The many faces of Cadlao Island

One of my favorite spots on Earth to photograph is situated off the coast of a remote island in the Philippines. As viewed from Palawan Island, the mysterious Cadlao Island rises up over 2000 feet from the South China Sea and looms in the distance presenting as many faces throughout the day as there are moments to capture it. I photographed one of those moments just as sunset was nearing and won the Islands Magazine Photo Competition with the image. It’s ever changing nature provides endless photographic opportunities and a sense of mystery when you gaze out upon this tropical Eden.