Callao Cave Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Callao Cave, located in Penablanca town, Cagayan province, is one of the best caves to explore in the Philippines. The cave has 7 chambers and numerous crevices that allow natural light to get into the cave. This photo shows the chapel that was built inside the cave's 2nd chamber. The highlighted portion at the left side of the photo is due to light coming down from the crevice above. The cave entrance is the opening at the background.

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Dpbours (216) 2008-06-14 8:32

Hello Alford,

That looks very surreal! Why did they make a chapel in the cave? Does that date back from a time where Christianity was not that appreciated in the area? Or just the use of the cave as it is?
Anyhow, a very interesting photograph you got here!

Enjoy your weekend!

Greetings, Dennis

joscel1975 (489) 2008-06-14 23:57

Hi Alford:

The cave is so magical. I have to visit Cagayan Valley. Thanks for posting.

Perfect composition. I love it.

Joscel

jhm (81731) 2008-06-15 3:20

Hello Alford,

You play wonderful with light in these depth cave, not easy for take, but you show a wonderful image.
Splendid composition with the benches and the people there, this excellent for the scale, nice presentation of this chapel in the cave!
Very well done.

Have a nice weekend,
John.