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Exploring The Ancient Caves In Thailand…***EXCLUSIVE*** PANG MAPHA, THAILAND – UNDATED: John Spies explores the ancient caves of Tham Lod in Pang Mapha, Thailand. A SUBTERREAN photographer has captured jaw-dropping pictures of cavers exploring mighty cave cathedrals. The formations are so large cavers have no choice but to scramble up the church-organ-like natural structures formed over millions of years of water slowly dripping through the limestone rock. From the 200-foot-tall worlds tallest cave column that is Tham Lum Khao Ngu (Snake Mountain cave) in central Thailand to exploring underground rivers draped with impressive rock formations in Pang Mapha to the north of the country these shots show the very best of the nations underworld wonders. The formations are so large cavers have no choice but to scramble up the church-organ-like natural structures in their quest to survey the stone stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years by water slowly dripping through the limestone rock. In over 30 years as a cave explorer, photographer and guide, Australian John Spies has visited 85 caves, discovered incredible formations, documented prehistoric cave art, ancient underworld burial grounds, Buddhist temples and strange eyeless forms of life. John has discovered caves where no human had visited before and his expertise in the field has led him to work with Sir David Attenborough on his acclaimed Planet Earth BBC television series. PHOTOGRAPH BY John Spies / Barcroft Media UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429 W www.barcroftindia.com

by Brendan Lemon | 8/21/12 | Leave a comment |