Overcast sunset
Been a while since we had clear enough skies for a good sunset. Recent ones have had clouds on the horizon completely blocking any sun. Here’s … Continue reading Overcast sunset
Month: May 2014
Ocean Sunset Panorama
Very calm waters this evening, which gives lovely reflection on the ocean … Nine photo joined with special Pritt-Stick magic in Photoshop … Enjoy 😀 … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama
Millions Of Sky Lanterns – Beach Night Pano
Taken last year during Loy Catong festival on the beach … Millions of sky lanterns being sent skyward by revellers … Enjoy 😀 Photos (c) Don … Continue reading Millions Of Sky Lanterns – Beach Night Pano
“Genuine” Compliment Fishers – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Ever given a genuine compliment to someone and been asked/(forced) to justify it ? “Oh, I do like your hat :D” “WHY do you like my … Continue reading “Genuine” Compliment Fishers – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Stormy Sparkler Balcony Sunset
This has got to be the exception, absolutely stunning sunset off of my balcony prior to going out to beach … It’s a sparkler because the … Continue reading Stormy Sparkler Balcony Sunset
My “Tripod”
Well actually it’s more like a bipod than a tripod, but who’s counting … this appeared on the beach a couple of weeks back, makes an … Continue reading My “Tripod”
THE REPLY – “Good morning. R u a person?”
A reader left me this comment today – “Good morning. R u a person?” … I did a post about it … and interesting feedback … Considered answer is simply – “Y” thecobweboriumemporium gave the most pertinent reply, and says exactly how … Continue reading THE REPLY – “Good morning. R u a person?”
Fruit Guy
My friend Suz introduced me to the term “photobomber” … this guy wasn’t exactly a photobomber, subtly let me know he wanted his photo taken … … Continue reading Fruit Guy
Lottery Stall
Actually quite a lot going on in this photo ! Gold/diamond shop behind, lottery sellers in the foreground, fruit and vegetable sellers on the right, couple … Continue reading Lottery Stall
“Good morning. R u a person?”
A reader left me this comment today – “Good morning. R u a person?” … I’m really after blogging for nearly a year and publishing nearly 800 posts, a little lost for words (strange I know) … so please can you … Continue reading “Good morning. R u a person?”
Beach Slipway Sunset
This was this evening’s sunset here in Thailand … utterly breathtaking sunsets the last few days, this one no exception … Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Beach Slipway Sunset
Fruit Stall 2
I did a little inventory of the fruits I know – limes, grapes, rose apples, apples, lychees, mangostene, mango, banana, water melon, pineapple, papaya … there’s … Continue reading Fruit Stall 2
Vijay Shah Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
I’m choosy about who goes on my friends page, and as yet haven’t made a bad judgement call. These people are all lovely charismatic bloggers, each has shown some extra special merit for my calling them friends. All are a credit to the … Continue reading Vijay Shah Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
Ocean Sunset Panorama Wide
This is seven portrait shots spot welded together using Photoshop Photomerge … It’s so wide because the sunset this evening was split into two parts … … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama Wide
Street Food 3
This lady is selling and cooking meats and fish … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Street Food 3
Making A New Watering Hole
Caught this elephant with it’s pants down trying to make a new oasis on the dusty ground. You won’t catch me drinking from it though. Continue reading Making A New Watering Hole
Sunbathing Feline
This cat likes sunbathing on the roof of cars … I have a suspicion he’s a boy cat as he didn’t run off when I was … Continue reading Sunbathing Feline
Beach Sunset Panorama … Goodnight From Don Charisma
It’s my TTFN sunset, it’s traditional on DC.org … God and Photoshop conspired to produce a beautiful sunset, so it’s goodnight from me and goodnight from him … if you’re British you might get that ,,, pissed, yes I still … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama … Goodnight From Don Charisma
Break From The Norm – Party Yay !
I’m a good hearted fella most of the time, sometimes it’s time to depart to the disco for some different colours … If I said I still drunk, a lot, then probably you wouldn[#t believe me, but I am ! … Continue reading Break From The Norm – Party Yay !
Fruit Stall
Fruits galore, some tropical, some “ordinary” … Mangoes, apples, bananas, young coconuts, limes, durian, pineapples … oh, the pineapples, wow, just mind blowingly ripe and sweet … Continue reading Fruit Stall
Flower And Garland Stall
Hand made floral garlands … red roses … this is how they do it Thai style … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Flower And Garland Stall
Beach Scene
Snapped this one last year … “look behind you !” … normally I’m shooting over the water at a sunset, so a different angle. Enjoy 😀 … Continue reading Beach Scene
Party, Party, Party – Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
I took this last year at Thailand’s Loy Catong festival … Beer, partying, sky lanterns and fireworks … what a mix, beach full of revellers … … Continue reading Party, Party, Party – Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Internship Update
Heather, our technical writer intern has kindly sent me over an update. I feel it’s important to keep readers updated on how it’s going, and so Heather can share what experiences she’s had in our intern program. Heather’s words : “Don … Continue reading Internship Update
Dear Nikon Camera Corporation
Dear Nikon, I know you guys are avid readers of my blog, and love my sunset photos. I also know you’re wondering why I’m taking photos using my iPhone as opposed to one of your excellent cameras. A very good … Continue reading Dear Nikon Camera Corporation
Please Circle Me On Google+
I’m currently following everyone back on Google+, so rather than following everyone individually, please follow me and I’ll follow you back. Free SEO tip – Google plus is probably the most significant social network after facebook and twitter. The main … Continue reading Please Circle Me On Google+
Father And Son Beach Fishermen Sunset – For Brian
This one’s dedicated to my friend Brian back in London. He’s asked me to keep the photos coming, at what’s a challenging time – so here they are, … Continue reading Father And Son Beach Fishermen Sunset – For Brian
Street Food 2
This kind of “cart” is typical of street food in Thailand, they sell a lot of food from these mobile kitchens ! It’s the push-by-hand version, other … Continue reading Street Food 2
Red And Yellow Flower
No idea what this plant is called, but it’s flower is just awesome, red and yellow. I was on my way out this morning and spotted … Continue reading Red And Yellow Flower
Street Food
Thai markets and street food are a bit eclectic … I don’t know what these ladies are cooking, but this is what a street food stall … Continue reading Street Food
Stormy Skies Over The Ocean
Usually when the sun is setting my camera is pointing a full 90 degrees clockwise away from here … but the stormy sky here was actually … Continue reading Stormy Skies Over The Ocean
Beach Sunset Panorama
Some very nice sunsets over the past couple of weeks, everyday I different sight 😀 Six portrait shots coupled together in Photoshop. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama
Palm Tree Lights
I like the way the light from the LEDs on the palms reflects off of the stone floor, so I photographed it … Enjoy 😀 … Continue reading Palm Tree Lights
TV Sunset
I have no clue what this TV tube was doing on the beach … I try not to miss a photo op, so here’s TV sunset ! … Continue reading TV Sunset
Shells
Shells attached themselves to a bit of driftwood … not the most sensible of homes, as it’s now on the beach ! Enjoy 🙂 Taken … Continue reading Shells
Balcony Daytime Sky
It’s a recent sky photo off my own balcony … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Balcony Daytime Sky
Ocean Sunset Panorama
Ocean sunset panorama … yay ! Six portrait shots welded in Photoshop. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama
Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Who doesn’t like fireworks … or sky lanterns ? Boring people ? Enjoy 😀 Photos (c) Don Charisma 2013, taken in Thailand Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Extra Long Zebra
Not possible, how long is that Zebra ? Photo courtesy morgueFile.com Continue reading Extra Long Zebra
Ducklings … YAY !
Ducklings … yay ! Photo courtesy morgueFile.com Continue reading Ducklings … YAY !
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