Millions Of Sky Lanterns – Beach Night Pano
Taken last year during Loy Catong festival on the beach … Millions of sky lanterns being sent skyward by revellers … Enjoy 😀 Photos (c) Don … Continue reading Millions Of Sky Lanterns – Beach Night Pano
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“Genuine” Compliment Fishers – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Ever given a genuine compliment to someone and been asked/(forced) to justify it ? “Oh, I do like your hat :D” “WHY do you like my … Continue reading “Genuine” Compliment Fishers – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Stormy Sparkler Balcony Sunset
This has got to be the exception, absolutely stunning sunset off of my balcony prior to going out to beach … It’s a sparkler because the … Continue reading Stormy Sparkler Balcony Sunset
My “Tripod”
Well actually it’s more like a bipod than a tripod, but who’s counting … this appeared on the beach a couple of weeks back, makes an … Continue reading My “Tripod”
THE REPLY – “Good morning. R u a person?”
A reader left me this comment today – “Good morning. R u a person?” … I did a post about it … and interesting feedback … Considered answer is simply – “Y” thecobweboriumemporium gave the most pertinent reply, and says exactly how … Continue reading THE REPLY – “Good morning. R u a person?”
Fruit Guy
My friend Suz introduced me to the term “photobomber” … this guy wasn’t exactly a photobomber, subtly let me know he wanted his photo taken … … Continue reading Fruit Guy
Lottery Stall
Actually quite a lot going on in this photo ! Gold/diamond shop behind, lottery sellers in the foreground, fruit and vegetable sellers on the right, couple … Continue reading Lottery Stall
“Good morning. R u a person?”
A reader left me this comment today – “Good morning. R u a person?” … I’m really after blogging for nearly a year and publishing nearly 800 posts, a little lost for words (strange I know) … so please can you … Continue reading “Good morning. R u a person?”
Beach Slipway Sunset
This was this evening’s sunset here in Thailand … utterly breathtaking sunsets the last few days, this one no exception … Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Beach Slipway Sunset
Fruit Stall 2
I did a little inventory of the fruits I know – limes, grapes, rose apples, apples, lychees, mangostene, mango, banana, water melon, pineapple, papaya … there’s … Continue reading Fruit Stall 2
Vijay Shah 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 Vijay Shah Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
Ocean Sunset Panorama Wide
This is seven portrait shots spot welded together using Photoshop Photomerge … Â It’s so wide because the sunset this evening was split into two parts … … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama Wide
Street Food 3
This lady is selling and cooking meats and fish … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Street Food 3
Sunbathing Feline
This cat likes sunbathing on the roof of cars … I have a suspicion he’s a boy cat as he didn’t run off when I was … Continue reading Sunbathing Feline
Beach Sunset Panorama … Goodnight From Don Charisma
It’s my TTFN sunset, it’s traditional on DC.org … God and Photoshop conspired to produce a beautiful sunset, so it’s goodnight from me and goodnight from him … if you’re British you might get that ,,, pissed, yes I still … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama … Goodnight From Don Charisma
Break From The Norm – Party Yay !
I’m a good hearted fella most of the time, sometimes it’s time to depart to the disco for some different colours … If I said I still drunk, a lot, then probably you wouldn[#t believe me, but I am ! … Continue reading Break From The Norm – Party Yay !
Fruit Stall
Fruits galore, some tropical, some “ordinary” … Mangoes, apples, bananas, young coconuts, limes, durian, pineapples … oh, the pineapples, wow, just mind blowingly ripe and sweet … Continue reading Fruit Stall
Flower And Garland Stall
Hand made floral garlands … red roses … this is how they do it Thai style … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Flower And Garland Stall
Beach Scene
Snapped this one last year … “look behind you !” … normally I’m shooting over the water at a sunset, so a different angle. Enjoy 😀 … Continue reading Beach Scene
Party, Party, Party – Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
I took this last year at Thailand’s Loy Catong festival … Beer, partying, sky lanterns and fireworks … what a mix, beach full of revellers … … Continue reading Party, Party, Party – Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Internship Update
Heather, our technical writer intern has kindly sent me over an update. I feel it’s important to keep readers updated on how it’s going, and so Heather can share what experiences she’s had in our intern program. Heather’s words : “Don … Continue reading Internship Update
Dear Nikon Camera Corporation
Dear Nikon, I know you guys are avid readers of my blog, and love my sunset photos. I also know you’re wondering why I’m taking photos using my iPhone as opposed to one of your excellent cameras. A very good … Continue reading Dear Nikon Camera Corporation
Please Circle Me On Google+
I’m currently following everyone back on Google+, so rather than following everyone individually, please follow me and I’ll follow you back. Free SEO tip – Google plus is probably the most significant social network after facebook and twitter. The main … Continue reading Please Circle Me On Google+
Father And Son Beach Fishermen Sunset – For Brian
This one’s dedicated to my friend Brian back in London. He’s asked me to keep the photos coming, at what’s a challenging time – so here they are, … Continue reading Father And Son Beach Fishermen Sunset – For Brian
Street Food 2
This kind of “cart” is typical of street food in Thailand, they sell a lot of food from these mobile kitchens ! It’s the push-by-hand version, other … Continue reading Street Food 2
Red And Yellow Flower
No idea what this plant is called, but it’s flower is just awesome, red and yellow. I was on my way out this morning and spotted … Continue reading Red And Yellow Flower
Street Food
Thai markets and street food are a bit eclectic … I don’t know what these ladies are cooking, but this is what a street food stall … Continue reading Street Food
Stormy Skies Over The Ocean
Usually when the sun is setting my camera is pointing a full 90 degrees clockwise away from here … but the stormy sky here was actually … Continue reading Stormy Skies Over The Ocean
Beach Sunset Panorama
Some very nice sunsets over the past couple of weeks, everyday I different sight 😀 Six portrait shots coupled together in Photoshop. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama
Palm Tree Lights
I like the way the light from the LEDs on the palms reflects off of the stone floor, so I photographed it … Enjoy 😀 … Continue reading Palm Tree Lights
TV Sunset
I have no clue what this TV tube was doing on the beach … I try not to miss a photo op, so here’s TV sunset ! … Continue reading TV Sunset
Shells
Shells attached themselves to a bit of driftwood … not the most sensible of homes, as it’s now on the beach ! Enjoy 🙂 Taken … Continue reading Shells
Balcony Daytime Sky
It’s a recent sky photo off my own balcony … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Balcony Daytime Sky
Ocean Sunset Panorama
Ocean sunset panorama … yay ! Six portrait shots welded in Photoshop. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama
Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Who doesn’t like fireworks … or sky lanterns ? Boring people ? Enjoy 😀 Photos (c) Don Charisma 2013, taken in Thailand Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks
Extra Long Zebra
Not possible, how long is that Zebra ? Photo courtesy morgueFile.com Continue reading Extra Long Zebra
Ducklings … YAY !
Ducklings … yay ! Photo courtesy morgueFile.com Continue reading Ducklings … YAY !
Mirror Ship
I found this on a sign for an apartment complex, I really like the colours and the effect. We will soon be putting our photos on sale via our online … Continue reading Mirror Ship
Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Concise Writing” CONCISE WRITING I have a friend – Chris. He has a very busy job, ten people working for him. He’s “told me off” a couple of times for writing emails to him that are “too long”. … Continue reading Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Making Friends With Yourself” MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF There’s only really one person you need to learn to make friends with. Look in the mirror and you’ll see that person. He or she is the only … Continue reading Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
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