The islands distinctive shape is dominated four large peninsulas. The central part of Sulawesi is ruggedly mountainous, such that the island's peninsulas have traditionally been remote from each other, with better connections by sea than by road.
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daveS
A hard coral up close at Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp January '08 - Open
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MonaD
When I go through the frogfish photos I wonder how many we haven't noticed as they are really great in disguising and hiding. BTW :colour cafe combined with pink are this seasons' highlight! Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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MonaD
Again a common critter: a beautiful nudibranch. I was happy to find it in an interesting pose. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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MonaD
Lizardfish are quite common. Here I was struck by the bright colours and their nice smiles ... Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Taken with Olympus E-410 in Ikelite Housing with single DS125 strobe.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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MonaD
One of the many frogfish, you'll encounter in Lembeh. I love the impression in his eyes. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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MonaD
This Xenocrab was actually quite deep. I tried some different strobe setting to give it that mysterious look. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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Erika Antoniazzo
I love this jelly. It's amazing how this string will continue to grow into a straight string of quite big jelly's....Perhentian Island, Malaysia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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Erika Antoniazzo
I never realized these allied cowries had such beautiful faces until I took this picture. Perhentian Island, Malaysia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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Erika Antoniazzo
This octopus was trying to turn this bag around when I found him...Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open
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MonaD
Tiny octopus hiding in its shell. I love the symmetry of its legs.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
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MonaD
My first sighting of a Xenocrab in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
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MonaD
This tiny cuttlefish stayed close to the corals. I took advantage of ashort moment when it ventured a few cm. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
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MonaD
This cowfish was in search for food, but stopped for a second to have a closer look before continuing its search. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
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MonaD
This cute porcupinefish was hiding close to the entrance of its home. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open
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Michael M
A Porcupinefish at Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp October '07 - Open