Underwater photography - Thailand and Myanmar (Burma) topsides |
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"Longtail" boats
like this are used for fishing, passenger service, and in this
case, cargo. Also shown is the waterfront of Kawthoung, southernmost
point in mainland Myanmar, separated from Thailand by the Pakchan
River.
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Small but powerful,
chilli peppers like these are key ingredients in Thailand's
famously spicy cuisine.
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| image reference code: tsburm 33 | image reference code: chili 1 | ||||
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The sun sets behind
the lone tree on High Rock. Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea,
Myanmar.
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Shower time! An
elephant relaxes with its Mahout (handler) after spending the
day giving tourists rides through the jungle. Patong Bay, Phuket,
Thailand.
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| image reference code: tsburm 21 | image reference code: tselph 1 | ||||
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A modern sailing
yacht lies at anchor near a traditional Buddhist temple. Scenes
like this are an increasingly common sight with the recent arrival
of sailing and diving tourism. Kawthoung, southern Myanmar.
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A traditional
Thai "longtail" boat floats as if suspended in air in clear,
shallow water. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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| image reference code: tsburm 32 | image reference code: tss 4 | ||||
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A snorkeler relaxes
on the beach at Ko Similan. Similan Islands Marine National
Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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A classic view
of Phi Phi Island's narrow isthmus. Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga
Bay, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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| image reference code: tssp 2 | image reference code: tspp 12 | ||||
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A snorkeler explores
the sunlit shallows in a protected bay at Ko Similan. Similan
Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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A traditional
Thai "longtail" boat, rests at water's edge, as the captain
relaxes under an umbrella. Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Leh, Phang Nga
Bay, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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| image reference code: tssp 1 | image reference code: tspp 15 | ||||
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Relaxing at water's
edge, a snorkeler takes in the view at Ko Similan. Similan Islands
Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand. image reference
code: tssp 6
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Mark Strickland / Oceanic Impressions e-mail: info@oceanic-impressions.com |
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