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Phi Phi Islands
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Location of Phi Phi Islands
Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh
Internal lake connecting through a cave to the open sea.
The rocky coast is eaten away by the tide, shaping the islands like mushrooms.
Muslim fishing village of Panyee, built on the shallow water off Khao Panyee (Panyee Island)The Phi Phi Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะพีพี) are located in Thailand, between the larger island of Phuket and the mainland. They are politically part of Krabi province, most of which is on the mainland, which is located at 8°02′30″N, 98°48′39″E. Phi Phi Don is located at It is located at 7°44′00″N, 98°46′00″E

Ko Phi Phi Don ("ko" (Thai: เกาะ) meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Lee (or "Ko Phi Phi Leh"), are visited by many people as well. There are no accommodation facilities on this island, but it is just a short boat ride from Ko Phi Phi Don. The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island, are not much more than large limestone rocks jutting out of the sea.

Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi Don remains more than 80% Muslim.

Ko Phi Phi Leh was the backdrop for the 2000 movie The Beach. Phi Phi Leh also houses the 'Viking Cave', from which there is a thriving bird's nest soup industry. There was criticism during filming of 'The Beach' that the permission granted to the film company to physically alter the environment inside Phi Phi Islands National Park was illegal. [2]

Following the release of The Beach, tourism on Phi Phi Don increased dramatically, and with it the population of the island. Many buildings were constructed without planning

John_F_Kennedy, izler, thea0211, sergio1, evanrizo, sebcz, ChrisJ, DarkoG, parbo, UlfE, leo61, jmcl has marked this note useful

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ciaccio (66) 2006-12-05 8:40

Hi Zizzer, I can't found Leonardo, where is he?
well I like very much colours of this picture because changes from blu to green...
nice shoot
TFS
G.

Isab (865) 2006-12-05 9:03

Bonjour
les photos de plages thailandaises sont toujours paradisiaque.
Les couleurs sont splendides et la composition est très belles.
Bonne journée
Isabelle

jdwyer264 (1082) 2006-12-05 15:41

I did quite enjoy The Beach and here's why, this place looks incredible, I love the bright colours and make up of the landscape, so tall, closed and raw.
The water looks gorgeous and the sand so soft. Good title, I have to say I thought of the beach before I saw the title.
very good shot.
Well captured.
Have a good day.

John_F_Kennedy (31994) 2006-12-06 4:18

This sea emerald is of any beauty. I like the way you show the water around the rocks.
Achim

ryno (4621) 2006-12-08 4:09

Hi Paolo, this is an excellent shot of Phi Phi island. I remember swimming here a few years ago and your photo brings back great memories. Well done! Regards,
Ryno

Cricri (43738) 2006-12-08 6:22

Bonjour Paolo,
Belle composition avec ses rochers entre le bleu du ciel et l'eau turquoise, une plage de rêve et de toute beauté, compliment
amitiés
cricri

izler (6) 2006-12-08 16:43

hello Paolo
you are presenting impressive seascape photo from Thailand with calm composition. i like perspective and turquoise colour in your photo. point of view, lighting and details are great
TFS
regards
izler

thea0211 (1355) 2006-12-09 2:29

maybe leonardo already left ... not such a bad thing - at least he took all the paparazzi s with him :) ...

amazing view you have here - the sea is fantastic - thanks for sharing!

dora

vincz (19045) 2006-12-09 3:27

I went there a lon time ago, when tourism was not much developed yet, it was gorgeous. I know it changed since then but your picture shows only what did not change and it is so beautiful. Thanks.

Angshu (34099) 2006-12-09 3:43

Ciao Paolo
The colours are amazing...I like how it changes from emerald to blue. The limestone karsts add so much to this picture. Almost like paradise
Regards
Angshu

sergio1 (12150) 2006-12-11 4:13

Hi Paulo

Phi Phi Island wonderful paradise my friend. Do you see my last pictures to Thailand.
I love the compo and pov. I remember this place and this calm beach.
Well done
Sergio

evanrizo (456) 2006-12-11 8:11

Woooh what a beautyful place with a very good perspective.
The colors are wonderful.The photo has a very good depth too.
Nice work Paolo.
Thank you very much.

sebcz (2345) 2006-12-13 3:38

You meant 'The Beach' with him? Truly paradise-like looking. TFS
Seb

jemaflor (39759) 2006-12-14 7:18

Hi Paolo,
What a lovely beach, well taken, a place to dream with a such water colour and a so beautiful panorama.

ChrisJ (70443) 2006-12-14 10:27

Hi Paolo

I went to Ko Phi Phi before the tsunami. Looks like you were lucky & just missed it by a few weeks. Wonderful turquoise colour of the sea. Tfs. Ciao!

ndb1958 (9249) 2006-12-14 11:28

Ciao Paolo,
I know this place. I did a trip from Phuket to Phi Phi and we stopped here. Wonderful place, very nice shot. Amazing colour of the sea. I wish i could stay there right now.
Ciao, Nino

jrj (34779) 2006-12-15 6:29

WEll made capture of this very attractive place Paolo. Good disposition of the compo with a nice inclusion of the foreground shore.

ben4321 (9807) 2006-12-15 6:38

If you found him, I hope you drowned the annoying little rat-faced cretin.
Your shot is great, and shows this amazing place in all it's glory. The composition is well balanced, and I like the inclusion of the strip of white sand at the bottom of the frame.
Good work.

Cheers,
Ben

Yar (795) 2006-12-15 13:09

wow, what a place!
and your shot gives us how impressed people who come there the 1-st time )))
thank you for the informative comments
cheers!

DarkoG (2284) 2006-12-16 17:00

Nice place, well taken and very detailed note.
TFS
Regards Darko

parbo (11014) 2006-12-21 10:01

Ciao Paolo,

Your view is amazing splendid colored bay and rock cliffs. Sea water is really unusual for me after muddy water of many rivers from Amazon in Suriname. Merging sea and sand is very nicely added your scene. Bellissimo. Congratulations.

I would like to wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and a prosperous New Year.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

UlfE (9168) 2006-12-26 8:37

Hi Paolo,

Wonderful beach and wonderful colours. I love this scene.

Cheers,

Ulf

jhm (83328) 2006-12-29 3:27

Hi Paolo,

A very lovely through look between the big rocks, excellent composition and splendid beautiful environment, also splendid natural colours. Tfs.
Happy new year 2007

Have a nice weekend,
John.

leo61 (43734) 2007-01-02 15:46

Hi Paolo!
I`ve good memeories to this fantastic bay,I had my first open water dives there.
Good shot with great depth and fantastic colors,And what I like most; no tourists to see.
Regards,Leo

jmcl (14149) 2007-01-02 20:28

Paolo,

The shift from the blues to the greens is beautiful .. the way the land channels the sky down that break is perfect.

wonderful image.

John