I wish...
My Long Tail boat..on another island around the fabulous South of Thailand :))
Image description speaks for itself.. One day…I ‘ll go back …

Thankyou to Catherine Veal for describing this image as wonderfully as this :-
Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by British author James Hilton. In the book, “Shangri-La” is a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains. Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise but particularly a mythical Himalayan utopia—a permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world. In the novel Lost Horizon, the people who live at Shangri-La are almost immortal, living years beyond the normal lifespan. The word also evokes the imagery of exoticism of the Orient.*
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Steve Chapple
Stunning colours. What a beautiful scene! What a place!!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Stephen! I soooo want to be there !!
handprintz
So do l !! just beautiful Sals
salsbells69 replied
You can come with me!! Thanks Trudi!!
Chris Clark
Fantastic capture and wow wow wow to the beautiful colours.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Chris!!
The Last Look
I want to be there now.
Love the colours Sal.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou:))))
Karin Taylor
wow, i wanna live there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sooooo beautiful sal :) xxxx
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Karin!! I know…i was flicking through my thailand pics and well had been sitting on this image for a long time..in the end i thought adn looked again..and thought..gees i wish i was there!
AARDVARK
Looks good Sals, nice colours.
salsbells69 replied
Hey Aard!! Thankyou :))) X
Steve plowman
Lovely place and a lovely work.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Steve!
Maximus
be nice Sal. :)
salsbells69 replied
oh yeah..would be..!! Thankyou Max :)
Caroline Gorka
Stunning again Sal :))
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Cas!!!
Matt Sillence
I wish too.. wonderful blue seas, would want to be there right now.. great capture
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Matt :)))
dougie1
take me with you!
salsbells69 replied
Ok Dougie!!
helmutk
great shot Sal !
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much helmut!!
suefel48
Beautiful capture….Love the colours of the ocean!!.... :-))
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Sue :)))
ian taylor
i wish i was there you luky thing fab shot
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou! :))))
Travis Easton
love those blues beautiful
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Travis :))
Enavem
Beautiful. That sea looks so inviting :~)
salsbells69 replied
and a sultry 31 degrees in too it was! I snorkelled in it most of the day! Thanks so much Iain and for the fav :)))
RavenSoul
Gorgeous!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Vonne!! :))
Sensiworld
Beautiful shot !
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Sylvia ~! :)))
Ronald Rockman
superb composition sal, you sure have the gift with cameara !!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Rock! Such a wonderful thing to say..i got lucky is all!!
Marilyn Harris
Looks like paradise!! That water looks so inviting!!! Great work Sal!!! :o))
salsbells69 replied
It was paradise Bloss!! Thankyou so much :)))
Catherine Veal
Wow is that Shangri la Sal?.x
salsbells69 replied
If shangri la is a good place then yes!! Thanks Catherine :)))) X
Cheri McEachin
Oh how lovely!!! I wanna be in that boat
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Cheri!! I would rather be in that water though!! It was warm in there !!!
Catherine Veal
Thought this might interst you Sal,
Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by British author James Hilton. In the book, “Shangri-La” is a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains. Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise but particularly a mythical Himalayan utopia—a permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world. In the novel Lost Horizon, the people who live at Shangri-La are almost immortal, living years beyond the normal lifespan. The word also evokes the imagery of exoticism of the Orient.
salsbells69 replied
Oh bless!! Catherine you are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing that..I never knew about it..heard the term but didnt know anything of it! And what a compliment if you could think that this was shangri la after all! I would say yes..because its as close as i have been to it! Thankyou for sharing your knowledge! XXX
salsbells69 replied
I also added what you said to the description with a link to your folio! Thankyou Catherine :)))
Peter Denness
Very evocative with great clours, makes me want to go there
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Peter..its a gorgeous part of the world!
Antanas
Perfect…......
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Antanas! Such a wonderful comment :)))
Catherine Veal
Thank you my dear Sal, appreciate that.hugs x
Carisma
You see…you are too young to remember there was a B&W film made on the book in 1937, directed by Frank Capra.
The picture is lovely, please take me with next time??!!
salsbells69 replied
There is a ticket waiting for you!! Thankyou Carisma!~~:))
barnsis
All right now you have done it, move over I am on my way, I know I am a beach bum at heart. Gorgeous, well framed, stunning colors.
salsbells69 replied
lol..Thanks Byron!! :)))
Nancy Stafford
fantastic image stunning..
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Nancy!!
hardhhhat
Lovely shot – I’ll be off there next Feb for 4 weeks ;)
salsbells69 replied
Thanyou very much HH..Lucky you!!
Marvin Collins
Gorgeous image Sal!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou so much Marvin! :)
kjgordon
know the feeling oh so well…....
beauty…............
salsbells69 replied
Thanyou ! You are lucky you live where you do..its a gorgeous place too!!
Nala
So lovely and i wish also :-(
salsbells69 replied
Dont we all Alan! Thankyou for your comment!
Mariann Kovats
Yes, I wish I could be there! Beautiful comp and colors, Sal! Now I am jealous! :)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Mariann! :))
David Iori
Love the colours Sal.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much David! :)))
Phil Threlfall
Nice shot Sal
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Phil!!
Alessandro Flo...
Paradise?
salsbells69 replied
Close enough i suppose!! Thanks for the view and comment Alessandro!
pryere
Lovely shot.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou John:)))
AlMiller
Absolutey Beautiful Sal
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Al :))
Farah M
Gorgeous colors! Nice work.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Farah :)))))
Jacky
Sigh…a one way ticket please:))
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Jacky!! I am hearing ya!!
Karen Cook
I wish I was there!!!!! Fabulous shot sal ~ how lovely!!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Karen!! :)) Gorgeous place!!
simonesphotos
Beautiful Sal, you and me both!!! LOL!
salsbells69 replied
Anytime Simone!! Thankyou :)))
Jen Whyte
This is a scene that dreams are made of!
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Jen! Wonderful compliment :))
Dillusion
i wish…...i could be there right now. looks so relaxing. i can imagine sun baking on that little boat. besides that, great shot. love the colors.
salsbells69 replied
If only!! The sun did bake and the water was warm..it was gorgeous!! Thankyou for comment..at least it gives one the chance to dream or make dreams come true!
Denis Molodkin
Amazing capture
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Denis!! :))
Mick Smith
Thats an awesome shot of an awesome place Sal. I’m not sure if it eases my blue about my not being able to go to my favorite fishing spot this year or if it just makes it all the more depressing for me. ; ) Either way, well done girl.
salsbells69 replied
Thanks Mick! It’s not meant to make you depressed..lol! How come no fishing?
Globalphotos
I wish …. perfect title for an absolutely gorgeous image
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Global!! Much appreciated :)))
kjgordon
quite fortunate….......
Michael Rowley...
wow sal, great image , if i need a vacation i cant afford i’ll continue looking at this image.
beautiful location .
salsbells69 replied
Michael beleive it or not..once i had paid the airfare…I stayed nearby for less than $6 a night.! Cheap and oh so beautiful!
pappy
wow nice work fab colors
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Henry! :)))
Alain Safa
I wish you were a fish to join me in my life boat..brilliant photo.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Alain!!!
Mick Smith
Was all locked in with my mates. Had dates set, cabin booked (going a little soft this year) but my work said “New company policy, no holidays in Oct, Nov and Dec”. So, fingers crossed for Feb or March. If no fishing trip, maybe new 5D Mk II camera. ; )
salsbells69 replied
bugger..there has to be some sort of trade off though doesnt there! Thanks for filling me..the fishin is good in Thailand I hear!!
Sheila Smith
Wonderful colour Sal. composition is fab. What do you think of making the tarpualin on the bout white?
salsbells69 replied
Hi Sheila..yes the tarp is the same colour as the water..it was amazing really when i uploaded this and saw how close the colour was! I would rather leave it as is though….dont like dicking around with images too much.
Sheila Smith
Or the boat even?!!!!!!!!!!
Mark Snelson
Stunning shot. It is so hot today – I just feel like diving into that gorgeous water!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Mark!! I am loving this warm weather!!
Sheila Smith
Hi Sal fair doose. Mark sure is right about wanting to dive into the water. Actually crap diver but arr well I’m only a PE teacher!
salsbells69 replied
Lol..thanks Sheila!
Trevor Armstrong
What a great picture wish I was there. Well done.!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Trevor :)))
Christine Wilson
this is a fantastic shot Sal really excellent work
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Christine!! :)))
mrscboretti
Great shot!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Christine:))))
bidkev
Wonderful colour and the capture illustrates how idyllic this place must be. Well done Sal
kev
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Kev~!!! :)))
JayVee
It’s a very inviting spot by the looks of it. that’s for sure Sal.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou JV. It certainly was..water temp at about 31 and outside temp about 37. Clean, clear, snorkellers paradise..amongst other activities !!
Rusty Woodward...
I wish I was back on the beach in Hammamet, Tunisia. It’s just like your wonderful picture. Love it!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Rusty!!
shanemcgowan
aww tisLovely colour and contrast with the sky salsbells..:))!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou :))
shanemcgowan
aww i want tis as a fav please girl :
)) is that OK with you sweetheart :))??( Lovely compliment i’m blushin now) awww tis careful ya need ta be, I cud be swayed by such a
fine language from ya lovely lips dear gorgeous lookin colleen like ya !!!,hahaahahahahaaha
salsbells69 replied
lol.ok..please fav away! Thankyou :))
Rosemovie
I spend so much time in Thailand and this makes me feel like booking my flights today to go back again~!!!
salsbells69 replied
Oh wow Rose!! Lucky you! I have only been there once..this place was gorgeous! thankyou so much for dropping in to say hello!
Lyn Evans
So beautiful and serene
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Lyn :)))
mobii
Fantastic work. Thailand is an amazing place. We hope you will consider joining our group Exotic Thailand , and share more of your Thai artwork with us.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou :)))
Rosina Lamberti
Just a perfect beautiful shot
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Rosina..I bought this as a framed print and have it up in my room..its got some beautiful colours through it..which I never noticed so much on on the computer! So really happy with the way it printed up too! Thankyou so much for stopping by !! :))))
scotthartzel
What a beautiful photo, I can sit back and dream away with a photo like this. Excellent job…
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Scott!!
Jacqueline La...
great shot, love it!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Jacqueline :))))
David Murphy
Gee, I didn’t think i was going to get to the bottom of ALL the comments…..
Sal is it?
Well done, this is a beautifully captured shot….
Congrats Sal…..an absolute ripper!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much David! I was just perusing your wonderful folio and that of your friend Garths. Wonderful stuff. And its Sal! cheers!
Elva
The blue/green of the water is soooo inviting, reminds me of the beaches near Esperence in the south of Western Australia, where the sand is so white the word perfect barely does it justice. Great shot!:)
J. D. Adsit
beautiful, peaceful scene
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou ! :)))
Gyuri Nagy
Beautiful image!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Gyuri ! Merry Christmas :))
Ron Alcorn
I wish I was there to see. A good enticing photo.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Ron :)) Merry Christmas :))
Trenton Purdy
Wow!! Simply amazing! Its beautiful.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Trenton! Much Appreciated comment! Merry Christmas to you!
RedHillDigital
Gorgeous image!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much! :)))
yshah
Fantastic shot!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Yshah! :))
rfhauver
Your photo reminds me of Ko Phi Phi, a magical place where the moon rises red. Sanuk!
salsbells69 replied
Oh wow…thankyou! :))
Xenia
WONDERFUL LIKE A DREAM!
salsbells69 replied
thankyou so much XVR!!!
Joel Thompson
southern thailand rocks! nice photo
salsbells69 replied
It does!! Thanks Joel!! :))
Lisa Roberts
mmm.. Beautiful Sal
Lisa x
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Lisa!! :)
melbourneguy75
Was the water really that blue?? Fantastic shot, I’d love to go for a swim in that surf :)
salsbells69
It really was! Amazing and warm!! The snorkelling rocks!!
janfoster
Very tranquil I could lie here a relax quite easily, great shot
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Jan! :))))
ZenAkita
stunning work & thank you for adding me to watch!!
salsbells69 replied
My pleasure ! Thankyou for your wondeful comment :))
jwinman
Me too…
salsbells69 replied
So glad you feel the same way!!
danita clark
Gorgeous colours , and I love the composition .
salsbells69 replied
Danita ~ thankyou for your lovely comments :)
Larry Llewellyn
National Geographic quality… Love the ocean… thanks for the memories…
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much for your wonderful compliment Larry!
khadhy
WONDERFUL COLORS AND VIEW.
salsbells69 replied
thankyou very much Khadhy :))
CinB
wow gorgeous shot a little bit of paradise, beautiful colours
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much CinB :))
jdmphotography
I wish too ! Congratulations Sal a fantastic image !
salsbells69 replied
Lol..i wish i wish i wish…Thanks Jon!!!
John Beamish
Wonderful image.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much John :))
Shaun Whiteman
Beautiful shot, stunning composition and colours!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Shaun :))
Darren Post
Exactly .. “I wish” .. as I prepare to go to work.
Such a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing photo … still wishin ;-)
salsbells69 replied
Lol…I know….how you feel..the water was so warm and soft..the sand between your toes….the soft breeze..the colours, the ambience and the serenity..yes…still wishin myself! Thankyou Darren :))
Hannah Fenton-...
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Hannah! Thats a fantastic result!
Leslie Battjes
congrats on your top 10 finish…what a wonderful image…makes me wish I was there! :)
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Leslie! :))))))
Margaret Barry
Beautiful capture. Fantastic color, composition and light!
salsbells69
Thankyou very much Margaret !! :))
Neophytos
A beautiful image that has everything …especially nostalgia ..LOVELY !
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Neophytos!
genaro1
great work
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Genaro :)))
maremarie
Great composition with amazing, beautiful colours. What a wonderful place! :-)
salsbells69 replied
Maremarie, thankyou very much ! It was a gorgeous place!
Lucindawind
oh my I want to be there! fabulous capture xx
salsbells69 replied
Lu, i know what you mean! Thankyou :)))
Morris Hill
very cool, this pic reminds me of the islands here in Florida where im from…...makes me want a corona….....keep up the good work and neat boat
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Morris. You must live in a wonderful part of the world if this reminds you of there! Thankyou!
BettinaSchwarz
such striking colours – lovely shot!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Bettina!
BlaizerB
what a lovely shot – the colour of the water!!! wow – cheers
salsbells69 replied
Hey BB! Great to see you and I love the new avatar! Thankyou very much :)))
Brendan Schoon
Perfect shot, great composition and the colors are extremely good!! Very well done.
Brendan
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Brendan! :)))
david campbell
beautiful
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou again David. Thanks also for adding it to your favourites. :)))
Hany Kamel
nice one
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Hany :)))
Amandalynn Jones
Beautiful
salsbells69 replied
Yes..it is beautiful..feel the need to visit again..its such a beautiful spot!
Kenny Gulley Jr.
so beautiful
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Kenny!
Jeffrey Palm
just incredible!!! Love this!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Jeffrey!! Much appreciated :))
Craig Goldsmith
Makes you want to jump on a plane right now. What a lovely holiday destination!
salsbells69 replied
Then my work here is done! :))) Its a really nice part of the world Craig…and even better..you control the pace! Thankyou :)))
JRGimages
that is just too beautiful a scene…..in my mind I’m right there digging my toes in the sand
salsbells69 replied
I am glad i could induce that feeling in you! Thankyou so much for your kind comment!
Gili Orr
great colors, indeed. very attractive image.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Gili!
frogster
What a beautiful image, I can almost smell the water.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Frogster!! Much appreciated :))
stevendesiow
This is one of your best. Very nice indeed.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Steven :)) Much appreciated.
Jim Nooney
Sign me up for a wish too…fantastic color and such a peaceful, relaxing scene.
salsbells69 replied
Done! Thanks Jim!!
Teresa Dominici
Impressive scene.
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou very much Teresa :))
canonman99
And here we have a 10 !!!!
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou!! :)))
Peter Evans
WOOOOOWWW what a beautiful place and fantastic shot. I bet you had a wonderful time here. :-))))
salsbells69 replied
It was nice and relaxing..Thanks Peter! :))
Tatiana R
Oh yes, this is a place to be!
salsbells69 replied
I agree!! It’s not far fom the other place! :))) thankyou Tatiana :))
georgieboy98
The stuff that dreams are made of! And I’ve been dreaming for years! What a scene! What a photo! Wonderful work Sals.
Take care
Peter
salsbells69 replied
Thankyou Peter! Glad you like it..!
oracle0017 29 days ago
Absolutely first rate!
salsbells69 replied 21 days ago
Thankyou very much Oracle! (so sorry for late reply)
Trish Woodford 22 days ago
Beautiful composition and such gorgeous colours, wonderful image :))
salsbells69 replied 21 days ago
Thankyou Trish! Glad you like it :)))
Portrait Paradise 6 days ago
This blew me away the first time saw it – and it still blows me away now
salsbells69 replied 6 days ago
Thankyou very much Jul :)) Glad you like it !
gompo 5 days ago
great shot and wonderful tones of the water!!!
salsbells69 replied 5 days ago
Thankyou very much Gompo !!