A few more scenes from Shangri-La’s countryside
The countryside surrounding Shangri-La is a rural landscape of small farms, fields and villages divided by densely forested hills, soaring mountains and deeply carved rivers. When I was in China last month I spent a couple of days driving the narrow roads that connect these places. These are a selection of these scenes as I experienced them.
Christopher Martin Photography 
The collection of calves, right above the cow in the bush, is my favorite! What a sweet capture.
October 30, 2015 at 11:54 am
I love the lines you have found in the fields and the colour contrast between vegetation and roofs.
October 13, 2015 at 9:11 am
Thank you – there was so much to work with there. I’m glad you liked it.
October 19, 2015 at 8:58 pm
Beautiful photos! I’m visiting China next week, so can’t wait to see it for myself. Jx
October 12, 2015 at 7:35 am
I hope you have a great trip to the Middle Kingdom! I’d love to see some of your photos if you want to share!
October 19, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Ouch! That’s a nasty-looking nose ring. I too like the blue roofs with a few black and red ones. Looks like a simple life, though not easy.
October 11, 2015 at 4:53 pm
I know there are so many stories behind the pictures but the blue roofs are so beautiful!
October 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm