Delhi Dudes
These guys asked me to to take their photo … I often get this because I’m taking photos they think I must be able to take a decent photo … which is probably true actually ! So one good turn … Continue reading Delhi Dudes
Making Pizza With A Smile
I only asked her how much a pizza was … She rushed off and brought me a menu … I’m not sure if she was joking about the 50% off … but she seemed to take a liking to me … Continue reading Making Pizza With A Smile
Chinese Pagoda And Animal Statues
This ornate Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a horse, an elephant and a stag Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda And Animal Statues
One only gets to the top rung of the ladder by steadily climbing up one at a time, and suddenly all sorts of powers, all sorts of abilities which you thought never belonged to you–suddenly become within your own possibility and you think, Well, I’ll have a go, too.
«One only gets to the top rung of the ladder by steadily climbing up one at a time, and suddenly all sorts of powers, all sorts of abilities which you thought never belonged to you–suddenly become within your own possibility … Continue reading One only gets to the top rung of the ladder by steadily climbing up one at a time, and suddenly all sorts of powers, all sorts of abilities which you thought never belonged to you–suddenly become within your own possibility and you think, Well, I’ll have a go, too.
There is no expert on what happiness is but many on what it might have been.
«There is no expert on what happiness is but many on what it might have been.» — Robert Brault Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading There is no expert on what happiness is but many on what it might have been.
Rich Belly Buddha
The object of the game is to get it in the hole … “It” being a small denomination coin of course, what else ? Much harder than it looks, most of the tosses seemed to end up unsatisfied … that’s … Continue reading Rich Belly Buddha
Dancing Feminine Mural
“she” seems to be correctly proportioned in the chest department for a she, so I’m assuming she is a she 🙂 The skirt I’d probably get called sexist for using that to identify gender … but don’t ya know Scottish … Continue reading Dancing Feminine Mural
Water Feature
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Virgin Flowers
Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved. Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In other cases probably best shared with your therapist, … Continue reading Virgin Flowers
Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Panorama of a pond at the big Buddha hill. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
It seems to me that we can never give up longing and wishing while we are alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them always.
«It seems to me that we can never give up longing and wishing while we are alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them always.» — George Eliot Charisma quotes … Continue reading It seems to me that we can never give up longing and wishing while we are alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them always.
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
«Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.» — Mother Teresa Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Pretty Flowers – Hibiscus
These are in the dentist’s secret garden. I’ve been reliably informed they are Hibiscus flowers. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. … Continue reading Pretty Flowers – Hibiscus
What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
«What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.» — General Dwight Eisenhower Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … Continue reading What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
Dancing Kids Beach Sunset
These kids having a great time just dancing in the shallow water just as the sun going down … Not a single care in the world … Very serene scene, indeed 🙂 Happy kids, happy days … Enjoy Don Charisma … Continue reading Dancing Kids Beach Sunset
Guest Bloggers WANTED – “Team Charisma World People” – FINAL ROUND
I’ve been on a bit of break, other commitments and “things”, so about time for the final round of Team Charisma World People.
There was a period I wasn’t able to answer comments, so apologies to anyone who commented during that time 🙂 … do my best, it’s all I can do … omnipotent I am not …
New Guest Bloggers
The final invitees (and re-invitees) for TCWP are :
Guys and gals – please see my original post for the rules, and let me know you agree on that post … that’s your first intelligence test … hint – use the search box on my sidebar or the link under my TCWP graphic 😀
It gives great me pleasure to welcome you on board Team Charisma World People – totally looking forward to seeing what you’ll put together 😀
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Kill The Messenger – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Some stories are just too true to tell” – Probably my favorite line from this movie. What a great movie, about truth, and the rollercoaster one man puts himself on in the search for and attempting to tell it …
AND not just a couple of foreign journalists in a far away place – Kill The Messenger is set in the US …
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Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.
«Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.» — Jimmy Valvano Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.
Secret Kitty
On my way home today, I spotted a kitty chillaxing inside the hedge … I wasn’t sure how the photo would turn out, but I like it 🙂 Cheers Don Charisma Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is … Continue reading Secret Kitty
Green Green Grass
Another experiment which I enjoyed the result of … this one’s laying down on the grass, on a macro setting so that just a few blades are in focus … I like the “imperfection” of the frayed ends of the … Continue reading Green Green Grass
Palm Fruit 2
And this is other type of fruit on the other types of palm trees … Looks like the fruit are green, which changes to black when they are “ripe” … I suspect these are the ones that are made into … Continue reading Palm Fruit 2
Palm Fruit
My understanding is that palm trees have more than one type (species ?). The typical coconut palm being just one type. This one – I’m not sure, the “fruits” look very much like pears (which I’m sure they aren’t !) … Continue reading Palm Fruit
The Sexist Word Hit List (Women’s Version)
Potentially NSW – so perhaps read at home 🙂 I love the humour here, Outlier babe is very charismatic in her being mildly offended on what she sees as “sexism” … Guys you could learn a thing or two from … Continue reading The Sexist Word Hit List (Women’s Version)
Thai Buddhist Temple
Ornate temple building, with two “Yak” guards … I’ve seen very similar “Yak” at Bangkok airport departures. Yak or Yaksha is – a beneficent god who protects the righteous and they are common as guardians of the gates in Buddhist … Continue reading Thai Buddhist Temple
Elephant Statue – Ganesh
He’s an elephant statue with garlands, better known as Ganesh 🙂 He guards the entrance to my condo complex Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are … Continue reading Elephant Statue – Ganesh
Dreams are the reality of tomorrow.
«Dreams are the reality of tomorrow.» — Dean Marshall Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Dreams are the reality of tomorrow.
Cherish your yesterdays; Dream your tomorrows; But live your todays.
«Cherish your yesterdays; Dream your tomorrows; But live your todays.» — Anonymous Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Cherish your yesterdays; Dream your tomorrows; But live your todays.
Thai Temple And Grounds
Thai’s build the most fantastic spiritual stuff – temples and grounds are VERY recommended for a visit. This is the second temple I’ve visited, and as usual utterly stunning architecture and designs for things like cornices. They love the golds, … Continue reading Thai Temple And Grounds
Pretty Flower Police Woman
Sometimes experiments work, sometimes they don’t … Capturing a statue of a Thai police woman as a background for pretty yellow flowers, for me, did work 🙂 And aren’t palm trees are always photogenic ? Enjoy … Cheers Don Charisma … Continue reading Pretty Flower Police Woman
Women – Do You Nag Your Boyfriend/Husband/Cat/Imaginary Friend ?
Before the illiterate get their knickers in twist – “nag” NOT “you are a nag” … aka – the art of complaining persistently until you get your own way … Google says this about nagging : nag1 naɡ/ verb verb: … Continue reading Women – Do You Nag Your Boyfriend/Husband/Cat/Imaginary Friend ?
When “Cruelty” IS Kind, And Charity Isn’t a Kindness
Or “How To Be Kind And Wise At The Same Time” I’m writing this as a follow on from a conversation with my friend Irene, which was sparked by “STOP Caring What Others Think (So Much)” I used to have … Continue reading When “Cruelty” IS Kind, And Charity Isn’t a Kindness
Sea ‘Rose’ Flower
One of my first ‘macro’ photographs of a succulent plant near the beach. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our … Continue reading Sea ‘Rose’ Flower
Dreamers look into the future and see promise. Those who do not dream only see the future.
«Dreamers look into the future and see promise. Those who do not dream only see the future.» — D. Elder Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with … Continue reading Dreamers look into the future and see promise. Those who do not dream only see the future.
I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
«I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.» — John D. Rockefeller Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream … Continue reading I do not think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
Sushi Extra By Oh
It’s such a privilege to be a photographer sometimes. The insights I get from being merely an observer are often very valuable. From shooting this night market I could tell you what makes the difference between a busy seller and … Continue reading Sushi Extra By Oh
Beautiful Flower Macro
What can one say about a beautiful flower ? Other than I really like this shot, and I really like this flower … And really happy I bought my new camera, when I get home and this shows up on … Continue reading Beautiful Flower Macro
100 Ways To Say – “Not The Brightest”
I recently updated this post, for 372 ways here.
Not pulling a full wagon.
Not the brightest star in the sky.
The lights are on but no one’s home.
Not the brightest bulb in the box.
A few screws short of a hardware store.
Not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
A few cards short of a full deck.
A few fries short of a Happy Meal.
About as sharp as a marble.
Only has one oar in the water.
Smart as a bag of rocks.
A hamburger short of picnic.
The elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top floor.
Cock Bank
Or “Rooster Bank” if you’re not British … although doesn’t have the same “ring” to it … I have no clue what the reason is to put a cockerel on a money changer’s counter … perhaps someone knows the symbolism … Continue reading Cock Bank
STOP Caring What Others Think (So Much)
At the top of my blog, just below the menu, is says – “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind” – IN FACT ON EVERY SINGLE OF MY 2000 OR SO PAGES ! …
The same line has been there for a couple of years now 🙂
So it confuses me why anyone would condescend to give me advice (in public) on my caring what other people think of me …
A recent commenter told me they thought the title of one of my photos “offensive” and went on to tell me that they thought I’d offended other people because of “reasons” (undisclosed “reasons”) … ALL ENTIRELY IRRELEVANT TO THE TITLE AND SUBJECT OF MY POST, I might add, which is why I provide a comment box …
Ricky Jervais said it pretty well :
We have to stop this recent culture of people telling us they’re offended and expecting us to give a fuck.
To which he got over 10000 retweets and over 3000 favourites (likes) … So …
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama
Some photos joined together by the CIA’s special computer they’ve let me borrow for a few days 😀 Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama
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