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This is a photo of a fish in a jellyfish, hiding from predators. Taken in Anilao, Philippines during one of our blackwater dives.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Saturday, June 25, 2022
20 votes

This is a photo of an octopus seeking refuge in the dead sea shells. Found in Anilao Pier, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines which is a common sighting in the area. Octopus is one of my favourite subjects.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Wednesday, December 29, 2021
16 votes

This is an image of a fish riding a jellyfish on a blackwater dive in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines. The fish and the jellyfish are in a commensalism relationship. The baby fish is seeking refuge from the jellyfish from its natural predators.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Saturday, January 8, 2022
14 votes

This is a pink-eyed goby which usually hovers above finger corals and sometimes rests on it. They have beautiful pinkish/ reddish eyes which makes them very beautiful to photograph, tiny as they are. Taken in Anilao, Batangas.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Wednesday, January 5, 2022
13 votes

This is a photo of a mantis shrimp carrying her eggs. The mantis shrimp was curious and wants to investigate the lightning flashes coming her way. :)
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Wednesday, January 12, 2022
13 votes

This is a photo of a yellow goby (Gobiodon Okinawae) found inside a beer bottle. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Monday, May 9, 2022
13 votes

This is a photo of my favourite subject, an octopus (coconut octopus). This photo was taken during the 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout requiring a future date setting in the photos taken during the event.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Saturday, June 4, 2022
13 votes

This is an old photo of a hairy squat crab in sponge barrel. Taken back in 2018 for our group's internal competition. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Thursday, June 9, 2022
13 votes

This is a photo of a nudibranch, Reticulidia Halgerda. Spotted off the coast of Acacia Dive Resort in Anilao.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Thursday, June 8, 2023
12 votes

This is a photo of a nudibranch (Doriprismatica Atromarginata) taken during the 2021 Anilao Photo Shootout. I'm surprised, this nudi have 3 rhinopores.
By Glenn Ian Villanueva
posted Saturday, January 15, 2022
11 votes
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This is a photo of a porcelain crab on sea pen. Taken at ... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a porcelain crab on sea pen. Taken at Anilao, Batangas
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 31, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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Thiis is a photo of a lemon goby in his natural habitat. ... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
Thiis is a photo of a lemon goby in his natural habitat. Taken at Anilao, Batangas.
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 31, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
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This is a photo of a nudibranch fondly called Pikachu (sc... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a nudibranch fondly called Pikachu (scientifically known as Thecasera Picta). Taken in Anilao, Batangas.
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 30, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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This is a photo of another whipcoral shrimp on his natura... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of another whipcoral shrimp on his natural habitat. Taken in Anilao, Batangas.
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 30, 2023
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This is another photo of a coconut octopus in seashell. T... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is another photo of a coconut octopus in seashell. Taken at Anilao Pier, Batangas, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 28, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
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This is a photo of a juvenile frogfish caught in the act ... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a juvenile frogfish caught in the act eating a tiny shrimp. Taken in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 28, 2023
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
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This is a photo of a nembrotha nudibranch feeding on soft... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a nembrotha nudibranch feeding on softcorals. Taken at Mainit point, Anilao, Batangas
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date posted posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
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This is a photo of a cryptic shrimp trying to disguise hi... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a cryptic shrimp trying to disguise himself as a soft coral. Taken in Anilao, Batangas
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date posted posted: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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This is a photo of a Nembrotha nudibranch with an Emperor... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a Nembrotha nudibranch with an Emperor shrimp riding on its back. Spotted in Secret Bay, Anilao, Batangas.
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date posted posted: Sunday, November 26, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
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This is a photo of a nudibranch fondly called "rodman" in... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a nudibranch fondly called "rodman" in the Philippines because of its resemblance to the color and style of Rodman's hair (Rodman the NBA player)
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date posted posted: Saturday, November 18, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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This is a photo of a frogfish hanging out on a hard coral by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a frogfish hanging out on a hard coral
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date posted posted: Saturday, November 18, 2023
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
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This is a photo of a whipcoral shrimp in its natural habi... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a whipcoral shrimp in its natural habitat. Taken in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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This is a photo of a whipcoral shrimp on its natural habi... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a whipcoral shrimp on its natural habitat. Taken in Puerto Galera, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
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This is a photo of a pregnant (not so) hairy shrimp spott... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a pregnant (not so) hairy shrimp spotted in Anilao, Batangas
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date posted posted: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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This is a photo of the common coconut octopus in seashell... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of the common coconut octopus in seashell. Using red torch for effects.
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date posted posted: Saturday, October 28, 2023
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This is a photo of a porcelain crab enjoying his ride on ... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a porcelain crab enjoying his ride on his nudi, Armina Sp.
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date posted posted: Thursday, June 15, 2023
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
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This is a photo of a nudibranch, Reticulidia Halgerda. Sp... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a nudibranch, Reticulidia Halgerda. Spotted off the coast of Acacia Dive Resort in Anilao.
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This is a photo of a coconut octopus playing along on the... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a coconut octopus playing along on the sand. Found in Anilao Pier, Batangas
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date posted posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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This is a photo of a pregnant seapenn crab, trying to cat... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a pregnant seapenn crab, trying to catch some food. Taken during the 2023 Anilao Underwater Shootout
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 27, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
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This is a photo of a lizard fish resting on hard coral. T... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a lizard fish resting on hard coral. Taken at Minilog site during the 2023 Anilao Underwater Shootout.
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date posted posted: Friday, May 26, 2023
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
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This is a photo of a whipcoral goby. Taken in Anilao, Phi... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a whipcoral goby. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
date posted category: Macro - Super macro
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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Another photo I've taken of a mantis shrimp hiding in his... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
Another photo I've taken of a mantis shrimp hiding in his cave. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Monday, December 5, 2022
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
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This is a photo of nudibranchs caught mating. Taken durin... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of nudibranchs caught mating. Taken during misamis oriental 2022 underwater photo competition but was not submitted due to medical emergency
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date posted posted: Monday, December 5, 2022
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
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This nudibranch was standing on the "ledge" of a broken s... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This nudibranch was standing on the "ledge" of a broken stone giving the floating effect when I took the photo. Taken during the misamis oriental photo competition in 2022. Unfortunately not submitted due to medical emergency.
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 4, 2022
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This is a photo of a juvenile mimic octopus resting on th... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a juvenile mimic octopus resting on the sand. Taken in Dauin, Negros Island.
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date posted posted: Sunday, December 4, 2022
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
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This is a photo of a nudibranchia, Cyerce Elegans. A very... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a nudibranchia, Cyerce Elegans. A very beautiful nudi spreading his petal-like body structure. Quite rare in Anilao, I was lucky to have photographed one.
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 24, 2022
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Philippine Sea Philippines
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This is a photo of a file fish trying to camouflage in hi... by Glenn Ian Villanueva
This is a photo of a file fish trying to camouflage in his environment. In Secret Bay, Anilao, Philippines.
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 24, 2022
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