Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. Taken on iPhone 4s, 9w x 1h portrait, stitched with … Continue reading Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
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Big Sky Panorama, Evening
Photo speaks for itself. 4w x 2g HDR photos iPhone, stitched with PTGui Pro. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Big Sky Panorama, Evening
Striking Back Against Censorship
I stumbled across this article on en.blog.wordpress.com. It relevant to anyone with a WordPress blog, and also to the wider content producing internet at large. It’s good that WordPress.com are fighting our corner, for a freer Internet. For those of you … Continue reading Striking Back Against Censorship
Vacation in Thailand (Reader’s Question)
Sometimes my readers ask me questions and I answer in the comments. Afterwards I think that others might be interested in the reply, so why not post the answer as a post. So here goes : manson777daniel asks : Yeah and … Continue reading Vacation in Thailand (Reader’s Question)
Chinese Pagoda Rest Area, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a family of dogs (or maybe dragons), a more realistic red dragon and … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda Rest Area, Lower Big Buddha Hill
As Man Thinketh (or Talks on his Phone)
As Man Thinketh or talks on his telephone in picturesque places 🙂 I actually wanted to photograph the massive bore pipe that I imagine is either … Continue reading As Man Thinketh (or Talks on his Phone)
Chinese Bat-Man and his Deer
It’s crazy when I look at these photos in more detail. This guy has a bat on the top of his cane. He lives close by … Continue reading Chinese Bat-Man and his Deer
Sea Flower, Macro iPhone Photo
This is the second shot of my first attempt at “Macro” photography with my iPhone 4s. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Sea Flower, Macro iPhone Photo
“dating site rent out spare room” – Google Fun
Couch-Dating ? Couch-Whoring ? Google today sends me this traffic – “dating site rent out spare room” First, I want to clarify, this is NOT MY SEARCH, it’s one of the searches that Google sent me today. Probably because I did … Continue reading “dating site rent out spare room” – Google Fun
It’s a Horse, of Course
It’s a horse (Chinese), with the Chinese mural I already posted in the background. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading It’s a Horse, of Course
Beach Night Pano, Loy Catong Festival
I got lucky with the firework going off, those are really hard to capture on iPhone, timing is verging on luck ! Stitched with Microsoft ICE, … Continue reading Beach Night Pano, Loy Catong Festival
Copper “Vases” with Random Texting Guy
I really like these “vases” a lovely decoration outside the restaurant. Possibly a little bit phallic from this angle, albeit flaccid ! Hopefully someone will tell … Continue reading Copper “Vases” with Random Texting Guy
Chinese Battle Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. Not sure exactly what’s going on, presumably these dudes want to storm the castle … Continue reading Chinese Battle Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Extra Skinny Beach Sunset Panorama
I love panoramas. The joining multiple photos to get a photo of a wider area appeals to me … One of the problems with posting a … Continue reading Extra Skinny Beach Sunset Panorama
Chinese Granite Dogs (Dragons ?), Lower Big Buddha Hill
After typing this I spotted some wings on these dog or dragons? … so now not sure … let me know what you think ? These granite dogs are the guardians of a Chinese Pagoda which acts as a rest area in the lower Big Buddha hill area. There’s a particularly vicious looking pup with one of the dogs. Maybe it’s a family, dog dog, bitch dog and pup dog ? The other guardians are dragon and a crane bird (behind). I have a wider angle photo I’ll post later. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Chinese Granite Dogs (Dragons ?), Lower Big Buddha Hill
My Front Yard
This is what my front yard looks like … well at least the front yard of my condo building ! (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in … Continue reading My Front Yard
iOS 7 – “Upgrade” or Not Upgrade ?
I have iPhone 4S and iPad 3, and they keep pestering me to “upgrade” to iOS 7, version 7.0.4. I’ve read that some users have experienced problems with iOS 7. I am not desperate to upgrade, everything works OK on … Continue reading iOS 7 – “Upgrade” or Not Upgrade ?
How-to do a “Catong” (Loy Catong, Nov-2013)
The Loy Catong festival in Thailand was Sunday just passed. The Catong is a small decorative “boat”, that’s set adrift on a body of water such … Continue reading How-to do a “Catong” (Loy Catong, Nov-2013)
Chinese Pagoda, 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 (I’ll post their photos later) … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Writing In The Sand
I was walking along the beach and came across a Thai woman writing in the sand. I think it says “Don Charisma, you are awesome”, but … Continue reading Writing In The Sand
Sky Latern How-to – by lovely Thai Couple
Thais like to celebrate with Sky Lanterns. These are a paper “balloon” with a burner underneath. First the burner must be attached to the lantern with … Continue reading Sky Latern How-to – by lovely Thai Couple
Big Sky, Sunset Balcony Panorama
I love my big skies, breathtaking, the colours are often just stunning … This one taken late evening just before sundown (6.30pm). It’s 3w x 2h … Continue reading Big Sky, Sunset Balcony Panorama
Cat Power
A couple of people said they didn’t like the power cables in one of my photos. Being the contrarian that I am, I decided to make a … Continue reading Cat Power
Beach Panorama, Sunset
I do love my big sky panoramas, this one is no exception. Stitched with PTGui, 6w x 1h (portrait). Master panorama is 28 megapixels. (c) Don … Continue reading Beach Panorama, Sunset
Charisma Break after Loy Catong Festival
I’ve been flat out for a couple of weeks and need to slow the pace and recharge the batteries a little bit, so won’t be posting … Continue reading Charisma Break after Loy Catong Festival
Dragon Pagoda Shrine with Yin Yang Deity
The pagoda shrine is supported by four columns (pillars ?) adorned with orate Chinese dragons. The deity is the centre-piece sits on a yin-yang “throne” … … Continue reading Dragon Pagoda Shrine with Yin Yang Deity
Sea Flower, My First “Macro” Photography
I was walking near the beach on my daily walk, and saw a tiny little flower on a “succulent” plant. The flower is only maybe 1-2 … Continue reading Sea Flower, My First “Macro” Photography
We Think He’s a “Crane” (Bird)
This “Crane” bird is one of the guardians of a Chinese chill out pagoda, in the lower big Buddha area. His companion guardians are a pair … Continue reading We Think He’s a “Crane” (Bird)
Big Sky, HDR Balcony Panorama
Isn’t the sky just breathtaking sometimes … Sometimes I go out on the balcony and it just leaves me in awe … well these days I … Continue reading Big Sky, HDR Balcony Panorama
Is this Dragon running away ?
To get the photo of the face of the Dragon I had to stick my iPhone through a hedge. I can’t figure out if he’s escaping … Continue reading Is this Dragon running away ?
Spare a thought for this lady
I was on my way out for a walk, and astonished to see this. The lady has about 10 chairs and a lounger, cushions etc, pulling … Continue reading Spare a thought for this lady
The Buddha Bells !
On the big Buddha hill, around the sides of the long gentle staircase that leads up to the big Buddha are long rows of bells (one either side) … I didn’t try ringing any of them, not sure if it’s within etiquette, so can’t tell you want they sound like. There is also a tiger than doesn’t need repainting on the last photo:) And if you look carefully you can see the dragon’s tail in the background. Continue reading The Buddha Bells !
Power Cables Overhead, Rats-nest – (For Suz!)
When it rains in Thailand you often hear explosions. These are the power transformer blowing a gasket, quite dramatically, with a loud bang and a cloud … Continue reading Power Cables Overhead, Rats-nest – (For Suz!)
Don Charisma at Full Moon Festival – “Loy Catong”
Tonight Don Charisma will be attending “Loy Catong” festival, aka Full Moon Festival/Party. Officially written Loi Krathong. I will try to get some photos but my night iPhone-ography doesn’t usually result in anything apart from blurry stuff, so a new challenge for me. I may have nothing to report photo-wise. I expect to see a lot of laterns that go up into the sky, maybe some sea lanterns and fireworks. Loy Catong means like a floating little “boat”, “sea lantern”, which presumably they will put candles to make it light at night … Don’t know how that will work on the … Continue reading Don Charisma at Full Moon Festival – “Loy Catong”
Chinese Temple – Deity Guards The Gold
Would you steal from this guy ? Probably not, he’s very intimidating … Very ornate indeed, stunning … I suspect the safes are ornamental, and not … Continue reading Chinese Temple – Deity Guards The Gold
Lowly Farmer and His Cows (Well more likely Water Buffalo)
Walking back down the hill from my Big Buddha trip I came across this guy. He’s got a cool hat for sure and taking a rest … Continue reading Lowly Farmer and His Cows (Well more likely Water Buffalo)
Evening Town Tower Scene (Power Cables Included)
On my way back from my daily 5 mile walk, looked like might be an impressive shot. Not sure whether the HDR helped it’s a little … Continue reading Evening Town Tower Scene (Power Cables Included)
Chinese Dragon
This Dragon along with a couple of menacing looking dogs guard a Chinese open seating pergola … Menacing dogs I’ll post later … Taken at Lower … Continue reading Chinese Dragon
Today’s little cat
Here’s another one that didn’t run away … Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Today’s little cat
Tree of Awesomeness
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? I’ll post the other shot later … Continue reading Tree of Awesomeness
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