City, Cavite. The photos above were captured while on my way to Nature Discovery Camp to attend Basic Mountaineering Course last May 30-31, 2009.

Weekend Snapshot
Straight Out Of The Camera Sunday

Snowflake Moray Eel

Snowflake Moray Eel: Can be found in Indo-Pacific including Philippines and they live between rocks and corals of inter-tidal reef flats, also in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs.

They have a maximum 1 meter long and can live in 15-20 years. They also eat crustaceans. They are large fish with no pectoral or pelvic fins, but has extremely strong body that it uses to swim through the water like a snake does on the land. The fish has a big mouth that packs the powerful bite. The body color consist of black and white patchy stripes and blotches which is where the Eel gets its common name of "Snowflake".

Camera Critters

Watching Sky While Looking At Manila Bay

Here are few photo shows the view behind the Manila Ocean Park building.

Skywatch Friday

Another Sea Critters At Manila Ocean Park

Note: I really don't know what is this. You can inform me if you know it.

Scepia Scenes

Shrimpfish

Shrimpfish ("Isdang Sikwan" in Filipino language) - can be found in Indo-Pacific, including the Philippines. They form schools among the spines of Diadema orchins or staghorn corals. They eat tiny crustaceans in the zooplankton. They are remarkable for their strange body shape and swimming habit: body is encased in an armor of thin, transparent plates, they swim in synchronized groups, each fish in a vertical position with snout pointing downwards.

Watery Wednesday

Redcoat Squirrelfish

Note: I don't have so much information for this critter aside from the name.

Ruby Ruesday

Back Of Manila Ocean Park Facing Manila Bay

Here is one of the photo I have showing the architectural design of the building of Manila Ocean Park. This is the back of the building facing Manila Bay. One of the great place to appreciate the sunset.

That's My World Tuesday

Colorful Corals

Here is one of the colorful coral reef I found from many aquariums at Manila Ocean Park.

Mellow Yellow Monday

Spotted Garden Eel

Spotted Eel establish colonies on sand slopes exposed to current usually below 30 m. They have 40 cm maximum length.

Note: The photo above was not converted to monochrome this photo has anatural monochrome color.

Shadow Shot Sunday
Monochrome Weekly

Crocs At Manila Ocean Park

Here is the photo I have for some crocodiles at Manila Ocean Park.

Straight Out of The Camera Sunday
Weekend Snapshot

Unique Creatures At Manila Ocean Park

Porcupine Fish: Occurs on open muddy substrates as well as on coral reefs. It has length of 50 cm with a life span of 12 to 15 years. Their diet are mollusks, urchins, hermit crabs, and crabs. They are also commonly called as blowfish.

Humpbracked Cardinalfish: Can be found in Asia and Oceania. Inhabits mangrove estuaries, tidal creeks and lower reaches of freshwater streams. Their length up to 17 cm.

Pajama Cardinal Fish:Can be found in Western Pacific including Philippines. Form aggregations among branches of corals in sheltered bays and lagoons. Their length is up to 8.5 cm with the diet for tiny fish and invertebrates.

Watery Wednesday

Their World

The photos above are some coral reef photo collection which customized for the needs of wonderful creatures in Manila Ocean Park.

That's My World Tuesday

Ferry At Manila Bay

This is one of my shot from the back of Manila Ocean Park. A superferry at Manila Bay.

Monochrome Weekly

The Ceiling And Colors Of Lights

Here are my shots of the ceiling of Manila Ocean Park - a dome like building. These are my contributions for the color blog meme like.

Mellow Yellow Monday
Blue Monday
Ruby Tuesday