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Kitty And Kitten

March 31, 2015 Don Charisma

There’s something I really like about this photo, even though technically it’s far from “perfect” … I keep on finding beauty in unusual places, I never know when it’s going to strike 🙂 … so “Be prepared” in Photography, and … Continue reading Kitty And Kitten

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The Ugly Dumpsters

March 30, 2015 Don Charisma

Even in paradise, there are ugly spots, this is one of them … In blogging terms, the juxtapose always is an experiment. But sure as eggs is eggs – doing something contrasting and different IS interesting and DOES catch attention. … Continue reading The Ugly Dumpsters

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The Ugly Bus

March 30, 2015 Don Charisma

Taken near Deptford Bridge, London … Never been a fan of anything Ugg’ly … they make ugly stuff, for people with no style … their bus is pretty cool though … and must have done a power of good for … Continue reading The Ugly Bus

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Toad On The Road

March 30, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Who’s this cure little follow, a BIG toad, like a Coca-Cola can height for his body length. Quite photogenic for wildlife, probably wondering what the hell … Continue reading Toad On The Road

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Boaty Sunset Panorama

March 29, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Lovely calm sea … with boats 🙂 It’s twelve (4wx3h P) photos merged with PTGui Pro Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at … Continue reading Boaty Sunset Panorama

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Gold Buddha

March 28, 2015 Don Charisma

And this Buddha was at another shrine 🙂 Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved. Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In … Continue reading Gold Buddha

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Elephant Macro

March 28, 2015 Don Charisma

Shot that at shrine, it’s a little elephant about 4-5 inches long 🙂 Haven’t a clue what to write about him/her … be my guest if you want to write something, go on exercise your creative writing skills 🙂 Cheers … Continue reading Elephant Macro

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Moped Kids

March 28, 2015 Don Charisma

There’s a lot of skill involved in portrait photography … buildings, plants, flowers, trees etc will pose for as long as it takes for you to get the shot … people wont ! Basically you have to be very comfortable … Continue reading Moped Kids

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Delhi Dudes

March 28, 2015 Don Charisma

These guys asked me to to take their photo … I often get this because I’m taking photos they think I must be able to take a decent photo … which is probably true actually ! So one good turn … Continue reading Delhi Dudes

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Making Pizza With A Smile

March 28, 2015 Don Charisma

I only asked her how much a pizza was … She rushed off and brought me a menu … I’m not sure if she was joking about the 50% off … but she seemed to take a liking to me … Continue reading Making Pizza With A Smile

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Chinese Pagoda And Animal Statues

March 28, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

This ornate Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a horse, an elephant and a stag Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos … Continue reading Chinese Pagoda And Animal Statues

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Rich Belly Buddha

March 27, 2015 Don Charisma

The object of the game is to get it in the hole … “It” being a small denomination coin of course, what else ? Much harder than it looks, most of the tosses seemed to end up unsatisfied  … that’s … Continue reading Rich Belly Buddha

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Dancing Feminine Mural

March 27, 2015 Don Charisma

“she” seems to be correctly proportioned in the chest department for a she, so I’m assuming she is a she 🙂 The skirt I’d probably get called sexist for using that to identify gender … but don’t ya know Scottish … Continue reading Dancing Feminine Mural

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Water Feature

March 27, 2015 Don Charisma

  Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved. Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In other cases probably best shared with your … Continue reading Water Feature

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Virgin Flowers

March 27, 2015 Don Charisma

Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved. Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In other cases probably best shared with your therapist, … Continue reading Virgin Flowers

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Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill

March 27, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Panorama of a pond at the big Buddha hill. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Pond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill

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Pretty Flowers – Hibiscus

March 26, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

These are in the dentist’s secret garden. I’ve been reliably informed they are Hibiscus flowers. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. … Continue reading Pretty Flowers – Hibiscus

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Dancing Kids Beach Sunset

March 26, 2015 Don Charisma

These kids having a great time just dancing in the shallow water just as the sun going down … Not a single care in the world … Very serene scene, indeed 🙂 Happy kids, happy days … Enjoy Don Charisma … Continue reading Dancing Kids Beach Sunset

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Secret Kitty

March 25, 2015 Don Charisma

On my way home today, I spotted a kitty chillaxing inside the hedge … I wasn’t sure how the photo would turn out, but I like it 🙂 Cheers Don Charisma Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is … Continue reading Secret Kitty

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Green Green Grass

March 25, 2015 Don Charisma

Another experiment which I enjoyed the result of … this one’s laying down on the grass, on a macro setting so that just a few blades are in focus … I like the “imperfection” of the frayed ends of the … Continue reading Green Green Grass

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Palm Fruit 2

March 25, 2015 Don Charisma

And this is other type of fruit on the other types of palm trees … Looks like the fruit are green, which changes to black when they are “ripe” … I suspect these are the ones that are made into … Continue reading Palm Fruit 2

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Palm Fruit

March 25, 2015 Don Charisma

My understanding is that palm trees have more than one type (species ?). The typical coconut palm being just one type. This one – I’m not sure, the “fruits” look very much like pears (which I’m sure they aren’t !) … Continue reading Palm Fruit

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Thai Buddhist Temple

March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 Don Charisma

Ornate temple building, with two “Yak” guards … I’ve seen very similar “Yak” at Bangkok airport departures. Yak or Yaksha is – a beneficent god who protects the righteous and they are common as guardians of the gates in Buddhist … Continue reading Thai Buddhist Temple

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Elephant Statue – Ganesh

March 25, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

He’s an elephant statue with garlands, better known as Ganesh 🙂 He guards the entrance to my condo complex Â… Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are … Continue reading Elephant Statue – Ganesh

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Thai Temple And Grounds

March 24, 2015 Don Charisma

Thai’s build the most fantastic spiritual stuff – temples and grounds are VERY recommended for a visit. This is the second temple I’ve visited, and as usual utterly stunning architecture and designs for things like cornices. They love the golds, … Continue reading Thai Temple And Grounds

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Pretty Flower Police Woman

March 24, 2015 Don Charisma

Sometimes experiments work, sometimes they don’t … Capturing a statue of a Thai police woman as a background for pretty yellow flowers, for me, did work 🙂 And aren’t palm trees are always photogenic ? Enjoy … Cheers Don Charisma … Continue reading Pretty Flower Police Woman

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Sea ‘Rose’ Flower

March 24, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

One of my first ‘macro’ photographs of a succulent plant near the beach. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our … Continue reading Sea ‘Rose’ Flower

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Sushi Extra By Oh

March 23, 2015 Don Charisma

It’s such a privilege to be a photographer sometimes. The insights I get from being merely an observer are often very valuable. From shooting this night market I could tell you what makes the difference between a busy seller and … Continue reading Sushi Extra By Oh

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Beautiful Flower Macro

March 23, 2015 Don Charisma

What can one say about a beautiful flower ? Other than I really like this shot, and I really like this flower … And really happy I bought my new camera, when I get home and this shows up on … Continue reading Beautiful Flower Macro

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Cock Bank

March 23, 2015 Don Charisma

Or “Rooster Bank” if you’re not British … although doesn’t have the same “ring” to it … I have no clue what the reason is to put a cockerel on a money changer’s counter … perhaps someone knows the symbolism … Continue reading Cock Bank

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Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama

March 23, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Some photos joined together by the CIA’s special computer they’ve let me borrow for a few days 😀 Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama

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Look Up

March 23, 2015 Don Charisma

This is one of my favourite angles, tree canopies are just stunning to look at 🙂 This one’s taken at a busy junction of two main roads. The traffic lights were “an accident” in the shot, but I like the … Continue reading Look Up

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Helping Dad Cook Street Food

March 22, 2015 Don Charisma

My new camera is teaching me what it’s capable of, and I’m slowly “getting the hang of it”. Street scenes are intriguing to capture daily life, as it is. But fast shutter speeds, and good reflexes are vital, as the … Continue reading Helping Dad Cook Street Food

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Smile And The Whole World Smiles With You

March 22, 2015 Don Charisma

You’d have to be pretty cynical to walk past this lady and not even spare a thought … Mothering is one of the toughest jobs in the world, which makes that smile even more valuable, given the circumstances. I hope … Continue reading Smile And The Whole World Smiles With You

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Just Chillax

March 22, 2015 Don Charisma

The pap’s been spotted … this one’s taken from a moving vehicle, the guys in the pickup know they’re getting captured on a (my) memory card … But that’s not what struck me on closer inspection of this photo … … Continue reading Just Chillax

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Happy Mango Day

March 22, 2015 Don Charisma

I don’t think I’ll win a Pulitzer for this one … but I like it, which is what matters most really. I’d guess they are siblings, but could be husband and wife. She’s carrying a string of mangoes which look … Continue reading Happy Mango Day

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Mallard Duck Boy, Hampstead Heath, London

March 22, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

I was taking a walk on Hampstead Heath in London with a friend when we stumbled across a group of Mallard ducks. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic … Continue reading Mallard Duck Boy, Hampstead Heath, London

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Chinese Granite Dragons & Crane

March 21, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

These guys are the guardians of a Chinese pagoda. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Chinese Granite Dragons & Crane

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Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama

March 20, 2015January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Gotta love the big sky made by 31 photos merged together. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama

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Water Lilies

March 19, 2015 Don Charisma

Water lilies are beautiful flowers to photograph especially in bright sunshine … These guys live in a water feature, along with some koi carp and probably some guppies.   Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, … Continue reading Water Lilies

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