First Donation Received By DonCharisma.org
Thank you to the man from Cornwall, UK, who has kindly donated today via the newly added PayPal buttons. His message : Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas 🙂 My response : I’m very grateful to you for … Continue reading First Donation Received By DonCharisma.org
Your Opinion – Taking Photos Of People In Public Places
Topic – Taking photos of random people in public places. You may extend to buildings and animals, in fact any photos of anything in public places. When is this not acceptable ? When is this not allowed or one is … Continue reading Your Opinion – Taking Photos Of People In Public Places
The NOW Hotel, Streetscape, Night Panorama
This hotel I wouldn’t say is the most classy or upmarket. But certain has a striking design and walking past at night, with it’s neon glow, … Continue reading The NOW Hotel, Streetscape, Night Panorama
Fisherman Silhouette Sunset
Took this one a while back when I first started using HDR. Didn’t really rate it at the time, but on revisit and using my Photoshop … Continue reading Fisherman Silhouette Sunset
Your Opinion – Customer Service
Today’s topic is Customer Service, your opinion. My question is – What does customer service mean to you as either (both or all) – a) a customer, b) an employee/self-employed delivering customer service or c) as a business owner/manager with … Continue reading Your Opinion – Customer Service
Ideo 3 – Sunset Over The Bay
Still confused about which way up the iPhone is supposed to be. Nevermind, QuickTime Pro export puts it right way up and shrinks the file, so not all bad ! I was taking some sunset photos, so figured I’d try … Continue reading Ideo 3 – Sunset Over The Bay
SUNRISE ! – This Morning
Yay, Sunrise ! … I should learn to spell really … Was originally post as “SUNRISE ! – This Moring”, spellchecker didn’t pick it UP ?!? I fell asleep, so I am up early AM this morning. This photo taken … Continue reading SUNRISE ! – This Morning
Colourful Al Fresco Kitchen, Loy Catong Festival
I really like the suspended lanterns in here that were part of the al-fresco dining area for one of the local hotels. This is the view … Continue reading Colourful Al Fresco Kitchen, Loy Catong Festival
Don Charisma, “Who is this guy? – Solid bro or not. ?”
Well in my opinion “Solid”, obviously. WTF????? – Some odd traffic arrived in my stats. On investigation it’s “Yancy’s Secret Beer Garden” a forum, which actually isn’t all that secret, as messages are viewable by the public, and anyone can join … Continue reading Don Charisma, “Who is this guy? – Solid bro or not. ?”
Sea “Rose” Sunset, Macro Photo
I make some occasional “macro” photos with my iPhone. Really pleased with this one taken near the beach as the sun was setting. Good opportunity to … Continue reading Sea “Rose” Sunset, Macro Photo
Ocean Sunset Panorama
And today’s panorama is lovely copper yellows, really pleased with this one 🙂 It’s very hard to get bored with photographing beautiful sunsets … Maybe one … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama
Speedboat, Bananaboat and Jetski
The speedboat really caught my eye, and even more striking out of the water than in due to the brightly coloured paint job. Really a very … Continue reading Speedboat, Bananaboat and Jetski
Your Opinion – Freedom Of Speech
Most civilised peoples of the world value their freedom to have a voice, and say what they want to say. My question is – Is freedom of speech a right or a privilege ? This is not a survey, so please … Continue reading Your Opinion – Freedom Of Speech
Occasional This Feels Like Work
Usually a sign I’m exhausted, and that’s when it’s time for some sleep or take a break … So I’m taking the first option:) More fun tomorrow ! Cheers Don Charisma Resources & Sources Sleeping Homer Continue reading Occasional This Feels Like Work
Beach Sunset Panorama (This Evening)
This evening’s sunset was truly spectacular one of the most amazing I’ve ever seen. It changes so quickly literally the whole thing lasting 30 minutes, and … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama (This Evening)
Water Princesses
These two “princesses” are outside one of the local bars. I think they have some religious significance because the Thais leave those little bottles of drinks … Continue reading Water Princesses
Your Opinion – “Robust” Women
“Robust”, is it a word that can acceptably be used to describe a person of feminine gender ? If not then why not ? One of the reasons I ask, is that I am myself “sturdy in construction”, and being … Continue reading Your Opinion – “Robust” Women
Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, PTGui Pro
Again awesome colours and a wider angle than the previous ones, and captures the lights in the trees on the right. For those of you that … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, PTGui Pro
Wai Girls – Welcome, Free Wifi !
To Wai in Thailand is a traditional greeting, I’m told they don’t shake hands. It’s holding the hands up to the face together like a prayer. … Continue reading Wai Girls – Welcome, Free Wifi !
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
«Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.» — The Bible, Matthew 7:7 Continue reading Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Firework Beach Pano, Loy Catong Festival
I was lucky enough to be panning when the firework went off and capture this beautiful red explosion. Even managed to get the puff of smoke … Continue reading Firework Beach Pano, Loy Catong Festival
Throne Toilet !
I posted about the big vase shop recently, and put up a photo. I use it as a landmark because of the 15 feet high vases … Continue reading Throne Toilet !
Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, Photoshop
Some awesome colours in this sunset, and gentle waves lapping at the shore. Very pleased with this one. It’s experimental, because it’s two panoramas stitched together. … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, Photoshop
Ideo 2 – New Year Lights
My second Ideo. Ideo because it’s shot by a clueless idiot videographer, that’d be me and also because it doesn’t have any useful audio on it. Just an experiment as I’d like to be doing more with video. And also … Continue reading Ideo 2 – New Year Lights
Poo 2 – Manually Joining Two Photos In Photoshop
I posted this sand sculpture yesterday with it’s creator. I found out today that “Poo” is crab in Thai, so wasn’t the sculptor’s name after all … Continue reading Poo 2 – Manually Joining Two Photos In Photoshop
Art, Australian Seedlings – “Dick & Fanny”
The English are some of the most repressed human beings on the planet. We used to have slogans like “No Sex Please, We’re British”, and movies … Continue reading Art, Australian Seedlings – “Dick & Fanny”
Thai Music I Like, Balad – Gluay R-Siam – “You Can Hold Back Someone Who Doesn’t Have Feelings For You Until You Die, But They’ll Leave Anyway”
Ok, so this is the second song by Gluay R-Siam, it’s a balad this time. Her name is “Gluay” which means Banana. I’m told also that’s she lesbian, which I probably should have figured out, but then I’m not that observant. … Continue reading Thai Music I Like, Balad – Gluay R-Siam – “You Can Hold Back Someone Who Doesn’t Have Feelings For You Until You Die, But They’ll Leave Anyway”
Fell Asleep
Must have been tired, just passed out, all blogged out I guess. I do love my sleep that pleasant feeling of dream, always find it hard … Continue reading Fell Asleep
I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.
«I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.» — Margaret Thatcher Continue reading I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.
Graffiti Wall Walkorama – Two and Three
I have no idea what this says, I’ve tried looking at it upside down, but no I give up, can someone tell me please what it … Continue reading Graffiti Wall Walkorama – Two and Three
Thai Music I Like – Gluay R-Siam – “I’m A Flirt”
Something different for my Saturday … Well different for you, I’ve heard it before, it’s awesome. If I’m honest I don’t really like a lot of the Thai music, but this girl caught my eye, or ear whichever way you … Continue reading Thai Music I Like – Gluay R-Siam – “I’m A Flirt”
Beach Sunset Panorama, Awesome Colors
I did this about a month ago, and really stands out today. There are amazingly beautiful colours in the sky and the silhouette figures, just perfect. … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, Awesome Colors
Busy Days on Don Charisma, Thank YOU
My blog has been very busy past few days. So thank you to all those who’ve visited, followed, commented and liked. Together you broke my previous record with a total of 734 likes in one day according to WordPress (12-Dec). … Continue reading Busy Days on Don Charisma, Thank YOU
“Cove” Beach and Sea Wall Panorama
I really like this spot, it’s as far as I can walk on my daily walk. There’s a little beach here that can be used when … Continue reading “Cove” Beach and Sea Wall Panorama
Google vs Bing…
Originally posted on Branch on Maybe:
After reading this post I decided to have some fun with search engine auto complete. First up Google and Bing… Continue reading Google vs Bing…
Phallic “Vases” 2
I posted this a while back from the other angle, with the gay dude on his phone who wouldn’t get out of the shot … For … Continue reading Phallic “Vases” 2
Beach Wedding
Isn’t this just a dream wedding, married on the beach in Thailand … awesome … a heart of flowers on the sand, and a robust bridesmaid … Continue reading Beach Wedding
Poo
I’m guessing “Poo” doesn’t mean the same thing in Thailand and it’s the guy who did the sculpture’s name. Anyway, lovely sand sculpture of a Crab, … Continue reading Poo
Four Awards For Late Payment Rip Off – Name and Shame
I’ve had my fair share of these late payment charges. In the past I used to be lazy and pay my bills late, so annoying but fair enough, my own fault. These days I’m very on the ball as I … Continue reading Four Awards For Late Payment Rip Off – Name and Shame
Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, Microsoft ICE
Lovely moody sky on this one, with a group of beach lovers digging for shells ? It’s experimental, because it’s two panoramas stitched together. I shot … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, Experimental Double, Microsoft ICE
