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”
Category: Travel
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”
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” – tenuous connections invited, but … Continue reading Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
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
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
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
Beach Tree Sunset Panorama – “Jack Nicholson-Orama”
Two portrait shots welded together with one of those trees that grows sideways we get in Thailand … It’s even later in the AM here … so … Continue reading Beach Tree Sunset Panorama – “Jack Nicholson-Orama”
Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
These striking lights in the sky greeted me on my balcony. They look like some kind of search lights, very striking indeed ! Dear readers it’s … Continue reading Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Four portrait photos masterfully merged into one very beautiful sunset indeed … Today’s sunset is a “John Lee Hooker-orama” because of the blues in the sky and … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Gherkin Flat Broke
Here’s some breaking news for you guys – the gherkin, one of the most iconic buildings in London has gone bust. It seems the company that … Continue reading Gherkin Flat Broke
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Nine landscape photos loving merged into one stunner of a sunset … So beautiful I’m calling her a “Megan Fox-orama” … Enjoy them apples Google 🙂 … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. A sky full of sky lanterns 🙂 “Michael Jackson-orama” because he’s now just a bright light drifting in … Continue reading Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
St George’s Day Celebration
We like celebrating the past over here in England, and what better way than dressing up a St George (even if you are a woman), and … Continue reading St George’s Day Celebration
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Nice colours on this I’m calling a Jackie Chan-Orama, because he’s Asian and this was taken in Asia … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
It’s a long time since, bit nostalgic really, 2002. I like these photos as much as when I took them. There’s personal things attached so I … Continue reading Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
Caught this recently off my balcony, the sun breaking through is always pretty exciting … So I’m calling this a “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama” because isn’t he just like … Continue reading Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
Voyagers – National Maritime Museum
This one caught my eye flicking through my photos this morning … It’s a full width iPhone interior panorama taken at the National Maritime Museum in … Continue reading Voyagers – National Maritime Museum
Rocky Beach Sunset Panorama Yellows – “Obamaorama”
This one I’m calling an Obamaorama, to fit in with my celeb names vs Google season … The tenuous connection – this sunset really is a … Continue reading Rocky Beach Sunset Panorama Yellows – “Obamaorama”
Easter Sunset
Sunset from over here in London. I thought it was a little cloudy, but the horizon was clear so the sun came through pretty nicely in … Continue reading Easter Sunset
Easter Angels
I made a visit yesterday to my recently deceased aunt. I unfortunately missed the funeral, so I made a special trip to pay my respects. While … Continue reading Easter Angels
Beach Sculpture – “James Franco-orama”
Captured this one recently on the beachfront, it’s a “twisted” sculpture, with some seagulls on the top. I’m calling it a James Frano-orama, because he’s twisted … Continue reading Beach Sculpture – “James Franco-orama”
Thai Lady Statue – “Madonna-orama”
This Thai lady statue stands close to one of my local banks. She looks quite stern, not sure if that’s intentional or not. I’m calling her … Continue reading Thai Lady Statue – “Madonna-orama”
More Sky Lantern Fun – Loy Catong Festival – “Katy Perry-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. The lady has just literally let go of the sky lantern 🙂 I’m calling this one a … Continue reading More Sky Lantern Fun – Loy Catong Festival – “Katy Perry-orama”
Don Charisma 