Extra Skinny Beach Sunset Panorama
I love panoramas. The joining multiple photos to get a photo of a wider area appeals to me … One of the problems with posting a … Continue reading Extra Skinny Beach Sunset Panorama
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Chinese Granite Dogs (Dragons ?), Lower Big Buddha Hill
After typing this I spotted some wings on these dog or dragons? … so now not sure … let me know what you think ? These granite dogs are the guardians of a Chinese Pagoda which acts as a rest area in the lower Big Buddha hill area. There’s a particularly vicious looking pup with one of the dogs. Maybe it’s a family, dog dog, bitch dog and pup dog ? The other guardians are dragon and a crane bird (behind). I have a wider angle photo I’ll post later. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Chinese Granite Dogs (Dragons ?), Lower Big Buddha Hill
My Front Yard
This is what my front yard looks like … well at least the front yard of my condo building ! (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in … Continue reading My Front Yard
iOS 7 – “Upgrade” or Not Upgrade ?
I have iPhone 4S and iPad 3, and they keep pestering me to “upgrade” to iOS 7, version 7.0.4. I’ve read that some users have experienced problems with iOS 7. I am not desperate to upgrade, everything works OK on … Continue reading iOS 7 – “Upgrade” or Not Upgrade ?
How-to do a “Catong” (Loy Catong, Nov-2013)
The Loy Catong festival in Thailand was Sunday just passed. The Catong is a small decorative “boat”, that’s set adrift on a body of water such … Continue reading How-to do a “Catong” (Loy Catong, Nov-2013)
Chinese Pagoda, 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 (I’ll post their photos later) … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Writing In The Sand
I was walking along the beach and came across a Thai woman writing in the sand. I think it says “Don Charisma, you are awesome”, but … Continue reading Writing In The Sand
Sky Latern How-to – by lovely Thai Couple
Thais like to celebrate with Sky Lanterns. These are a paper “balloon” with a burner underneath. First the burner must be attached to the lantern with … Continue reading Sky Latern How-to – by lovely Thai Couple
Big Sky, Sunset Balcony Panorama
I love my big skies, breathtaking, the colours are often just stunning … This one taken late evening just before sundown (6.30pm). It’s 3w x 2h … Continue reading Big Sky, Sunset Balcony Panorama
Cat Power
A couple of people said they didn’t like the power cables in one of my photos. Being the contrarian that I am, I decided to make a … Continue reading Cat Power
Beach Panorama, Sunset
I do love my big sky panoramas, this one is no exception. Stitched with PTGui, 6w x 1h (portrait). Master panorama is 28 megapixels. (c) Don … Continue reading Beach Panorama, Sunset
Charisma Break after Loy Catong Festival
I’ve been flat out for a couple of weeks and need to slow the pace and recharge the batteries a little bit, so won’t be posting … Continue reading Charisma Break after Loy Catong Festival
Dragon Pagoda Shrine with Yin Yang Deity
The pagoda shrine is supported by four columns (pillars ?) adorned with orate Chinese dragons. The deity is the centre-piece sits on a yin-yang “throne” … … Continue reading Dragon Pagoda Shrine with Yin Yang Deity
Sea Flower, My First “Macro” Photography
I was walking near the beach on my daily walk, and saw a tiny little flower on a “succulent” plant. The flower is only maybe 1-2 … Continue reading Sea Flower, My First “Macro” Photography
We Think He’s a “Crane” (Bird)
This “Crane” bird is one of the guardians of a Chinese chill out pagoda, in the lower big Buddha area. His companion guardians are a pair … Continue reading We Think He’s a “Crane” (Bird)
Big Sky, HDR Balcony Panorama
Isn’t the sky just breathtaking sometimes … Sometimes I go out on the balcony and it just leaves me in awe … well these days I … Continue reading Big Sky, HDR Balcony Panorama
Is this Dragon running away ?
To get the photo of the face of the Dragon I had to stick my iPhone through a hedge. I can’t figure out if he’s escaping … Continue reading Is this Dragon running away ?
Spare a thought for this lady
I was on my way out for a walk, and astonished to see this. The lady has about 10 chairs and a lounger, cushions etc, pulling … Continue reading Spare a thought for this lady
The Buddha Bells !
On the big Buddha hill, around the sides of the long gentle staircase that leads up to the big Buddha are long rows of bells (one either side) … I didn’t try ringing any of them, not sure if it’s within etiquette, so can’t tell you want they sound like. There is also a tiger than doesn’t need repainting on the last photo:) And if you look carefully you can see the dragon’s tail in the background. Continue reading The Buddha Bells !
Power Cables Overhead, Rats-nest – (For Suz!)
When it rains in Thailand you often hear explosions. These are the power transformer blowing a gasket, quite dramatically, with a loud bang and a cloud … Continue reading Power Cables Overhead, Rats-nest – (For Suz!)
Don Charisma at Full Moon Festival – “Loy Catong”
Tonight Don Charisma will be attending “Loy Catong” festival, aka Full Moon Festival/Party. Officially written Loi Krathong. I will try to get some photos but my night iPhone-ography doesn’t usually result in anything apart from blurry stuff, so a new challenge for me. I may have nothing to report photo-wise. I expect to see a lot of laterns that go up into the sky, maybe some sea lanterns and fireworks. Loy Catong means like a floating little “boat”, “sea lantern”, which presumably they will put candles to make it light at night … Don’t know how that will work on the … Continue reading Don Charisma at Full Moon Festival – “Loy Catong”
Chinese Temple – Deity Guards The Gold
Would you steal from this guy ? Probably not, he’s very intimidating … Very ornate indeed, stunning … I suspect the safes are ornamental, and not … Continue reading Chinese Temple – Deity Guards The Gold
Lowly Farmer and His Cows (Well more likely Water Buffalo)
Walking back down the hill from my Big Buddha trip I came across this guy. He’s got a cool hat for sure and taking a rest … Continue reading Lowly Farmer and His Cows (Well more likely Water Buffalo)
Evening Town Tower Scene (Power Cables Included)
On my way back from my daily 5 mile walk, looked like might be an impressive shot. Not sure whether the HDR helped it’s a little … Continue reading Evening Town Tower Scene (Power Cables Included)
Chinese Dragon
This Dragon along with a couple of menacing looking dogs guard a Chinese open seating pergola … Menacing dogs I’ll post later … Taken at Lower … Continue reading Chinese Dragon
Today’s little cat
Here’s another one that didn’t run away … Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Today’s little cat
Tree of Awesomeness
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? I’ll post the other shot later … Continue reading Tree of Awesomeness
The Winner Bar – Now That’s My Kind of Bar
Saw this walking through a retail complex … what a cool name for a bar … and it’s got flashy neon stars … Doesn’t seem to … Continue reading The Winner Bar – Now That’s My Kind of Bar
Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
The Chinese have a long wall with pictures depicting scenes of gratitude. There are 24 scenes, I couldn’t get a good shot with the light reflecting … Continue reading Chinese “Gratitude” Story Wall
Eight Headed Dragon Collection
There are Two Eight headed dragons 200 feet long that guard the staircase up to the the big Buddha. Here they are from as many different … Continue reading Eight Headed Dragon Collection
Road Side Flowers
Some beautiful blooms aside the road on the way home from visiting the Big Buddha… Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Road Side Flowers
Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
This magnificent tiger, looks like he could do with a lick of paint, he’s starting to peel ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Tiger – In need of a coat of paint
Chinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Chinese 3D Mural
Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
It’s a cool looking plant, amazing symmetry and very lovely colours. Late in the day I find out it’s a Papaya plant/tree … In Thai “Ton-Malago” … Continue reading Cool Green Plant (Papaya, Thai – “Ton-Malago”)
A Dragon’s Tail
Sometimes I like to take photos at odd angles, can add to the effect. This is the tail of one of the stairway dragons leading up … Continue reading A Dragon’s Tail
Big Crane Bird
It’s a big crane bird ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013 Continue reading Big Crane Bird
Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Occasionally I walk past a mass of greenery and colour and think wouldn’t it be nice to take a picture of that. Well today I did, … Continue reading Beautiful Flowering “Creeper” Bush, My first HDR Panorama
Now that is a BIG BELL
It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the support must be 16ft. Darn it, I didn’t try ringing it, hmm, not quite sure … Continue reading Now that is a BIG BELL
Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
One of the pillars of a Chinese shrine, very ornate dragon indeed ! I have more pictures of this shrine/pagoda, will post later. Taken at Lower … Continue reading Chinese Dragon Pillar (Pillar Dragon ?)
Garage Door Princess
This little princess was so colourful as I was walking past. She’s in front of a garage door ! She appears to be leaning so far … Continue reading Garage Door Princess
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