Purple Zebra
For – Rajiv, a photographer who likes to see what I can do in Photoshop … Here’s purple Zerba with a hint of Neon … Masterpiece, quite possibly not, but I’m in a silly mood today, so I don’t care … … Continue reading Purple Zebra
Month: May 2014
Spinning Plates With Charisma
For – Eric, a cooler man and bigness of heart I’m sure I don’t recall knowing. Introduction Spinning plates with charisma is impossible. Don’t even try it, you might break some plates or you might strain your brain. What a dumb … Continue reading Spinning Plates With Charisma
Fostering Happiness
For – an idiot of a woman, who’s not such an idiot really, actually probably smarter than me, if that’s possible. Hard to believe I know ! Introduction To foster happiness – Switch on the TV, go watch a movie, eat a … Continue reading Fostering Happiness
Mirror Ship
I found this on a sign for an apartment complex, I really like the colours and the effect. We will soon be putting our photos on sale via our online … Continue reading Mirror Ship
Giant Arrow Sunset
Here’s a panorama shot blended together in Hugin from 5 portrait shots. The clouds were arranged to give an unusual arrow sunset effect. Quite magnificent. Taken … Continue reading Giant Arrow Sunset
Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Concise Writing” CONCISE WRITING I have a friend – Chris. He has a very busy job, ten people working for him. He’s “told me off” a couple of times for writing emails to him that are “too long”. … Continue reading Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Bands At Sunset
This is an interesting sunset photo I took showing four distinct bands – Ground, Sunset, Clouds, Last of the Blue Sky. You will need to see … Continue reading Bands At Sunset
Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Making Friends With Yourself” MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF There’s only really one person you need to learn to make friends with. Look in the mirror and you’ll see that person. He or she is the only … Continue reading Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Bruce Lee-Orama”
Archives again today, this was taken last year – it’s a fondue of six portrait photos blended over a gentle flame. Fondue technology courtesy Microsoft ICE. It’s … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Bruce Lee-Orama”
Kittens II – “Three Stooges-Orama”
Saving some of my time and filling the kitten void for my readers, here’s kittens II. It’s a “Three Stooges-Orama”, because there’s 3 of them … … Continue reading Kittens II – “Three Stooges-Orama”
Breathing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Breathing” BREATHING David Blaine managed 45 days without food suspended in a plastic box near London’s Tower Bridge. I saw him when he emerged he was VERY vulnerable and weak, and in a very bad way. He’s since I … Continue reading Breathing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
“Me Time” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
May is birthday month for me. Today, I’m chillaxing … tomorrow more of the same hopefully 🙂 I will approve comments as and when I get a chance … you’ve already heard my thoughts on impatient people … Me Time … Continue reading “Me Time” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Waiting For the Sunrise
Two generations waiting on the beach, watching the early morning sunrise. Something rather calming and almost spiritual about this photo. I wonder what they are thinking … Continue reading Waiting For the Sunrise
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Christina Aguilera-Orama”
This one taken last year, so digging up from the charisma-archives … Seem welded like a master craftsman in Photoshop are 12 portrait photos … It’s … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Christina Aguilera-Orama”
Kittens – “Britney Spears-Orama”
One of my readers jokingly told me off for my “stock photos of kittens” reference. So … Here’s the stock kittens that I like – you’d … Continue reading Kittens – “Britney Spears-Orama”
Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Vulnerability” VULNERABILITY This is a tough one for most people, I know this because it is for me. Please only publish your work IF YOU FEEL 100% COMFORTABLE TO DO SO. There’s no looking bad in my … Continue reading Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
“Camera Purchase Nikon 1 J” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I can’t promise I’ll take any advice given so please bear that in mind prior to commenting, it’s an gathering of ideas. I’m considering purchasing a new camera. My iPhone 4s produces some lovely photos, which I’m pretty happy with. … Continue reading “Camera Purchase Nikon 1 J” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Field Of Buttercups
Sometimes waiting for the sun to set means you have time to take photos of your surroundings. Here’s a lovely bunch of buttercups growing wild in … Continue reading Field Of Buttercups
Mark Bialczak 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 Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
Calm Ocean Sunset – “Mel Gibson-Orama”
No wind this evening in Thailand, hence no waves … It’s the bluest I’ve seen the water, ever, so I’m assuming that the waves must stir … Continue reading Calm Ocean Sunset – “Mel Gibson-Orama”
“Beer” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Beer in my understanding is a carbonated drink which is made using hops, malt, sugar and yeast. It’s very popular drink with men, and still almost as popular with women. Malt in my experience has a slightly addictive quality to … Continue reading “Beer” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Promoting And Marketing A Book Or An eBook
I’ve been asked indirectly to give some advice on promoting and marketing a Book for a friend. This is probably starting to fall under the category of work, and generally my work is paid for. However part of marketing oneself … Continue reading Promoting And Marketing A Book Or An eBook
Breakfast – “Mickey Mouse-Orama”
Not my usual style, but I’m told variety is the spice of life, and I’ve never blogged my breakfast before. Here in Thailand I can get … Continue reading Breakfast – “Mickey Mouse-Orama”
Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Lenny Kravitz-Orama”
Nine photos joined together by a special distillation process, to form a very large sky. It’s a “Lenny Kravitz-Orama” because I often listen to Lenny when I’m … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Lenny Kravitz-Orama”
Lens Flare Balcony Sunset – “Lionel Blair-Orama”
Got this one off of my balcony the other evening … I have no idea how one get’s a lens flare like this, but it looks … Continue reading Lens Flare Balcony Sunset – “Lionel Blair-Orama”
What’s Up Puddy Cat?
Caught this lovely cat eyeing me up. It was after something in the bush – bird or mouse? – but it’s pal didn’t want to come … Continue reading What’s Up Puddy Cat?
Balcony Sunrise – “Bill Gates-Orama”
Rare I know for me to be taking photos at sunrise, does happen! I’ve no idea how I managed to get the exact light conditions for … Continue reading Balcony Sunrise – “Bill Gates-Orama”
Sunset Challenge Results
The deadline has passed for our Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge, so it’s too late for any more entrants in this first sunset challenge. We have … Continue reading Sunset Challenge Results
On Being A Leader And A Powerblogger – Charisma’s Not All Plain Sailing
I’m friends with two of the largest “powerbloggers” on WordPress. Both these guys are smashing, awesome people and I constantly learn from them. I don’t see these guys as competition – they are my mentors and friends. They are largely … Continue reading On Being A Leader And A Powerblogger – Charisma’s Not All Plain Sailing
Change yourself – Part of SoCS
Originally posted on IreneDesign2011:
The view seen from my new house I have met some souls in my life, who are really sucking out all my energy. By trying to find the background for this behavior I found out, that… Continue reading Change yourself – Part of SoCS
Thai Sculptures – “Hugh Hefner-Orama”
I photographed these outside a hotel. They are fairly striking even by Thai standards ! It’s a “Hugh Hefner-Orama”, you can make a tenuous connection if … Continue reading Thai Sculptures – “Hugh Hefner-Orama”
Caught In Mid Flight
This is my first spot of bird photography. I have no idea what the bird is – I’m sure a birdwatcher would be able to identify … Continue reading Caught In Mid Flight
Music To Listen To As The Sun Sets
In the build up to my sunset photo challenge, I thought I would share one of my favourite tracks at the moment. I just love the lyrics, especially when he gets to the bridge – When the sun will set … Continue reading Music To Listen To As The Sun Sets
“Offers – Creating Creativity” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
The Improv methods and techniques of creativity that I’ve learnt specify taking the first idea that comes into one’s head and running with it. Working collaboratively with another improviser these are called “offers”. The other improviser gives you an idea … Continue reading “Offers – Creating Creativity” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Once Upon A Time In Youghal
60 years ago, a film crew, host of A-list hollywood stars such as Gregory Peck, descended on a sleepy Irish town called Youghal. The reason was … Continue reading Once Upon A Time In Youghal
Graveyard For Trees
Everything dies eventually, and here’s where they put the dead trees. A few stumps are all that’s left of these magnificent specimens. Perhaps these are meant … Continue reading Graveyard For Trees
Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Angelina Jolie-Orama”
This is one of last year late in the evening sunsets, I really lovely yellows and blues and the dark tones … the light on the … Continue reading Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Angelina Jolie-Orama”
Thai Beach Boy Sunset – “Alicia Keys-Orama”
This little Thai boy was determined to get in my photos, so he’s now also a famous Thai boy … When I’m shooting sunsets I the … Continue reading Thai Beach Boy Sunset – “Alicia Keys-Orama”
Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Here’s a run down of some of the responses from my “Compassion” prompt COMPASSION Response 1 – Writing MOM by Audrey Dawn – Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister Mr. Don Charisma’s Compassion Challenge: This one’s been a long time … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Boats On Calm Water
Ocean water doesn’t get much stiller than this. Hardly a ripple to be seen – just what you’d expect from a sleepy seaside town in Ireland. … Continue reading Boats On Calm Water
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