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
Category: Photography
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
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
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
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)
“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
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:)
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
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
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 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_(TV_series) and it seems there is a whole Chinese story behind them. … Continue reading Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
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
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
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
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
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
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