On my way home today, I spotted a kitty chillaxing inside the hedge … I wasn’t sure how the photo would turn out, but I like it 🙂 Cheers Don Charisma Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is … Continue reading Secret Kitty
Another experiment which I enjoyed the result of … this one’s laying down on the grass, on a macro setting so that just a few blades are in focus … I like the “imperfection” of the frayed ends of the … Continue reading Green Green Grass
And this is other type of fruit on the other types of palm trees … Looks like the fruit are green, which changes to black when they are “ripe” … I suspect these are the ones that are made into … Continue reading Palm Fruit 2
My understanding is that palm trees have more than one type (species ?). The typical coconut palm being just one type. This one – I’m not sure, the “fruits” look very much like pears (which I’m sure they aren’t !) … Continue reading Palm Fruit
Potentially NSW – so perhaps read at home 🙂 I love the humour here, Outlier babe is very charismatic in her being mildly offended on what she sees as “sexism” … Guys you could learn a thing or two from … Continue reading The Sexist Word Hit List (Women’s Version)
Ornate temple building, with two “Yak” guards … I’ve seen very similar “Yak” at Bangkok airport departures. Yak or Yaksha is – a beneficent god who protects the righteous and they are common as guardians of the gates in Buddhist … Continue reading Thai Buddhist Temple
He’s an elephant statue with garlands, better known as Ganesh 🙂 He guards the entrance to my condo complex Â… Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are … Continue reading Elephant Statue – Ganesh
«Dreams are the reality of tomorrow.» — Dean Marshall Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Dreams are the reality of tomorrow.
«Cherish your yesterdays; Dream your tomorrows; But live your todays.» — Anonymous Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Cherish your yesterdays; Dream your tomorrows; But live your todays.
Thai’s build the most fantastic spiritual stuff – temples and grounds are VERY recommended for a visit. This is the second temple I’ve visited, and as usual utterly stunning architecture and designs for things like cornices. They love the golds, … Continue reading Thai Temple And Grounds
Sometimes experiments work, sometimes they don’t … Capturing a statue of a Thai police woman as a background for pretty yellow flowers, for me, did work 🙂 And aren’t palm trees are always photogenic ? Enjoy … Cheers Don Charisma … Continue reading Pretty Flower Police Woman
Before the illiterate get their knickers in twist – “nag” NOT “you are a nag” … aka – the art of complaining persistently until you get your own way … Google says this about nagging : nag1 naÉ¡/ verb verb: … Continue reading Women – Do You Nag Your Boyfriend/Husband/Cat/Imaginary Friend ?
Or “How To Be Kind And Wise At The Same Time” I’m writing this as a follow on from a conversation with my friend Irene, which was sparked by “STOP Caring What Others Think (So Much)” I used to have … Continue reading When “Cruelty” IS Kind, And Charity Isn’t a Kindness
One of my first ‘macro’ photographs of a succulent plant near the beach. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our … Continue reading Sea ‘Rose’ Flower
«Dreamers look into the future and see promise. Those who do not dream only see the future.» — D. Elder Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with … Continue reading Dreamers look into the future and see promise. Those who do not dream only see the future.
«I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.» — John D. Rockefeller Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream … Continue reading I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
It’s such a privilege to be a photographer sometimes. The insights I get from being merely an observer are often very valuable. From shooting this night market I could tell you what makes the difference between a busy seller and … Continue reading Sushi Extra By Oh
What can one say about a beautiful flower ? Other than I really like this shot, and I really like this flower … And really happy I bought my new camera, when I get home and this shows up on … Continue reading Beautiful Flower Macro
I recently updated this post, for 372 ways here.
Not pulling a full wagon.
Not the brightest star in the sky.
The lights are on but no one’s home.
Not the brightest bulb in the box.
A few screws short of a hardware store.
Not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
A few cards short of a full deck.
A few fries short of a Happy Meal.
About as sharp as a marble.
Only has one oar in the water.
Smart as a bag of rocks.
A hamburger short of picnic.
The elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top floor.
Or “Rooster Bank” if you’re not British … although doesn’t have the same “ring” to it … I have no clue what the reason is to put a cockerel on a money changer’s counter … perhaps someone knows the symbolism … Continue reading Cock Bank
At the top of my blog, just below the menu, is says – “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind” – IN FACT ON EVERY SINGLE OF MY 2000 OR SO PAGES ! …
The same line has been there for a couple of years now 🙂
So it confuses me why anyone would condescend to give me advice (in public) on my caring what other people think of me …
A recent commenter told me they thought the title of one of my photos “offensive” and went on to tell me that they thought I’d offended other people because of “reasons” (undisclosed “reasons”) … ALL ENTIRELY IRRELEVANT TO THE TITLE AND SUBJECT OF MY POST, I might add, which is why I provide a comment box …
Ricky Jervais said it pretty well :
We have to stop this recent culture of people telling us they’re offended and expecting us to give a fuck.
To which he got over 10000 retweets and over 3000 favourites (likes) … So …
Some photos joined together by the CIA’s special computer they’ve let me borrow for a few days 😀 Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama
«Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.» — William Arthur Ward Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.
This is one of my favourite angles, tree canopies are just stunning to look at 🙂 This one’s taken at a busy junction of two main roads. The traffic lights were “an accident” in the shot, but I like the … Continue reading Look Up
«Many people dream of success. To me success can only be achieved through repeated failure and introspection.» — Soichiro Honda Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Many people dream of success. To me success can only be achieved through repeated failure and introspection.
My new camera is teaching me what it’s capable of, and I’m slowly “getting the hang of it”. Street scenes are intriguing to capture daily life, as it is. But fast shutter speeds, and good reflexes are vital, as the … Continue reading Helping Dad Cook Street Food
You’d have to be pretty cynical to walk past this lady and not even spare a thought … Mothering is one of the toughest jobs in the world, which makes that smile even more valuable, given the circumstances. I hope … Continue reading Smile And The Whole World Smiles With You
The pap’s been spotted … this one’s taken from a moving vehicle, the guys in the pickup know they’re getting captured on a (my) memory card … But that’s not what struck me on closer inspection of this photo … … Continue reading Just Chillax
I don’t think I’ll win a Pulitzer for this one … but I like it, which is what matters most really. I’d guess they are siblings, but could be husband and wife. She’s carrying a string of mangoes which look … Continue reading Happy Mango Day
I was taking a walk on Hampstead Heath in London with a friend when we stumbled across a group of Mallard ducks. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic … Continue reading Mallard Duck Boy, Hampstead Heath, London
«Opportunities are usually disguised by hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.» — Ann Landers Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Opportunities are usually disguised by hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.
«The price of greatness is responsibility.» — Sir Winston Churchill Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading The price of greatness is responsibility.
These guys are the guardians of a Chinese pagoda. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Chinese Granite Dragons & Crane
«Destiny isn’t a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.» — Anonymous Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Destiny isn’t a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.
«Relentlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.» — Thomas A. Edison Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Relentlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.
Gotta love the big sky made by 31 photos merged together. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama
«Success is doing what you want to do, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, as much as you want.» — Tony Robbins Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … … Continue reading Success is doing what you want to do, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, as much as you want.
«I do not know anyone who has gotten to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but it will get you pretty near.» — Margaret Thatcher Charisma quotes are … Continue reading I do not know anyone who has gotten to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but it will get you pretty near.
Water lilies are beautiful flowers to photograph especially in bright sunshine … These guys live in a water feature, along with some koi carp and probably some guppies. Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, … Continue reading Water Lilies
This Thai lady statue stands close to one of my local banks. She looks quite stern, not sure if that’s intentional or not. Enjoy 😀 Our … Continue reading Lady Thailand Statue
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