Under water photography and snorkeling in Batangas, Philippines

AT LAST I WAS ABLE TO USE MY NEW GADGET, OLYMPUS u850w camera which allows me to take both images and video 3 meters under water.  During my recent visit to Puerto Galera (Batangas), Philippines – southwest of Metro Manila and one hour away by ferry from Batangas port,  I finally tested the waterproof feature of Olympus capturing the under water scenery of Coral Garden.

I was here in this beach town 9 years ago and I was stunned on how the community transformed it into a lively and localised tourist destination (alternative to the commercial atmosphere of Boracay) for short holidays.  As usual, I stayed in White Beach (northeast of Sabang) and for the first time I explored Coral Garden for 3 hours (spent almost 18 sterling pounds, 33 US dollars).

Some of the video clips taken from the camera as well.

~ by reymos on October 10, 2009.