My secret blue paradise :)

A boat man

The Similan Islands (Thai: เกาะสิมิลัน) is a group of islands in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand. It is a national park which was established in 1982. Since no tourist hotels are allowed in this national park it's still unspoiled as it should be :)

Similan Islands National Park was established after the one-year exploration by the Foresty department. The park is the archipelago consisting of nine islands which are Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan, Ko Payu, Ko Miang (two adjoining islands), Ko Payan, Ko Payang, and Ko Huyong. Recently, the park was expanded to included two remoted islands which are Ko Bon and Ko Tachai. The Similans are situated 70 kilometres from Phang Nga town. Similan is a Malay or Yawi word which means nine. Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. means nine. Similan is one of the most famous diving sites in Thailand. It is located at 8°39′09″N, 97°38′27″E

Photo taken March 1995 - Minolta X-700 SLR camera with COKIN polaroid filter
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ellie 6 says:

Wow, great and beautiful !
Wish I can go to a place like that ...

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- Lex - says:

Prachtige foto Ben, en dat verhaal erbij haalt de droom nog ietjes dichterbij ! ;)
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Lukas and his camera [deleted] says:

Lekkere toning :-)

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KaptainKaveman says:

I love that emerald jade green water!
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B℮n says:

Michael, It's all true. No PS work at all. Just an old COKIN polaroid filter.
From a high rock view the sea water looks crystal clear!
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kimlawton says:

wow what an amazing colour.

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smiling_da_vinci says:

Sweet paradise.
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whistlergal78 says:

Wow!I could definately live there! Beautiful shot :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

claufogolin says:

this is a paradise!!!!!
I liked it!!!!!!

bjks and have a nice day dear friend.....clau

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Cetoile says:

"This photograph is a WINNER!"

the BEST of Flickr!!!
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B℮n says:

Have a look from a different angle...

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sweet fanny adams says:

Beautiful shot. Amazing, vivid colours.

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Saariy says:

great and beautiful

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stingu (Stefán Ingvar Photography) says:

Wow the ocean is so clear that it seems that the boat´s are floating in thin air............fantastic capture

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Bob.Fornal says:

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jordan1962 says:

so beautiful! hope it stays unspoiled forever!

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Jan's Cat says:

Superb colors, very nice!

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semimortal79 says:

Awesome Capture!

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amma_maw says:

So beautiful! we were happy enough on Koh pha ngan....this looks gorgeous.

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-monochrome(Terri) [deleted] says:

Wow, you just let your secret out!!! Stunning place.

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RV Bob says:

Beautiful capture of a beautiful place.

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farissshafee II - away says:

fantastic
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Ferdi's World says:

prachtige kleur en compositie. Heel Mooi

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Franka (moving on) says:

Ziet er inderdaad paradijselijk uit. Mooi dat ze niet toestaan dat het door massatoerisme wordt bedorven.
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ann.inspain says:

Awesome Capture!

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Semmie [deleted] says:

Mooi plaatje Ben
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inesbexiga says:

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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alfred koppel says:

Beautiful photo!

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Scalyback says:

Outstanding picture. Love it from the other angle also. Looks an idyllic place to be
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Astrid Photography. says:

Wow...die kleur van het water en zo
vreselijk helder......!
Prachtige foto.....

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Paul Panayiotou says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Haggis Chick says:

Very pretty!
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Maria Yu says:

Amazing colors! Beautiful!

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Chameleon2006 [deleted] says:

wauw...schitterend gewoon + je uitleg eronder!
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wanwu says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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limegreen_kayak says:

Beautiful!!! Great color!!!
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Japa Back to Floripa!!! says:

wow.... amazing blue water! great shot!

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Helder Fotos says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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oshostone says:

Paradise!

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Gregor Halbwedl says:

great scene!

This is an Amazing Shot!!
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Sandrine 87 says:

Beautiful
I saw this in Impressed by your Beauty! (Invite only images)

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kloh says:

Now I need a vacation! Your photo is one of Flickr's most Wanted!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

AnneliesW says:

Prachtige foto's...schitterend...idyllisch...super!
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splendid paradise !
awesome colours
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Thank you for adding your photo to our group!

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smiling_da_vinci says:

Mooie dingen, polarisatiefilters. Ik heb er net weer eentje voor mijn werk gehaald.

En re: Not yet finish! Please stay awake!!!

Ik vond het wel goed zo. Met maar 3 uurtjes slapen is het werken niet echt geweldig. ;o)
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I use canon eos 350d
my today Tonnara shot is in hdr ;-)
the other 2 shots of the sunflowers normal not hdr and no ps

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DELPHINES says:

WOW!!!!!!
Awesome image!!!
It's very very very beautiful picture!
I love this picture sooooooooo much!
I'd like to put this picture in my desktop!
You're absolutely amazing photographer!
Thank you for viewing my photo!
Have a great week!
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raisinsawdust says:

Fabulous!

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lizannes_lightpaintings says:

very great color on water
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♥ Carol ♥ says:

Heaven is a place on earth!
That's paradise indeed!

Outstanding shot!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Luciana DB says:

amazing!! looks like the boats are flying!! the water color is beautiful!
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dolphin_dolphin says:

Wonderful scenery!!

You are my Golden Photographer as well!

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Meikk_ says:

Wauw, geweldige foto! :-)
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lucy_nka says:

Ben, this is incredible! If you were selling me a vacation trip there, I'd be signing your contract as we speak ;)
The exposure is an absolute gem.. so crisp, vibrant, and brimming with life. Excellent composition and use of space. Beautiful capture!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

B℮n says:

Thank you all for your lovely comments and invites. Photo was taken 12 years ago, I don't know if my paradise still excist???
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Daddy0h says:

Wow!!! Sooo beautiful!! And a great job too!!

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Nino H says:

woow the color of tha water is great. Incredible place. wish to be there
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basajauntxo says:

Lovely green water.
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OliveEyel says:

WOW, stunningly Amazing!
My breath was stolen.
Love everything here, but mostly the colors...
and the boats....& the landscaping.
Oh heck it's all so Wonderful!
; )
PS. Thanks 4 sharing your secret...
now I wanna go there 2.
; D~
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says:

wow! a real paradise!
fantastic place, great colors! =D
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

cahos55 says:

again water transparente et propre! very nice shot! sensible!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Linee says:

Beautiful bleu indeed, love this one.
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Miguel Ángel Yuste says:

What a wonderful photo, congratulations Ben
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WTL photos says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called GOLDEN EGG (Post 1 photo - Give 2 Eggs) VOTE NOW for JUNE, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

AMAZING PLACE!!! truly a paradise
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

racingsquirrel says:

The small empty boats on the pristine waters are delightful. I like the patterned and yet random organization of it. The secret paradise of Thailand, most things can be had for a price.
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cunctator47 says:

This GOLDEN image was found in
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Quizz... says:

:)
&thnx 4 emails ;)*
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edwindejongh says:

Wat een topfoto!
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T.S. says:

This is, like all of your photos, a perfect shot. Do they allow camping on these islands? I know that some places even access to them is restricted and I'm curious to know how the local government dealt with keeping them pristine...
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Ca a mi ii ! says:

its it WONDERFUL!
AMAZING !
i just love it!!

take carE!
byebye! =)
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B℮n says:

T.S. Government have a few wooden bungalows but nothing fancy. Camping not allowed. Booking in advance is neccessary!
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smiling_da_vinci says:

Bedankt voor de tip. Erg mooie skyplay.
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Atavachron says:

Smashing colour ...well done
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willtooke says:

Beautiful colors!

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Amber.Dawn [deleted] says:

Beautiful shot, this is so gorgeous. the colors are amazing.
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islandscubagirl says:

so cool!
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Akbar Simonse says:

Yes, this must be paradise!

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Stefan Elf says:

A+++ Grade Photo

So beautiful!
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fotomassimo says:

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Alex Erber says:

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PhotoA.nl says:

Kun je er nog een bij hebben? ;-)

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gundidepp says:

blue lagoon..................dreamworld!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

lightpainter says:

what a spectacular place. the colors are stunning.
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blogmulo says:

Looks like a wonderfl spot to get lost for a while...

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Daneli says:

beautiful!
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Oceano Mare says:

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luisa santos says:

just as the place, the shot is everything but touristy. as when we read words and want to picture them, when I saw this image I wanted to be there. what better can an image make than take you to places you wouldn't be able to be? Congrats (again) :)
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B℮n says:

Thanks all for the invites, lovely comments and Faves. I really appreciate it :))
Luisa always love reading your words.
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MacKey (the Mac) [deleted] says:

wow! i want to go there right now! beautiful.
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Maarten Kroes [deleted] says:

Krijg spontaan zin in vakantie,
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Rhys says:

Looks like a little piece of heaven on earth.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Milena T. says:

thank you for your comment.
And this is amazing!!!maybe I will be there for my next Bday....;)
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bekahpaige says:

beautiful scene, definitely paradise
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PRIME IMAGERY >gianni< says:

heaven on earth...... kap kun kap for sharing.....

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JucaFii says:

fantastic
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Nino H says:

Wonderful place and GREAT shot
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Lie44 says:

Deze vind ik ook PRACHTIG , Ben ! Wat een speciale blauw-groene kleur , dat water ! Zo glashelder !
En ja , die gentiaan is ook mijn icon ! Ik fotografeerde ze enkele jaren geleden . Elk jaar opnieuw zoek ik ze op in de alpen .

GREAT PICTURE!!
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