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
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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
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 …Â 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
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
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
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
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)
“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
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama, Taken Today:)
Sunsets vary from day to day, each one is different. The whole process only last around 35 minutes from around 5.25pm-6pm. Today’s one was particularly spectacular. … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama, Taken Today:)
Beautiful Flowering Wall Of Greenery Panorama
This is one of my favourite spots, it’s at the end of a long walk along the beach, nearly as far as it’s possible to walk. … Continue reading Beautiful Flowering Wall Of Greenery Panorama
Big Sky Balcony Panorama
What a wonderful, big, sky ! 4w x 1h portrait HDR photos iPhone 4s, stitched with PTGui Pro. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Big Sky Balcony Panorama
Twin Towerama
These two towers are close by to where I live. They make an impressive mark on the skyline. Without doing a panorama, or towerama as I call … Continue reading Twin Towerama
Beach Sunset Panorama, with Speedboat
Very subtle colours on this one, with a speedboat to add some action. Stitched this time with Photoshop. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama, with Speedboat
The Big Vase Shop, Streetscape
The big vase shop has the most impressive vases I’ve ever seen, they are quite a lot taller than me. It also makes a good landmark … Continue reading The Big Vase Shop, Streetscape
Tree of Awesomeness II – Power Cables Included !
I love this tree, it’s huge ! The power cables run right through the tree, hardly surprising the transformers are always blowing up here 🙂 (c) … Continue reading Tree of Awesomeness II – Power Cables Included !
Writing in the sand – I Love You
A nice message written in the sand during Loy Catong festival. Photos (c) Don Charisma, taken Thailand, Nov-2013 Continue reading Writing in the sand – I Love You
Traditional Thai Shrine, On The Beach
Took this on the beach, near the big pipe. The same big pipe the guy was chatting on his phone, I posted recently (sunset photo). The … Continue reading Traditional Thai Shrine, On The Beach
Streetscape, Power Cable Heaven 2 – Tower-rama
There’s a really awesome tree that’s in the photo, but better shot from across the road. Suz loves power cables, so here’s some more ! Thanks … Continue reading Streetscape, Power Cable Heaven 2 – Tower-rama
Streetscape Big Sky, Power Cable Heaven !
Suz doesn’t like power cables, so I’ve set my compass to trying to persuade her that they can be cool in a Photo. Plenty of sources … Continue reading Streetscape Big Sky, Power Cable Heaven !
Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
At least that’s who I’m guessing they are from having watched Monkey the TV Series –Â http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_(TV_series)Â and it seems there is a whole Chinese story behind them. … Continue reading Monkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. Taken on iPhone 4s, 9w x 1h portrait, stitched with … Continue reading Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Big Sky Panorama, Evening
Photo speaks for itself. 4w x 2g HDR photos iPhone, stitched with PTGui Pro. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Big Sky Panorama, Evening
Chinese Pagoda Rest Area, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a family of dogs (or maybe dragons), a more realistic red dragon and … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda Rest Area, Lower Big Buddha Hill
As Man Thinketh (or Talks on his Phone)
As Man Thinketh or talks on his telephone in picturesque places 🙂 I actually wanted to photograph the massive bore pipe that I imagine is either … Continue reading As Man Thinketh (or Talks on his Phone)
Chinese Bat-Man and his Deer
It’s crazy when I look at these photos in more detail. This guy has a bat on the top of his cane. He lives close by … Continue reading Chinese Bat-Man and his Deer
Sea Flower, Macro iPhone Photo
This is the second shot of my first attempt at “Macro” photography with my iPhone 4s. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand, 2013 Continue reading Sea Flower, Macro iPhone Photo
It’s a Horse, of Course
It’s a horse (Chinese), with the Chinese mural I already posted in the background. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading It’s a Horse, of Course
Beach Night Pano, Loy Catong Festival
I got lucky with the firework going off, those are really hard to capture on iPhone, timing is verging on luck ! Stitched with Microsoft ICE, … Continue reading Beach Night Pano, Loy Catong Festival
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