“Me Time” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
May is birthday month for me. Today, I’m chillaxing … tomorrow more of the same hopefully 🙂 I will approve comments as and when I get a chance … you’ve already heard my thoughts on impatient people … Me Time … Continue reading “Me Time” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Waiting For the Sunrise
Two generations waiting on the beach, watching the early morning sunrise. Something rather calming and almost spiritual about this photo. I wonder what they are thinking … Continue reading Waiting For the Sunrise
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Christina Aguilera-Orama”
This one taken last year, so digging up from the charisma-archives … Seem welded like a master craftsman in Photoshop are 12 portrait photos … It’s … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Christina Aguilera-Orama”
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”
Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Vulnerability” VULNERABILITY This is a tough one for most people, I know this because it is for me. Please only publish your work IF YOU FEEL 100% COMFORTABLE TO DO SO. There’s no looking bad in my … Continue reading Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
“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
Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
I’m choosy about who goes on my friends page, and as yet haven’t made a bad judgement call. These people are all lovely charismatic bloggers, each has shown some extra special merit for my calling them friends. All are a credit to the … Continue reading Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
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”
“Beer” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Beer in my understanding is a carbonated drink which is made using hops, malt, sugar and yeast. It’s very popular drink with men, and still almost as popular with women. Malt in my experience has a slightly addictive quality to … Continue reading “Beer” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Promoting And Marketing A Book Or An eBook
I’ve been asked indirectly to give some advice on promoting and marketing a Book for a friend. This is probably starting to fall under the category of work, and generally my work is paid for. However part of marketing oneself … Continue reading Promoting And Marketing A Book Or An eBook
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
On Being A Leader And A Powerblogger – Charisma’s Not All Plain Sailing
I’m friends with two of the largest “powerbloggers” on WordPress. Both these guys are smashing, awesome people and I constantly learn from them. I don’t see these guys as competition – they are my mentors and friends. They are largely … Continue reading On Being A Leader And A Powerblogger – Charisma’s Not All Plain Sailing
Change yourself – Part of SoCS
Originally posted on IreneDesign2011:
The view seen from my new house I have met some souls in my life, who are really sucking out all my energy. By trying to find the background for this behavior I found out, that… Continue reading Change yourself – Part of SoCS
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
“Offers – Creating Creativity” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
The Improv methods and techniques of creativity that I’ve learnt specify taking the first idea that comes into one’s head and running with it. Working collaboratively with another improviser these are called “offers”. The other improviser gives you an idea … Continue reading “Offers – Creating Creativity” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
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”
Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Here’s a run down of some of the responses from my “Compassion” prompt COMPASSION Response 1 – Writing MOM by Audrey Dawn – Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister Mr. Don Charisma’s Compassion Challenge: This one’s been a long time … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
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
You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
This another of those, yawn, boring, petty comments I get from a tiny minority. This is what I think about it : So I clogged up your feed ? I violated your inbox ? I took a liberty in your … Continue reading You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
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Please Share Yourself Here :)
This is on sticky for a while. Please share your work or yourself here (in a comment). Also find new blogs, friends and connections here 🙂 … Continue reading Please Share Yourself Here 🙂
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”
“Poor Little Victim” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I’m not talking about genuine victims, people who’ve been hurt or abused by cruel people. Or people who’ve had an accident, in a car for instance or in ill in hospital. There’s a validity in that, these people genuinely suffered. … Continue reading “Poor Little Victim” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Don Charisma’s Day Off
Having a bit of a break from blogging today for a little R&R. I’m well enough but tiredness catches up once in a while and I need a break. I’ll put some photos up today, some on schedule, so enjoy … Continue reading Don Charisma’s Day Off
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”
Compassion – In Loving Memory Of Janet
This is my own response to my own prompt – Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt. One of my readers said something that reminded me of this, need to write it now, or tomorrow it’ll be gone. It was my second … Continue reading Compassion – In Loving Memory Of Janet
How Google Search Really Works
INTRO FROM DON – This is Heather’s submission for the intern selection process. In my view she’s done an extremely good job at writing about this subject. It’s also much more in depth than the article I wrote for comparison. In depth is a … Continue reading How Google Search Really Works
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