Longtail boats and speedboats navigate emerald waters beneath limestone karsts in Phuket, Thailand
Traditional Thai longtail boats and modern speedboats cruise through turquoise waters surrounded by towering limestone karsts covered in dense tropical vegetation in Phuket's iconic bay, September 2017.
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The emerald-green waters of this protected bay in Phuket have been navigated by fishermen for centuries, though today traditional wooden longtail boats share the anchorage with modern speedboats serving Thailand's booming tourism industry.
Towering limestone karsts rise dramatically from the water, their weathered gray faces partially cloaked in lush tropical vegetation that has taken root in every crevice and ledge of the ancient rock formations.
This scene captures the essence of coastal Thailand, where natural beauty meets maritime culture, and where visitors from around the world come to experience one of Southeast Asia's most photographed seascapes.
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