Rhonson takes a dive in the Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Photography by Jojie Alcantara

Requested Rhonson to take a jump into the enchanted blue river in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, as I positioned myself hanging on to a nearby tree on the edge of a cliff, so I can take the image I have visualized. It took two jumps for me to get satisfied with my capture. This photo has graced several pages of magazines and newspapers.

This little known town is blessed with a hidden treasure --a stunning blue lagoon nestled within a mountainside and protectively covered by a forest. Its dark tinge comes from the Pacific sea pouring in from a deep underwater crevice. To local folks, it is said to be enchanted. Full of rich marine fishes swimming in the deep blue, no one is said to have ever caught one. Once you take a dip in the cool, clear waters, you don't want to come out.

My full story can be read in
http://dabawenya.me/adventures/2011/05/30/once-upon-an-enchanted-blue-river/