Scuba Diving Anilao, Philippines: Best Moments of 2016

This is a compilation of my best footage from Anilao in 2016 showcasing the incredible biodiversity of the Apex of tropical biodiversity.
Highlights: Numerous species of Nudibranchs. An incredible assortment of shrimp, crabs, eels, fish, and other crazy creatures. Outstanding hard and soft corals.
Dive Sites: Secret Bay, Twin Rocks, Arthurs, Koala, Cathedral, Mainit, Apol, Lighthouse, Bonita, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Goats, Darylaut, Caban Cove, Kirby's Rock, Beatrice, Sombrero, Sepoc Wall, Ligpo Island, Ligpo Cave, Sand Castle, Devils Point, Solana, and maybe some others I forgot.

[@southsidesky]

too many cuts. less than a second is not enough time to actually get a look at the animals

[@1776.We.the.people.]

Wow! That was some of the best underwater footage I've seen! Amazing sea creatures! Some of them I had never seen before! Good camera work, lighting etc. Only an intelligent almighty designer could have create such diverse creatures with unique behaviors. God is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks

[@didingregidor2532]

What a wonderful World!!! I really appreciate your passion of showing this video , so beautiful and pure. Truly God's wonder. Thank you so much.

[@jayemarjoriefreeze8538]

Wow Philippines! Im awestruck ,so hypnotic videos ,thanks for sharing.

[@UnderwaterJourney]

Hi Andrew . Congratulations for the footage , composition , editing and music choices . This is exactly the type of videos i like watching , excellent depiction of the Philippines

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks.

[@s.t.santos5928]

It is almost spiritual. No words to describe this amazing video.

[@marinamucci7035]

Fantastico!!! Thank you for sharing, I was going just there, but because of Taal volcan eruption I went in Cebu and Bohol. Kisses from Italy! 🖐️☺️

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks.

[@0530johnjoyceLifeTrails]

Hello Andrew. I love your footage in Anilao. We will promote you on our KZbin Channel

[@andreweleighton]

I feel like I should get a free trip to PHILPAN? :)

[@carlospereira9161]

Super!!! What kind of light you use?? I go invocation inAugust to anilao. Best regards Carlos from Portugal

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks Carlos. I use a i-touch V25.

[@dbanny5944]

Hi Andrew, even if I repeat myself, but you are really making very good videos! As mentioned here several times, the color, the sharpness, the dynamics and variety make your videos to something very special. In this video I also like the music very well. Is this a self-composition of yours or is it royalty-free music Can I find you on Instagram? Bye D.Banny

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks again. I believe this is royalty-free music. Honestly, I can't remember who's music this was, but in my newer videos I add the music in the description.

[@notsunkyet]

Thank you ever so much for sharing God's creation with those of us that would never get the chance to see it. It is mind-boggling, the endlessness of His creativity. God bless you and yours.

[@andreweleighton]

Thank you and your welcome.

[@virginiaabetorio1771]

Wow incredible Marine biodevirsity beautiful coral reef

[@andreweleighton]

Yes there is!

[@murphydowning2495]

Can you please share where exactly you dive? There is a lot of coast there and I'm truly amazed!! Want to make this a destination when I return to paradise in a couple weeks. Thanks for the incredible photography!

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks Murphy. For this video it was a whole bunch of different sites over last year. I put the dive sites in the description. It really depends what you want. Coral Reefs? Muck Dives? Walls? Slopes? Drift Dives? Anilao really has it all.

[@murphydowning2495]

I understand. Actually, I was thinking you were talking about a different Anilao. It's sometimes confusing when there are so many places with the same name. Just to clarify, you are talking about the one a little west of Batangas, correct? To tell the truth, I love all types of dive sites. Last year, I spent a while in Puerto Galera as I traveled by land and sea to Cebu. It was my favorite so far, but I have so much more exploring to do! This trip, I'm flying into Cebu and am planning to go directly to Southern Leyte and Sogod Bay. I am always on a tight budget, so not sure if I will make it all the way back to Luzon. Can you tell me if there is anywhere to stay and dive Anilao that has aircon, a kitchenette, market close by, and no more than 7k php a week? Thanks again for your amazing photography and take care!

[@andreweleighton]

Yes, I'm talking about the one a little west of Batangas. I don't know of anywhere in Anilao that cheap, but there is a place called Anilao backpackers you could check out. I haven't stayed there so I can't really say.

[@murphydowning2495]

I don't see them on Agoda, but there is one place for 1250php a night on there. Usually, once I arrive in an area, there are always better options as far as reasonable accommodation. I can say that Dauin, Negros is very nice! Can you share what other places you've been diving that you would recommend?

[@rice6682]

Absolutely correct THANK YOU GOD !!!!

[@andreweleighton]

Yes indeed!

[@victoriatalledo3599]

I wish I could see that

[@KayvanBahador]

do you spot these by yourself or you have a spotter? :) truly amazing as always Andrew!

[@andreweleighton]

My dive buddies and I spot these ourselves. We don't take a spotter/guide because we know most of the sites in Anilao and are experienced divers. It can be awesome to have a spotter, but I find that it can also mitigate the element of discovery. Thanks.

[@coradimapilis4612]

God's amazing creations

[@andreweleighton]

Yes indeed!

[@l2yap]

Awesome shots man. Its so clear

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks.

[@rhinomonton]

One word, OMG!

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks Larry!

[@marialuzmcfarland2909]

Wow , beautiful sea creatures !

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks once more!

[@rahoo67]

Wow, Amazing video! Color, light, white balance, sharpness, angle everything perfect! I've been in Aniloa and was able to see 40% of what you've shown. What a great job! If you wanna recommend 5 dive sites in Anilao what are those? Also, What lens did you use?

[@andreweleighton]

Thanks Ramin. For this video I used a Canon G7X for most of the footage although somethings I also use a GoPro. The G7X is a compact Camera. For the macro footage I also used a Nauticam CMC wet lens.

[@andreweleighton]

For the dive sites...man that are so many good ones. I really depends on what you want. Muck Dives, Wall Dives, Slopes, etc... I would say that my two current favorite sites are Beatrice, Mainit.

[@rahoo67]

Canon should pay you for shooting the best video with their power and shot camera.

[@l2yap]

Whats your dive light?

[@andreweleighton]

I use a V25