Nighttime Rustic Fairy Lights (For Noel)

September 24, 2023 Don Charisma

A picture taken at night captures the beauty of nature and lighting elements in a unique way – creating an otherworldly ambiance that transports the viewer to a different realm. The soft hues and natural setting contribute to the serenity of the scene, inviting one to immerse themselves in the moment and forget about the worries of everyday life. The photo frames the power of imagination, reminding us never to lose sight of the magic that surrounds us even in the most mundane moments. Continue reading Nighttime Rustic Fairy Lights (For Noel)

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Rustic Fairy Lights Lens Flare

September 19, 2023 Don Charisma

A bunch of keys scattered on a cardboard box, accompanied by a tape measure and a level, creates an intriguing composition that captures the viewer’s attention. The keys represent possibility and potential, while the tools suggest measurement and precision, hinting at a sense of organisation and planning. Together, they evoke a feeling of readiness for whatever task may come next. Continue reading Rustic Fairy Lights Lens Flare

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Scattered Keys Macro

September 18, 2023 Don Charisma

Writing and Blogging

The “Golden” Girls

September 17, 2023 Don Charisma

The “expert” on the left, and the “manager” on the right, both lovely ladies who helped me buy some gold – and, surprised me with a … Continue reading The “Golden” Girls

Writing and Blogging

Loveliest Taxi Driver In The World

September 17, 2023 Don Charisma

Sony 50mm f1.8 Full Frame “nifty fifty”, on A6500 APS-C body, so because of crop factor, equivalent to a portrait lens. My portraiture journey has started … Continue reading Loveliest Taxi Driver In The World

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Lazy Days, Endless Waves

September 13, 2023 Don Charisma

Testing a new lens Sony 35MM f1.4 full frame, on Sony A7Rmk5 body, back in March. Cheers Don Charisma Help us out by using our referral … Continue reading Lazy Days, Endless Waves

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Litany Against Fear – Frank Herbert

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Don Charisma

Always liked this quote …

“I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”

Frank Herbert

Hope you like it.

Cheers

Don Charisma

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Bill Withers – Lovely Day

February 5, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Water lily flower and Bill Withers. Good match ?

I think this version of the song is remixed or remastered.

Enjoy !

Cheers

Don Charisma

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Video, Movies and Music

Fatboy Slim – Weapon Of Choice (Official HD Video)

February 5, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Fatboy slim at his finest … props to Christopher Walken for his “dancing” … love the analogue synths

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF5cBoAV5Ys

Enjoy !

Cheers

Don Charisma

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Fatboy Slim – Soul Surfing

February 4, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

The boy eating his lunch reminded me of the front cover of – “You’ve come a long way baby”, and this is probably the best track off that album.

Enjoy !

Cheers

Don Charisma

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Martin Solveig And Dragonette ft. Idoling – Big In Japan (Single Version)

February 4, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

Something a bit more upbeat for … because … I like it, dunno why, but I do …

The dog seemed to want to get photographed, even smiled for me 🙂 Could be a juxtapose or could be exactly the right photo, dunno. Suppose it’s subjective, beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder.

Cheers

Don Charisma

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Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

February 4, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

I really like this photo, even though it has some technical imperfections. I was totally unprepared for this shot to enter my viewfinder. Any photographer knows this – but it was one of those moments, no time for focusing or … Continue reading Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

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“INTERROGATING ZUCKERBERG” — A Bad Lip Reading

February 3, 2020 Don Charisma

From 2018 – One of the best of “Bad Lip Reading” – comedy does still exist on the internet 🙂 Cheers Don Charisma Comments Comments are often welcomed, provided you can string a legible, relevant and polite sentence together. In … Continue reading “INTERROGATING ZUCKERBERG” — A Bad Lip Reading

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Time Lapse Stormy Balcony Sunset Video

January 21, 2020January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

One thing about taking still photos is the difficulty in capturing the sunset over time, in this case around 1hr 15min. Video doesn’t really cut it either, as who wants to sit and watch a video of a sunset for … Continue reading Time Lapse Stormy Balcony Sunset Video

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Orchids

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

Taken with Sony A6500 – Pentax SMC Takumar 135mm f3.5 Lens Cheers Don Resources & Sources Unless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights … Continue reading Orchids

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Repost – Secret “Cove” Beach and Sea Wall, Video

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

(Reposting my old videos to YouTube) I really like this spot, it’s as far as I can walk on my daily walk. There’s a little beach here that can be used when the tide is out. The wall is also … Continue reading Repost – Secret “Cove” Beach and Sea Wall, Video

Photography, Teach and Design, Work, Money, Opinion and Politics34 Comments

Sunsets and Storm Clouds Breaking Through, Thailand

January 20, 2020January 23, 2025 Don Charisma

I saw these and thought they were worth sharing. They were taken with my iPad, from the balcony of my home. Apart from adding my logo, … Continue reading Sunsets and Storm Clouds Breaking Through, Thailand

Photography

Scary Spider Light

January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

Floodlight onto spider’s web … I was quite drunk at the time if that adds any relevant context. Cheers Don Resources & Sources Unless otherwise … Continue reading Scary Spider Light

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Happy New Year

January 3, 2019 Don Charisma

Happy new year Continue reading Happy New Year

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A Walk And A Dragon (Well Two Actually)

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 Don Charisma

Keeping it uncomplicated, so a mixture of photographic disciplines from two Sony cameras with SEL1855 and SEL1018 lenses. Theme – “A walk”. Continue reading A Walk And A Dragon (Well Two Actually)

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Transpicuous Balcony Sunset #0010

December 5, 2015December 5, 2015 Don Charisma

One very wonderful thing about Thailand …

Is that you don’t have to look far to find beauty. Continue reading Transpicuous Balcony Sunset #0010

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Breathtaking Sailboat Ocean Sunset #0182

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 Don Charisma

It’s lovely when you spot something new … this sailboat is a new addition to the beach sunset near where I stay, happy days ! Continue reading Breathtaking Sailboat Ocean Sunset #0182

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Paradise Lensflare Beach Sunset #9412

November 3, 2015 Don Charisma

The shot says it all … a privilege to witness and capture, the overhanging tree frames it all off nicely … Enjoy 🙂 Don Charisma is … Continue reading Paradise Lensflare Beach Sunset #9412

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Splendiferous Beach Sunset #9733

November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 Don Charisma

Occasionally I’m party to majestic paintings on god’s canvass … August sunsets in Thailand are Splendiferous! Continue reading Splendiferous Beach Sunset #9733

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Bounteous Palm Greenery #9955

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 Don Charisma

Tropical greenery on a lovely sunny day at the floating market … a fairly typical Asian scene in some parts ! Continue reading Bounteous Palm Greenery #9955

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Hanging Orchid Vista #0310

October 31, 2015October 31, 2015 Don Charisma

On a trip to the floating market … beautiful hanging plants with a backdrop of the floating market ambiance. Enjoy 🙂 Don Charisma is on FineArtAmerica, … Continue reading Hanging Orchid Vista #0310

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Underbelly Of Heron Quays Station #0812

October 24, 2015October 31, 2015 Don Charisma

One of the stations at London’s docklands, Heron Quays … looks like the underbelly of some kind of futuristic dragon ! Continue reading Underbelly Of Heron Quays Station #0812

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Mallard Ducks On The Canal #1107

October 22, 2015 Don Charisma

I’m not sure what’s most pretty … the ducks or the reflections on the canal water. Continue reading Mallard Ducks On The Canal #1107

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Wide Ocean Sunset #4707

October 18, 2015 Don Charisma

A wider than average on camera panorama of … a stunning Thai sunset. Continue reading Wide Ocean Sunset #4707

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Canal Boat Mooring #1226

October 15, 2015 Don Charisma

One wintry day I was walking along the canal … this mooring for a canal house boat caught my eye. Continue reading Canal Boat Mooring #1226

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Selling Fuel On The Roadside #4148

October 12, 2015 Don Charisma

For me this really captured the spirit of the moment … and local customs/ways of doing things in Thailand – fuel being sold for mopeds in used whiskey bottles ! Continue reading Selling Fuel On The Roadside #4148

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Big Sky Beach Sunset #9493

October 8, 2015 Don Charisma

Sunsets are usually taken in landscape format … rule breaker that I am, sometimes I like to capture in portrait instead. Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset #9493

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Beautiful Ocean Sunset #9545

October 7, 2015October 7, 2015 Don Charisma

All of the stars lined up for this sunset on the beach … probably one of my most favourite sunset photos, so far ! Continue reading Beautiful Ocean Sunset #9545

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