This was taken this evening just passed, with my new camera … we’re having some awesome sunsets the last few days … it’s got to do with cloud cover, which has to do with humidity I think … ie it’s … Continue reading Totally Spectacular Sunset
No I don’t want to play “Dragon City” or “Candy Flip” or any other crappy game on Facebook ! … Does the fact that Susana is playing it want me make to play it more ? … in a word, … Continue reading Susana Rodrigues invited you to play Dragon City
By popular demand … kittens … Yay ! Kittens courtesy of Pixabay, I don’t have any of my own shots … the damn critters will never keep still long enough to capture them 🙂 Cheers Don Resources & Sources Unless … Continue reading Kittens
You certainly do need a good sense of humour in the WordPress.com support forums … hypocrisy, censorship, infighting … you can see it all there on any given day … more like a schoolyard than a forum for grown up … Continue reading Censorship In Action – The Awful New WordPress Editor
I’m flummoxed by this one, perhaps one of my readers know how to do this ? On the “Add Post” page, press “Copy a post” … then I get the message : Use an existing post as a template. Pick … Continue reading WordPress.com Writing Helper – “You can mark any post to keep it at the top” ?
Trying to follow today’s themes here’s some puppies … kittens, puppies, same difference right ? Captured on Big Buddha hill … Cheers Don Resources & Sources … Continue reading Puppies
Reblogging this as part of my “Photography Reblog Day” Last one of this special day … This one I wasn’t expecting, but cool and different never-the-less. … Continue reading REBLOG – Me (Triptych)
Originally posted on The Lens Eye View:
I managed to catch this at just the right time, the setting sun reflected on the water looks like oil (don’t worry-it isn’t)! what do you think? Continue reading REBLOG – Perfect Reflection
Originally posted on Rumjam Random Shots:
Pho Quoc Market, Vietnam. F5.6, 1/800, ISO 800, Lightroom 5. Continue reading REBLOG – Fish, Chickens & Duck
Originally posted on Steve Boer Photography:
This is officially the largest panorama shot I have taken thus far. Peyto Lake, in Alberta’s Banff National Park is a busy tourist spot and it’s easy to see why. It’s a beautiful lake… Continue reading REBLOG – Peyto Lake Alberta Huge Panorama
Reblogging this as part of my “Photography Reblog Day” I really like the photo of the sun through the waterfall, that’s definitely a shot that’s my kind of angle 🙂 Safrica is definitely in my top 10 places I’d like … Continue reading REBLOG – Climbing Table Mountain (In Pictures). Cape Town, South Africa, 2013.
I’m curious due to occasional comments I get on the famous people’s quotes that I post, where people seem more concerned with discussing the person, than what the person actually said … Do we judge first and listen later, or … Continue reading When Did We Stop Listening To People’s Words And Listen To Their Reputations Instead ?
Today I received a rather amusing comment from one of my soon to be ex readers … “Stop sending me your bloody blogs post I’m not interested” – ezztatic My reply – STOP BLOODY FOLLOWING ME, THEN YOU WONT RECEIVE … Continue reading Stop Sending Me Your Bloody Blogs Post I’m Not Interested
This one’s six portrait shots sewn together by the hands of Don Charisma Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our … Continue reading Beach Slipway Boaty Sunset Panorama
One of my new year’s resolutions was/is to get not just writers involved in co-promoting, but I also like to see visual artists involved too … so an experiment … *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOW CLOSED – 5 SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED* … Continue reading Photography Reblog Day
«You can only have bliss if you don’t chase it.» — Henepola Gunaratana (Bhante G) Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading You can only have bliss if you don’t chase it.
«Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.» — Albert Einstein Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
Greenwich, London, is the second most visited tourist spot after “Buck Pal”. The Cutty Sark ship is the pride and joy of the area. She’s especially pretty on a freezing cold January night ! Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated … Continue reading Cutty Sark At Night
Deptford, South East London is an interesting and colorful place, with a lot to see and do. On the right hand side is Deptford Lounge which has a copper fascade which is stunning. Plus someone with a sense of humour … Continue reading Moonlit Deptford Lounge
A friend and reader came up with this question, which I didn’t have an autopilot reply for, so the “question de jour” : Are Innocence And Ignorance The Same ? Cheers Don Charisma Resources & Sources Photos courtesy of Pixabay … Continue reading Are Innocence And Ignorance The Same ?
Who doesn’t like fireworks … or sky lanterns ? Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
«If we always look back, we lose sight of what’s ahead.» — Justin Sims Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading If we always look back, we lose sight of what’s ahead.
My previous incarnation as a gas and water pipeline engineer still has me fascinated with plumbing of all kinds … In the UK, we don’t have external fire hydrants like this one, so I like shooting them … helps me … Continue reading Fire Hydrant Sunset
I snapped this one in Deptford, South East London … “Rogers Autocolor, Deptford Broadway” I think they sell automotive stuff, paints and spares, or some shit … must be making some kind of living, as this shop been there for … Continue reading “Universal Exports” – Deptford Broadway
These bikes look like they may have come to the end of their useful life … Who knows what stories they could tell of love and loss, of life and drama … and where do deceased bikes go, is there … Continue reading Bikes Of Yore
There’s something I really like about this photo, even though technically it’s far from “perfect” … I keep on finding beauty in unusual places, I never know when it’s going to strike 🙂 … so “Be prepared” in Photography, and … Continue reading Kitty And Kitten
«If you are never scared, embarrassed, or hurt, it means you never take chances.» — Julia Soul Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading If you are never scared, embarrassed, or hurt, it means you never take chances.
Even in paradise, there are ugly spots, this is one of them … In blogging terms, the juxtapose always is an experiment. But sure as eggs is eggs – doing something contrasting and different IS interesting and DOES catch attention. … Continue reading The Ugly Dumpsters
Taken near Deptford Bridge, London … Never been a fan of anything Ugg’ly … they make ugly stuff, for people with no style … their bus is pretty cool though … and must have done a power of good for … Continue reading The Ugly Bus
Who’s this cure little follow, a BIG toad, like a Coca-Cola can height for his body length. Quite photogenic for wildlife, probably wondering what the hell … Continue reading Toad On The Road
«Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared to believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances.» — Bruce Barton Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – … Continue reading Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared to believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances.
«Action is the foundational key to all success.» — Tony Robbins Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Action is the foundational key to all success.
Lovely calm sea … with boats 🙂 It’s twelve (4wx3h P) photos merged with PTGui Pro Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at … Continue reading Boaty Sunset Panorama
«Everything’s in the mind. That’s where it all starts. Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it.» — Mae West Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything … Continue reading Everything’s in the mind. That’s where it all starts. Knowing what you want is the first step toward getting it.
«God created all men equal. Why do some accomplish far greater accomplishments then others? Because they had a vision, a desire, and they took action.» — Thomas J. Vilord Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we … Continue reading God created all men equal. Why do some accomplish far greater accomplishments then others? Because they had a vision, a desire, and they took action.
And this Buddha was at another shrine 🙂 Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved. Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In … Continue reading Gold Buddha
Shot that at shrine, it’s a little elephant about 4-5 inches long 🙂 Haven’t a clue what to write about him/her … be my guest if you want to write something, go on exercise your creative writing skills 🙂 Cheers … Continue reading Elephant Macro
There’s a lot of skill involved in portrait photography … buildings, plants, flowers, trees etc will pose for as long as it takes for you to get the shot … people wont ! Basically you have to be very comfortable … Continue reading Moped Kids
These guys asked me to to take their photo … I often get this because I’m taking photos they think I must be able to take a decent photo … which is probably true actually ! So one good turn … Continue reading Delhi Dudes
I only asked her how much a pizza was … She rushed off and brought me a menu … I’m not sure if she was joking about the 50% off … but she seemed to take a liking to me … Continue reading Making Pizza With A Smile
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