AOpinionatedMan/Harsh Reality blog down today
I don’t know what’s happened, I hope the dude it OK, he’s a friend. His blog set to private today, so not publicly accessible. He mentioned some haters yesterday, in my experience of him, those people ought to be ashamed … Continue reading AOpinionatedMan/Harsh Reality blog down today
Silhouette Beach Sunset Scene Panorama
An absolutely stunning sunset on this day. I really like the silhouette effect combined with the big sky, really gives some outstanding photos 🙂 Also I don’t … Continue reading Silhouette Beach Sunset Scene Panorama
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
«No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.» — Eleanor Roosevelt Continue reading No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Sunset panorama
Originally posted on Danny Boy:
The sunsets during the winter months are more spectacular for me. The lack of haze means the colours are much more vivid. This panorama is a series of 8 photos which has been blended together using the free tool Hugin. I have only started using this software and have hit a few bugs. But I hope you agree the results are pretty awesome. BTW, the dimensions of this image have been reduced from 13450 x 3633 or a massive 47 megapixels. If you have any questions about how to do this, do leave me a… Continue reading Sunset panorama
My First Ideo – Christmas Lights
Why is it an ideo? Well I got the idea from Opinionated Man. He was doing vadeos, that is videos without video, audio only … So An “Ideo”, is a video without any decent sound, that’s taken by an idiot, … Continue reading My First Ideo – Christmas Lights
Who Inspires Me ? Angels
High achievements and awards don’t really do that much for me. Don’t get me wrong they are nice to receive, but once you have a degree, and achieved “stuff” in your life what’s really left to motivate and inspire. People. … Continue reading Who Inspires Me ? Angels
Big Buddha Hill – The Final Gallery
It was a fun project, I think around 180 photos taken, some of which made up panoramas. 103 photos were published, 95 in this gallery. The … Continue reading Big Buddha Hill – The Final Gallery
Unseen Big Buddha 4 – The Last One
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 4 – The Last One
Chinese Pagoda & Animals 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This ornate Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a horse, an elephant and a stag – As promised earlier, here’s … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda & Animals 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Pond and “Lady of the Lake”
Lower Big Buddha hill has two ponds this is the first one. It’s a single shot from iPhone 4s, I already posted the panorama. (c) Don … Continue reading Pond and “Lady of the Lake”
Chinese Shrine
In the lower Big Buddha hill area I snapped this Chinese shrine. Donations are gratefully received 🙂 (c) Don Charisma, Taken Upper Big Buddha Hill, Thailand, … Continue reading Chinese Shrine
Chinese Warrior Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. It looks like some warriors guarding a sleeping emperor. But again shoot me if … Continue reading Chinese Warrior Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Chinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. From a different angle:) (c) Don Charisma, Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand … Continue reading Chinese 3D Mural
Unseen Big Buddha 3
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 3
Chinese Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. I have no clue what is going on here, looks like an emperor being … Continue reading Chinese Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Thai Wall Shrine
Most tourists wouldn’t bother looking here, so this is something special. Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a “mezzanine” area. … Continue reading Thai Wall Shrine
Palm Trees with Sweaty Jogger Girl
On my way back from the Big Buddha hill, I liked the look of these palm trees. They don’t have palm trees where I come from … Continue reading Palm Trees with Sweaty Jogger Girl
The Buddha Round The Back 2
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 2
Horses for Courses
They are horses, Chinese horses, one is grazing … with saddles, harnesses and garlands of course, what self-respecting horse doesn’t leave home without them ? (c) … Continue reading Horses for Courses
Chinese Pagoda & Animals, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This ornate Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a horse, an elephant and a stag – As promised earlier, here’s … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda & Animals, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Pond Panorama 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. There is a mistake in the photo that Suz pointed … Continue reading Pond Panorama 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Unseen Big Buddha 2
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 2
“Original” Tree of Awesomeness (wider angle)
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? This is the other photo I … Continue reading “Original” Tree of Awesomeness (wider angle)
Yin Yang Deity in Dragon Pagoda Shrine
The deity is the centre-piece sits on a yin-yang “throne” … Very ornate indeed … The pagoda shrine (posted already) is supported by four columns adorned with … Continue reading Yin Yang Deity in Dragon Pagoda Shrine
Unseen Big Buddha 1
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 1
Another Satisfied Reader, Not
Once a month or so I review the blogs that I’m following and have a clear out. I like the reciprocal follows, and I made an unsaid commitment a long time ago to follow back any blogs that follow me. … Continue reading Another Satisfied Reader, Not
For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
«For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
Beautiful Red Lantern
During the recent Loy Catong festival I snapped this red lantern, which is suspended on an electrical wire and lights up an al fresco buffet dining … Continue reading Beautiful Red Lantern
Buddhist Shrine (Nepalese ?)
On my big Buddha hill trip I took a photo of this shrine around the back. I think it’s a Nepalese shrine, but please do correct … Continue reading Buddhist Shrine (Nepalese ?)
Big Bell II
I already posted a photo of this bell, but for those who missed it :- It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the … Continue reading Big Bell II
Evening Beach Panorama, with Fisherman
My iPhone doesn’t like taking evening/night photos, but somehow these came out nice. It’s late evening on the cusp of darkness, with a moody sky and … Continue reading Evening Beach Panorama, with Fisherman
Don Charisma leaving WordPress.com
Only kidding I don’t quit that easily, but the thought did cross my mind. I am however more than a bit cheezed off with having had my blog suspended for 24 hours. Also apologies to anyone who has tried to … Continue reading Don Charisma leaving WordPress.com
Retail Therapy – Interior Panorama, Shopping Mall
My love of Panoramas was partly born of necessity and partly creativity. I took some photos of my apartment when it was newly built some ten … Continue reading Retail Therapy – Interior Panorama, Shopping Mall
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
«We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Tree of awesomeness III, Towerama
Really very challenging what I was trying to capture. Looking up into this tree’s foliage with a twilight sky, is a breathtaking sight, the silhouette of … Continue reading Tree of awesomeness III, Towerama
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
«The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.» — Nelson Mandela Continue reading The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Copper Disc “Sail” Towerama (Sorry no Parrot photos today)
It’s a couple of sails, ornamental only. The body of the sails is made from hundreds of little polished copper discs that “shimmer” in the breeze. … Continue reading Copper Disc “Sail” Towerama (Sorry no Parrot photos today)
Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
I pulled up my Google this morning to do a search, and there’s a tribute to Nelson Mandela, he passed away at the age of 95. Nelson Mandela as I know him was a man who fought for human rights … Continue reading Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
“ART VENTURE” Graffiti Wall Walkorama
I walked past this Graffiti and it’s one of the best I’ve seen locally. Glad I photographed it, because I went back a few days later … Continue reading “ART VENTURE” Graffiti Wall Walkorama
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
«To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.» — Paulette Mitchell Continue reading To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.
Don Charisma 