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
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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
The Winner Bar – Now That’s My Kind of Bar
Saw this walking through a retail complex … what a cool name for a bar … and it’s got flashy neon stars … Doesn’t seem to … Continue reading The Winner Bar – Now That’s My Kind of Bar
Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
The Chinese have a long wall with pictures depicting scenes of gratitude. There are 24 scenes, I couldn’t get a good shot with the light reflecting … Continue reading Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
Eight Headed Dragon Collection
There are Two Eight headed dragons 200 feet long that guard the staircase up to the the big Buddha. Here they are from as many different … Continue reading Eight Headed Dragon Collection
Road Side Flowers
Some beautiful blooms aside the road on the way home from visiting the Big Buddha… Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Road Side Flowers
Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
This magnificent tiger, looks like he could do with a lick of paint, he’s starting to peel ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
Chinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Chinese 3D Mural
Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
It’s a cool looking plant, amazing symmetry and very lovely colours. Late in the day I find out it’s a Papaya plant/tree … In Thai “Ton-Malago” … Continue reading Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
A Dragon’s Tail
Sometimes I like to take photos at odd angles, can add to the effect. This is the tail of one of the stairway dragons leading up … Continue reading A Dragon’s Tail
Another little cat (this time under the dragon’s belly)
This black cat with white bib likes to chill out under the belly of a dragon … This cat lives in the busiest most touristy bit … Continue reading Another little cat (this time under the dragon’s belly)
Big Crane Bird
It’s a big crane bird ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Big Crane Bird
Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Occasionally I walk past a mass of greenery and colour and think wouldn’t it be nice to take a picture of that. Well today I did, … Continue reading Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Now that is a BIG BELL
It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the support must be 16ft. Darn it, I didn’t try ringing it, hmm, not quite sure … Continue reading Now that is a BIG BELL
Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
One of the pillars of a Chinese shrine, very ornate dragon indeed ! I have more pictures of this shrine/pagoda, will post later. Taken at Lower … Continue reading Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
Garage Door Princess
This little princess was so colourful as I was walking past. She’s in front of a garage door ! She appears to be leaning so far … Continue reading Garage Door Princess
The Buddha Round The Back
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
Mum And Baby Chickens, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
I saw this little family of chickens (mum and babies), and thought they’d make a good photo. Again “wildlife” doesn’t like me photographing it, I’ll have … Continue reading Mum And Baby Chickens, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
Teddy Bear Museum
On my way back from the Big Buddha hill, I saw this sign by the side of the road … “TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM” … didn’t know … Continue reading Teddy Bear Museum
Another Little Pussy
Here’s a black cat I photographed on my Big Buddha hill trip. There where two, but one ran away as soon as I stopped. I can’t get close ups of cats, so have to crop the images later ! Continue reading Another Little Pussy
Lady of the “Lake”
Here’s the lady of the “lake” in more detail Pictures taken a bit lower down the hill from the Big Buddha. Here is a whole different … Continue reading Lady of the “Lake”
Pond Panorama 1, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
A bit lower down the hill from the Big Buddha, there is a whole different area that has Chinese Buddhas and two duck/koi-carp ponds. So I … Continue reading Pond Panorama 1, Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
Beach Walk, HDR Photo Comparison Gallery, Thailand Nov-2013
Here’s a gallery of Photos WITHOUT HDR and WITH HDR, it’s a remarkable difference. (Taken with iPhone 4s) All photos are direct from camera (no Photoshop’ing … Continue reading Beach Walk, HDR Photo Comparison Gallery, Thailand Nov-2013
iPhone Panoramas, Beach, Thailand Nov-2013
I discovered my iPhone has built in Panorama function. For some reason I’ve grown to love stitching photos together and making panoramas, and usually I do … Continue reading iPhone Panoramas, Beach, Thailand Nov-2013
My First HDR Photo
I only just discovered that my iPhone 4S has a HDR setting. What is HDR I hear you ask. Well I looked it up, HDR stands … Continue reading My First HDR Photo
A Little Cat
Animals don’t like me taking photos of them. They don’t seem to mind if I walk past and don’t pay them any attention. But by the … Continue reading A Little Cat
Big Buddha Panorama 5, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Final one of the tower panoramas of the big Buddha, hope you enjoyed:) Taken … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 5, Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha Panorama 4 (Back-lit), Thailand Nov-2013
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” at the weekend. Due to the sun glaring into the camera lens, the photos were all very … Continue reading Big Buddha Panorama 4 (Back-lit), Thailand Nov-2013
Don Charisma 