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The Mystic Waters of Shangri La
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The Mystic Waters of Shangri La

by Michael Anderson

Category: Earth, Sea & SkyAdded December 4, 20064,208 views

Mountains, Flowing Water, Reflections, Snow scenes, Trees, Autumn Color, Woods and Forests, Clouds, Sunrise/Sunset, Grasslands

Keywords: Yading, Shangri La, China, Himalayas, Mountains, Reflection, river, curve, sichuan, hasselblad, h2d, sunset, sunrise, clouds, fall, autumn

The Mystic Waters of Shangri La

A spectacular autumn sunset in a hidden corner of the Himalayan Mountains that is thought to be the inspiration for the mythical Shangri La valley in James Hilton's classic novel 'Lost Horizon'.

Hasselblad H2D with 39 megapixel digital back
Image Reference: Mystic Waters ShangriLa HImage Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA