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
Author: Don Charisma
... because anything is possible with Charisma
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 !
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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”
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”
“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
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
You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
This another of those, yawn, boring, petty comments I get from a tiny minority. This is what I think about it : So I clogged up your feed ? I violated your inbox ? I took a liberty in your … Continue reading You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
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Please Share Yourself Here :)
This is on sticky for a while. Please share your work or yourself here (in a comment). Also find new blogs, friends and connections here 🙂 … Continue reading Please Share Yourself Here 🙂
May Day Beach Sunset – “Brian May-Orama”
Taken today as part of Danny’s sunset challenge, one of 451 photos taken this evening. As per Danny’s instructions, no Photoshop apart from minor contrast/brightness adjustment. … Continue reading May Day Beach Sunset – “Brian May-Orama”
Al Fresco Buffet With Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Rihanna-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. Al fresco buffet with lovely coloured lanterns 🙂 “Rihanna-orama” because – tenuous connections welcomed ! … … Continue reading Al Fresco Buffet With Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Rihanna-orama”
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