Weekly Photo Challenge: Between
Lemuel, a friend of mine from high school and an environmental scientist/engineer, shared (albeit just to make me envious of the fact that he went back to Cebu) some recent pictures of his diving expedition, specifically this close encounter with a whale shark.
Are those Remoras?
In keeping with this week’s photo challenge – water fills the space between him and this magnificent creature.
Time for the whale shark's close-up.
This is probably how a whale shark smiles.
These photos are all courtesy of Mr. Cabahug, are posted with his permission and were taken somewhere in the surrounding waters of Cebu. Lemuel’s Flickr page is here if you’re interested in seeing more pictures of his travels.
Quick Update (12/28/2011): You may click on the photos for a larger view.
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thank you for featuring Mr. Cabahug’s adventures!
You’re welcome. I really like these shots myself.
Beautiful photographs.
Thanks, Arindam! I’ll let Lem know that you found them beautiful. :)
Amazing photos. They made me envious of your friend.
Lem has been telling me to get a diver’s license so I can go on similar adventures. For now, like you, I’m just envious.
Thanks for stopping by. Hi to Lola for me. :)
Marine life! Great photos. Thanks for sharing them here. :)
You’re welcome, Nandini. I’ll pass your sentiments to Lem. :)
These photos are awesome!
Thanks, Bongo! :)
I’ll tell Lemuel that you said they’re awesome.
Wonderful photos! Yes, they are remoras.
Thank you, Bassa!
Your confirmation (re: remoras) is much appreciated. I was trying to recall the more scientific name for the “suckerfish”. :)
Mr. Cabahug is a talented photographer…
He is also a much braver soul than I.
Welcome, Maxi.
Lem is a pretty daring adventurer and his work takes him to lots of places; he’s quite lucky. :)
Wow! This is so foreign to anything this landlubber has ever experienced. Wow!
Thanks for your comment, RW!
It’s foreign even to me. Lem has been trying to convince me for a few years now to try diving. I suppose it’s not too late to give it a shot – landlubber or not. ;)
My dream come true! I have tried to dive with whale sharks so many times, but I haven’t been lucky enough to find them. =)
Welcome, dave!
Your dream might come true if you take a dive in the Philippines. :)
Thank you for stopping by.