One of the Hundred Islands, a photo from Pangasinan, Ilocos

Photographer's Note

The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf. They are believed to be about two million years old. Only three of them have been developed for tourists: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island.

The islands are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. Lowering sea levels have exposed them to the surface and the peculiar "mushroom"-like shapes of some of the islands have been caused by the eroding action of the ocean waves.

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krzychu30 (15512) 2011-07-26 12:03

Hello,
it´s like a best postcard from a holiday.Just even more beautiful.Great-chosen POV,good frame and above all these wonderful,vivid colors makes your picture so beautiful and unique.Just one downside,pity it´s not a little bit larger.But the real beauty of this photo is also well seen on this size.Great work!
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

pajaran (115831) 2015-04-19 4:23 [Comment]