Beach Cats :)
I saw these two beauties on my evening walk by the beach … they are often quite timid here in Thailand, but helps if you smile … Continue reading Beach Cats 🙂
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Kung Beach
In Thai – Kung (or sometimes Gung) means prawn or shrimp. Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Kung Beach
Ocean Sunset Pano – iPhone
Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Ocean Sunset Pano – iPhone
Rocky Beach Sunset Pano – Happy Birthday Audrey :)
This one’s for one of my longest readers Audrey Dawn … She’s, well, part of the family almost now 🙂 … and … It’s her blog’s 1st birthday … Continue reading Rocky Beach Sunset Pano – Happy Birthday Audrey 🙂
“Blog To The Gallery” OR “Starving Artist” ? – Opinion
I have a famous published musician and composer in my ranks of readers. We’ve been having some very thought provoking conversations, which I’ve found very useful and interesting. I thought I’d bring them to the opinion crowd’s attention, as I always … Continue reading “Blog To The Gallery” OR “Starving Artist” ? – Opinion
Your Opinion – Luminate Ads On WordPress.com
Not all of you will be able to see these ads which is why I’ve included the screenshot. Basically WordPress.com are trial’ing ads from a company called “Luminate”. Luminate put their ads over the top over images. The ads can … Continue reading Your Opinion – Luminate Ads On WordPress.com
The Inner Peace Award
Thanks to Maryam Jamil, from entertainmentstarters … and Foxy-O from foxyolive for this award. There’s a new Don Charisma badge for the award or you can choose the existing dove badge … I think of Yoda when I think inner peace, so he’s featured … Continue reading The Inner Peace Award
LBB
Originally posted on ??Journey or destination??:
“That nutty Don Charisma’s at it again, he’s posted a black box as a writing prompt, surely that imbecile has lost his mind …” Couldn’t resist joining in 🙂 “Don Charisma’s Sneaky Black Box”… Continue reading LBB
Black Box – Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Today’s writing prompt – “Don Charisma’s Sneaky Black Box” If you didn’t get what it was about yesterday – spontaneity and creativity. Don’t think about it – do it, be it, feel it, live it, f**k it … F**K thinking … Continue reading Black Box – Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Sunset Balcony Towerama
Off of my own balcony, where I live … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Sunset Balcony Towerama
Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
Photos (c) Don Charisma 2013, taken in Thailand Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
Cultural Differences And Traveller’s Tips – Thailand
One of my readers asked me about cultural differences in Thailand, from the perspective of a westerner staying in Thailand for an extended period. My reader who is I’m guessing a teenager, is going to be staying in Thailand for … Continue reading Cultural Differences And Traveller’s Tips – Thailand
The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award :)
Thanks to Belinda from idiotwriting blog for my lovely “Butterfly Light Award”. I would like to say (again) publicly you are one of my favourite bloggers and people on WordPress. Belinda has asked me to release the award into general … Continue reading The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award 🙂
Thumb and Thumber
Originally posted on That’s So Jacob:
The concept of a “helpful tips column” has been around for awhile. From Ann Landers to Emily Post, Dear Abby to Heloise, “hints” and “tips” have been at our fingertips, literally, since my… Continue reading Thumb and Thumber
Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Think of the first thing that comes into your head. Write about it. Publish it. Job Done Continue reading Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Leafy Road
A fairly typical leafy avenue/street/road (what’s the difference ?) here in Thailand … Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Leafy Road
Help – I’ve Been Robbed In The Ukraine!
Scammers are one of my pet hates, the only defence I’ve found is through continual learning about myself and about how they do what they do. I love watching TV shows or movies about scammers, helps me to develop an … Continue reading Help – I’ve Been Robbed In The Ukraine!
Big Sky Beach Sunset Pano :)
Twenty-four photos merged in Photoshop CS6 … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Pano 🙂
Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone
I’ve had this book for maybe 4 or 5 years, and only managed to read the first chapter in that time. I bought it because I wanted to read it, but I’m a slow reader, and always seems to be … Continue reading Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone
Another Lovely Don Charisma Sunset Panorama :)
There’s a dude with a parachute, you know the ones they attach to a speedboat … better than sex, hmmm, not sure about parachuting attached a … Continue reading Another Lovely Don Charisma Sunset Panorama 🙂
Beautiful Flowers … And Don Charisma’s Quick Guide To Taking Nice Photos
It’s amazing what one can do in five minutes on the way to the beach ! I saw these flowers and my first thought was of the lighting. Best to get the source behind one, whilst paying attention not to … Continue reading Beautiful Flowers … And Don Charisma’s Quick Guide To Taking Nice Photos
Tag Cloud – Useful Or Waste Of Space ?
I’ve got a tag cloud on my sidebar. Personally I have little use for a tag cloud, and wondered whether anyone else uses it … or any other thoughts on tag clouds – now’s your chance ! I have a feeling … Continue reading Tag Cloud – Useful Or Waste Of Space ?
Stunning Cloud Formation – Balcony Panorama
We do seem to get a lot of beautiful skies here in Thailand – Grandeur on a biblical scale ! … This is due in part to the fact … Continue reading Stunning Cloud Formation – Balcony Panorama
Extra Skinny Ocean Sunset Towerama
Extra skinny so you can see the whole of the heavens 🙂 This is 7 landscape photos merged with PTGui Pro. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand … Continue reading Extra Skinny Ocean Sunset Towerama
“Camp” Ronald McDonald
So is he a McRonald ? … I decided not to run with the James Franco article. I reckon that guy has enough publicity right now. Writing … Continue reading “Camp” Ronald McDonald
Orchid
At least I think it is, botanist I’m not ! The plant itself was quite large and actually looked more like a vine. So not sure, … Continue reading Orchid
Top Floor Sunset Panorama
This is the sunset as seen from the landing of the top floor of my building … very respectable sunset. Merged using PTGui Pro, 8 photos. … Continue reading Top Floor Sunset Panorama
Murals
It’s an odd feeling realising that something isn’t right but not knowing what it is. That’s what happened to me a couple of days ago. I … Continue reading Murals
Don Charisma – Awards List, Now’s Your Chance To Get Added
My prestigious awardees list is quite extensive, as I’m sure many of you have noticed. Some people ask to be added to the list – I’m happy for pretty much anyone to join the list, if you want to be included … Continue reading Don Charisma – Awards List, Now’s Your Chance To Get Added
The Angel Award – Thanks Angie :)
Thanks to Angie of ‘Kentucky Angel’s Train Wrecks’ for my Angel Award … And apologies for not getting the badge I promised to you earlier, life is, well, busy for me at the moment … Angie has been a long … Continue reading The Angel Award – Thanks Angie 🙂
Strikingly Surreal Beach Sunset Panorama
Another of the surrealist sunsets today … very wide angle, merged direct on my iPhone 🙂 Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Strikingly Surreal Beach Sunset Panorama
Smileys On WordPress.com – Secret Smilies And Emoticons Revealed !
People have taught me a few smilies along the way, and I generally pass on the favour and teach others. Most of you will have noticed that the smilies on WordPress.com have changed. They are now vector graphics and have … Continue reading Smileys On WordPress.com – Secret Smilies And Emoticons Revealed !
Sexy Beach Sunset Towerama
What’s sexier than a silhouette beach towerama ? … can’t think of many things … This is 4 portrait photos merged with PTGui Pro. Enjoy 🙂 … Continue reading Sexy Beach Sunset Towerama
Tree Flowers
These flowers are on a tree. To shoot them I’m standing on tip-toe with the camera in my outstretched arms. There’s a running debate about whether … Continue reading Tree Flowers
Silhouette Trees Beach Sunset Panorama
For me this is almost perfect … Merged with PTGui Pro. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Silhouette Trees Beach Sunset Panorama
Boaty Sunset Panorama
This one was taken last year, lovely calm sea … with boats 🙂 It’s twelve (4wx3h P) photos merged with PTGui Pro Photos taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Boaty Sunset Panorama
Cambodia
Firstly I’d like to apologise to anyone that’s commented on my blog in the last day or so – I haven’t been able to respond. Why ? Because I slept only less than 1 hour last night, and had a … Continue reading Cambodia
Today’s Gorgeous Sunset Panorama – Just Gets Better
What can I say … two days in a row, fantastic super awesome amazing, I love it … same deal as yesterday … just breathtaking 🙂 … Continue reading Today’s Gorgeous Sunset Panorama – Just Gets Better
Water Sprite Sunset
By way of a little preview of the panorama I’m posting later, this is a one shot deal of the “water sprite” … this one’s a … Continue reading Water Sprite Sunset
Sunset – Just When I Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Better !
I keep thinking I’ve taken and seen the perfect sunset, and then I go out to shoot another that leaves me in awe. This evening’s was again, stunning – 652 photos in a little over an hour ! I know you … Continue reading Sunset – Just When I Thought It Couldn’t Get Any Better !
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