Fra-and Quimpo

21/08/2026

Just some "dreary" images of the seascape of the Pinnacle of Old Volcano Dive Site in Camiguin.

Taken during the recently concluded 2026 Isle Dive Camiguin Underwater Shootout.

Dive Buddies: RD May Unchuan, Ram Yoro, Dennis Corpuz, Scott Gutsy Tuason, Diver Bliss, Nico Calo, John Baclig, JamesKarlo Bacolod

Dive Guide: Jbb and Mico

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16/08/2026

Mention the words "Old Volcano" and what comes to mind is a barren, dreary landscape filled with death and destruction, but in Camiguin, that is the farthest scenery one can imagine in the dive site Old Volcano. Old Volcano dive site is a vibrant, dynamic, colorful dive site filled with life of all sorts, from the tiniest ones to the largest. A testament to how nature, when given the time can transform a dreary seascape to a living one.

In frame Master Dennis Corpuz in action capturing his images and videos that also help in promoting the underwater world.

Dive site: Pinnacle, Old Volcano
Catarman, Camiguin

Taken with a Panasonic Lumix Philippines G9ii with a Panasonic Leica 8-18mm inside an Ikelite Underwater Systems Dl200 housing lighted by 2 Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo HF1 strobes for the ongoing Isle Dive Camiguin Underwater Shootout 2026.

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Buddy Dive Center

14/08/2026

Waiting (for the underwater photographers)

This endangered green sea turtle is attended to by 2 surgeonfish, a tang, and a cleaner wrasse at the "Mantigue Fish Spa", as she was just getting her shell cleaned (and her nails done by the 4 fishes ) so she can look pretty for the underwater photographers of the ongoing Isle Dive Camiguin Underwater Photography Shootout 2026.

Shot with a Panasonic Lumix Philippines with a Panasonic Leica 8-18 inside an Ikelite Underwater Systems DL 200 housing with compact dome part and lighted by 2 Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo Hybrid Flashes

If you fancy seeing endangered marine turtles, Mantigue Island in Camiguin is one of the best places to see them in their natural habitat.

Isle Dive Camiguin Shootout
CAMIGUIN TOURISM OFFICE
Dive NorthMin
of Tourism Northern Mindanao

Dive Buddies: Ram Yoro, May Salvaña Unchuan, Dennis Corpuz, Bliss, Scott Gutsy Tuason, Nico Calo, JamesKarlo Bacolod, John Baclig, Candice Borromeo-Dael

Dive Guide: Jbb and Mico of Blue Seasons Dive Center

05/08/2026

Isle Sea You in Camiguin Island.. Register now at the upcoming Camiguin Underwater Photography Shootout.. :-D

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 | 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐅𝐫𝐚-𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨 is a Filipino marine biologist, underwater photographer, researcher, and conservation advocate with extensive experience in marine biodiversity, coral reef ecology, and underwater documentation. As a former senior researcher at the Xavier University – McKeough Marine Center, he has participated in numerous scientific expeditions and marine research initiatives throughout the Philippines, contributing to the study and conservation of the country's rich marine ecosystems. Among his notable achievements were his participation in the pioneering scientific expedition to Benham Rise (Philippine Rise), where he joined a multidisciplinary team of researchers exploring one of the nation's most significant marine frontiers and his publication on marine turtles which led to the establishment of a critical habitat for the endangered hawksbill turtles in Northern Mindanao.

Combining scientific expertise with a passion for underwater photography and videography, Fra-and has dedicated his career to documenting the beauty and diversity of Philippine marine life while promoting marine conservation through education, research, and visual storytelling. His underwater imagery has supported environmental awareness campaigns, scientific publications, and marine conservation initiatives, reflecting his commitment to protecting the country's coastal and ocean resources.

13/07/2026

Another Camiguin View for your wall... :-)

It's been a while since I have shared landscape photos. Life has gotten in the way of me and my hard drive, but every once in a while, I get lucky to have enough time to look at some of my stocks and find something special. Like this one. :-) Anyway, here's hoping your Monday and your week is, and will be, good to all of us.. :-)

Another Portrait of Camiguin Island

Shot with the Panasonic Lumix G9 and a Lumix 12-35mm f2.8

If you fancy this print hanging on your wall, feel free to send me a message.

10/07/2026

23/06/2026

Photo bagtag of my favorite shark, the Thresher Shark of Malapascua Island.

17/06/2026

Wide Angle Wednesday - Life Under the Pier

For wide-angle wednesday, I am taking you to one of Misamis Oriental's secret "diveaway", Gingoog Pier. Gingoog Pier is a "decommissioned" pier that has been converted into a recreational spot full of life at the surface. Little did the people at the surface know that underneath it is also full of life, every space in the pillar is filled with colorful living critters, from sponges to soft corals, and living within this sessile critters are the mobile ones, from rare frogfishes to confetti-like anthias and damselfishes fluttering about. The substrate is also filled with photogenic denizens, most famous being the Flabellina nudis (I have posted it before so feel free to search the images here). And a decommissioned pier full of life at the surface and even filled with life underneath, just one of the amazing things in a healthy sea.

Life Under the Pier
Gingoog City

Shot with the Olympus Em10iv with Olympus 8mm FE pro inside a Backscatter Octo Housing with dome port lighted by 2 Backscatter HF1 Strobes.

If you fancy a mounted print of this for your wall, from A4 up to 2ft x 3ft, feel free to send a message.



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Department of Tourism - Northern Mindanao Office

misor

16/06/2026

It's Turtle Tuesday!!!!

Here's a green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, from Mantigue Island, Camiguin, Philippines, just dropping by to say Hi! Did you know that green sea turtles, when resting underwater, can actually hold their breath for a record-breaking 5 hours?!? They are able to do so by slowing their heart rates to a mere 9 beats per minute. An amazing fact. Might I add that green turtles are endangered species and that the unlucky ones die from accidentally eating plastics. So please take care of your trash and make sure it ends in the trash bin, not in our ocean. And record-breaking breath-holders just one of the amazing things in a healthy sea.

Green Turtle
Turtle Point, Mantigue Island, Camiguin
Philippines

This image will be part of the photo bagtag collection of Buddy Dive Center and myself. If you are interested for a personalized bagtag with this image, feel free to send me a message.. :-)

Shot with the Olympus Em10iv inside a Backscatter housing with the PanaLeica 12mm f1.4 and lighted by 2 backscatter HF1 strobes.

CAMIGUIN TOURISM OFFICE, Dive NorthMin, Department of Tourism - Northern Mindanao Office