The Buddha Round The Back 2
Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a “mezzanine” area, which most people don’t even have a look at … Well … Continue reading The Buddha Round The Back 2
Author: Don Charisma
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Horses for Courses
They are horses, Chinese horses, one is grazing … with saddles, harnesses and garlands of course, what self-respecting horse doesn’t leave home without them ? (c) … Continue reading Horses for Courses
Chinese Pagoda & Animals, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This ornate Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a horse, an elephant and a stag – As promised earlier, here’s … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda & Animals, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Pond Panorama 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. There is a mistake in the photo that Suz pointed … Continue reading Pond Panorama 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Unseen Big Buddha 2
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 2
“Original” Tree of Awesomeness (wider angle)
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? This is the other photo I … Continue reading “Original” Tree of Awesomeness (wider angle)
Yin Yang Deity in Dragon Pagoda Shrine
The deity is the centre-piece sits on a yin-yang “throne” … Very ornate indeed …Â The pagoda shrine (posted already) is supported by four columns adorned with … Continue reading Yin Yang Deity in Dragon Pagoda Shrine
Unseen Big Buddha 1
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 1
Another Satisfied Reader, Not
Once a month or so I review the blogs that I’m following and have a clear out. I like the reciprocal follows, and I made an unsaid commitment a long time ago to follow back any blogs that follow me. … Continue reading Another Satisfied Reader, Not
For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
«For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
Beautiful Red Lantern
During the recent Loy Catong festival I snapped this red lantern, which is suspended on an electrical wire and lights up an al fresco buffet dining … Continue reading Beautiful Red Lantern
Buddhist Shrine (Nepalese ?)
On my big Buddha hill trip I took a photo of this shrine around the back. I think it’s a Nepalese shrine, but please do correct … Continue reading Buddhist Shrine (Nepalese ?)
Big Bell II
I already posted a photo of this bell, but for those who missed it :- It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the … Continue reading Big Bell II
Evening Beach Panorama, with Fisherman
My iPhone doesn’t like taking evening/night photos, but somehow these came out nice. It’s late evening on the cusp of darkness, with a moody sky and … Continue reading Evening Beach Panorama, with Fisherman
Don Charisma leaving WordPress.com
Only kidding I don’t quit that easily, but the thought did cross my mind. I am however more than a bit cheezed off with having had my blog suspended for 24 hours. Also apologies to anyone who has tried to … Continue reading Don Charisma leaving WordPress.com
Retail Therapy – Interior Panorama, Shopping Mall
My love of Panoramas was partly born of necessity and partly creativity. I took some photos of my apartment when it was newly built some ten … Continue reading Retail Therapy – Interior Panorama, Shopping Mall
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
«We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Tree of awesomeness III, Towerama
Really very challenging what I was trying to capture. Looking up into this tree’s foliage with a twilight sky, is a breathtaking sight, the silhouette of … Continue reading Tree of awesomeness III, Towerama
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
«The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.» — Nelson Mandela Continue reading The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Copper Disc “Sail” Towerama (Sorry no Parrot photos today)
It’s a couple of sails, ornamental only. The body of the sails is made from hundreds of little polished copper discs that “shimmer” in the breeze. … Continue reading Copper Disc “Sail” Towerama (Sorry no Parrot photos today)
Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
I pulled up my Google this morning to do a search, and there’s a tribute to Nelson Mandela, he passed away at the age of 95. Nelson Mandela as I know him was a man who fought for human rights … Continue reading Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
“ART VENTURE” Graffiti Wall Walkorama
I walked past this Graffiti and it’s one of the best I’ve seen locally. Glad I photographed it, because I went back a few days later … Continue reading “ART VENTURE” Graffiti Wall Walkorama
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
«To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.» — Paulette Mitchell Continue reading To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you have tried and failed in, but for what is still possible for you to do.
«Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you have tried and failed in, but for what is still possible for you to … Continue reading Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you have tried and failed in, but for what is still possible for you to do.
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama, Taken Today:)
Sunsets vary from day to day, each one is different. The whole process only last around 35 minutes from around 5.25pm-6pm. Today’s one was particularly spectacular. … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama, Taken Today:)
Make it snow! ON MY BLOG :)
I was looking around on the WordPress theme blog and it started snowing … I wondered if I could do it, and after giving up trying to figure it out from the html code, I came across this :- It’s … Continue reading Make it snow! ON MY BLOG 🙂
Beautiful Flowering Wall Of Greenery Panorama
This is one of my favourite spots, it’s at the end of a long walk along the beach, nearly as far as it’s possible to walk. … Continue reading Beautiful Flowering Wall Of Greenery Panorama
Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” —Â Theodore Roosevelt Continue reading Believe you can and you’re halfway there.
Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.” — Dale Carnegie Quote Icon From webtreats ETC Continue reading Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do.
Big Sky Balcony Panorama
What a wonderful, big, sky ! 4w x 1h portrait HDR photos iPhone 4s, stitched with PTGui Pro. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Big Sky Balcony Panorama
Twin Towerama
These two towers are close by to where I live. They make an impressive mark on the skyline. Without doing a panorama, or towerama as I call … Continue reading Twin Towerama
Thank You to ALL my Followers
I’m from UK, Thankgiving isn’t a British tradition, but a lot of my readers are from America, so … Thank you for following my blog, thank you for your comments, inspiration and support, I am very grateful to each and … Continue reading Thank You to ALL my Followers
Beach Sunset Panorama, with Speedboat
Very subtle colours on this one, with a speedboat to add some action. Stitched this time with Photoshop. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, with Speedboat
The Big Vase Shop, Streetscape
The big vase shop has the most impressive vases I’ve ever seen, they are quite a lot taller than me. It also makes a good landmark … Continue reading The Big Vase Shop, Streetscape
Tree of Awesomeness II – Power Cables Included !
I love this tree, it’s huge ! The power cables run right through the tree, hardly surprising the transformers are always blowing up here 🙂 (c) … Continue reading Tree of Awesomeness II – Power Cables Included !
Writing in the sand – I Love You
A nice message written in the sand during Loy Catong festival. Photos (c) Don Charisma, taken Thailand, Nov-2013 Continue reading Writing in the sand – I Love You
Traditional Thai Shrine, On The Beach
Took this on the beach, near the big pipe. The same big pipe the guy was chatting on his phone, I posted recently (sunset photo). The … Continue reading Traditional Thai Shrine, On The Beach
Streetscape, Power Cable Heaven 2 – Tower-rama
There’s a really awesome tree that’s in the photo, but better shot from across the road. Suz loves power cables, so here’s some more ! Thanks … Continue reading Streetscape, Power Cable Heaven 2 – Tower-rama
Streetscape Big Sky, Power Cable Heaven !
Suz doesn’t like power cables, so I’ve set my compass to trying to persuade her that they can be cool in a Photo. Plenty of sources … Continue reading Streetscape Big Sky, Power Cable Heaven !
Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
At least that’s who I’m guessing they are from having watched Monkey the TV Series –Â http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_(TV_series)Â and it seems there is a whole Chinese story behind them. … Continue reading Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
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