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”
Category: Photography
“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
Field Of Buttercups
Sometimes waiting for the sun to set means you have time to take photos of your surroundings. Here’s a lovely bunch of buttercups growing wild in … Continue reading Field Of Buttercups
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”
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”
What’s Up Puddy Cat?
Caught this lovely cat eyeing me up. It was after something in the bush – bird or mouse? – but it’s pal didn’t want to come … Continue reading What’s Up Puddy Cat?
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”
Sunset Challenge Results
The deadline has passed for our Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge, so it’s too late for any more entrants in this first sunset challenge. We have … Continue reading Sunset Challenge Results
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”
Caught In Mid Flight
This is my first spot of bird photography. I have no idea what the bird is – I’m sure a birdwatcher would be able to identify … Continue reading Caught In Mid Flight
Music To Listen To As The Sun Sets
In the build up to my sunset photo challenge, I thought I would share one of my favourite tracks at the moment. I just love the lyrics, especially when he gets to the bridge – When the sun will set … Continue reading Music To Listen To As The Sun Sets
Once Upon A Time In Youghal
60 years ago, a film crew, host of A-list hollywood stars such as Gregory Peck, descended on a sleepy Irish town called Youghal. The reason was … Continue reading Once Upon A Time In Youghal
Graveyard For Trees
Everything dies eventually, and here’s where they put the dead trees. A few stumps are all that’s left of these magnificent specimens. Perhaps these are meant … Continue reading Graveyard For Trees
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”
Boats On Calm Water
Ocean water doesn’t get much stiller than this. Hardly a ripple to be seen – just what you’d expect from a sleepy seaside town in Ireland. … Continue reading Boats On Calm Water
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”
Another Storm Is Coming
Actually this was taken on the same day as A Storm Is Coming, but with a slightly different exposure to brighten up the sky. I prefer … Continue reading Another Storm Is Coming
A Storm Is Coming
Stormy looking clouds on the horizon giving another spectacular sunset. Given in regular and panoramic style. The panoramic is 3 times wider than the regular photo, … Continue reading A Storm Is Coming
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”
Beach Slipway Boaty Sunset Panorama – “Gwen Stefani-Orama”
This one’s six portrait shots sewn together by the loving hands of Gwen who I’m reliable informed by a site on the internet, that she sews … That’s why I’m calling it a “Gwen Stefani-Orama” … if you look closely you can see … Continue reading Beach Slipway Boaty Sunset Panorama – “Gwen Stefani-Orama”
Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge
Sunset’s are one of mine and Don’s favourite photos to take. They provide endless opportunities to take beautiful photos. To give you an idea how popular … Continue reading Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge
Why Is Megan Fox In My Garden?
Ok, sorry to disappoint those looking for Megan Fox in my garden, this one is just a regular old fox. I have invited her in the … Continue reading Why Is Megan Fox In My Garden?
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Gordon Ramsay-Orama”
This one’s six portrait shots riveted together by a special process invented in Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen … That’s why I’m calling it a “Gordon Ramsay-Orama” … if you look … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Gordon Ramsay-Orama”
The Gourd Shop – Silverlake Vineyard
It’s a shop that sells handmade Gourds – taken at the Silverlake vineyard … My understanding is a gourd is a vegetable like a cucumber/courgette/pumpkin that has a … Continue reading The Gourd Shop – Silverlake Vineyard
Thai Boy Hay Cart – Silverlake Vineyard
This Thai boy was posing for his mum in a photo and I wanted to photograph at the same time … taken at the Silverlake vineyard … … Continue reading Thai Boy Hay Cart – Silverlake Vineyard
Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. This one’s four portrait photos sellotaped with PTGui Pro. “Kim Kardashian-orama” –Â tenuous connections invited, but … Continue reading Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
One Horse Or Two Horses – Which Do You Prefer?
I know some of you have seen the pictures of the Ferrari’s I have photographed, and you are probably getting a little bored of seeing the … Continue reading One Horse Or Two Horses – Which Do You Prefer?
Subtle Rocky Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”
This one’s eighteen landscape shots glued together in MS ICE … Today’s celeb name is “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”, because he’s Rocky ! Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Subtle Rocky Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”
Field Of Flowers – Silverlake Vineyard
This is a field of flowers at the Silverlake vineyard … I like to take a closeup of the flower beds stretching out into the distance … Continue reading Field Of Flowers – Silverlake Vineyard
Fingers Of God And Nuclear Blast Sunset
Here are two sunsets for the price of one. When I go out to take pictures of sunsets, I usually go out about 30 minutes before … Continue reading Fingers Of God And Nuclear Blast Sunset
BMW Headquarters Munich
Following my recent post from the Ferrari dealer, here’s a few photos from the BMW Headquarters based in Munich, Germany. Unfortunately most of my pics had my children in, so have automatically been excluded, so here are the few that … Continue reading BMW Headquarters Munich
Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Kelly LeBrock-Orama”
This one’s five portrait shots seem welded by my expert friend PTGui Pro. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Kelly LeBrock-Orama”
Lamb
It’s a lamb 🙂 Continue reading Lamb
Boats, Ferraris, Macaroons And Drunks – All In One Day
As it was the end of Easter holidays for the children, I decided to take them on a road trip – to Brighton, UK. It was … Continue reading Boats, Ferraris, Macaroons And Drunks – All In One Day
Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
Here’s the Khao Chee Jan Big Buddha this time a cropped version. It’s been stitched with Photoshop – 6 landscape photos … The lighting conditions were “interesting” … Continue reading Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Daniel Craig-Orama”
Twelve portrait shots bonded together by a special fusion process so secret even the CIA and MI5 haven’t yet realised that they want it … Don Charisma TM … Continue reading Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Daniel Craig-Orama”
Daytime Panorama
It’s not just a sunset that makes a fantastic panorama. Here’s a beautiful one taken during the day, with great clouds crossing the sky. Made up … Continue reading Daytime Panorama
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