Once Upon A Time In Youghal
60 years ago, a film crew, host of A-list hollywood stars such as Gregory Peck, descended on a sleepy Irish town called Youghal. The reason was … Continue reading Once Upon A Time In Youghal
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Graveyard For Trees
Everything dies eventually, and here’s where they put the dead trees. A few stumps are all that’s left of these magnificent specimens. Perhaps these are meant … Continue reading Graveyard For Trees
Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Angelina Jolie-Orama”
This is one of last year late in the evening sunsets, I really lovely yellows and blues and the dark tones … the light on the … Continue reading Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Angelina Jolie-Orama”
Thai Beach Boy Sunset – “Alicia Keys-Orama”
This little Thai boy was determined to get in my photos, so he’s now also a famous Thai boy … When I’m shooting sunsets I the … Continue reading Thai Beach Boy Sunset – “Alicia Keys-Orama”
Boats On Calm Water
Ocean water doesn’t get much stiller than this. Hardly a ripple to be seen – just what you’d expect from a sleepy seaside town in Ireland. … Continue reading Boats On Calm Water
May Day Beach Sunset – “Brian May-Orama”
Taken today as part of Danny’s sunset challenge, one of 451 photos taken this evening. As per Danny’s instructions, no Photoshop apart from minor contrast/brightness adjustment. … Continue reading May Day Beach Sunset – “Brian May-Orama”
Another Storm Is Coming
Actually this was taken on the same day as A Storm Is Coming, but with a slightly different exposure to brighten up the sky. I prefer … Continue reading Another Storm Is Coming
A Storm Is Coming
Stormy looking clouds on the horizon giving another spectacular sunset. Given in regular and panoramic style. The panoramic is 3 times wider than the regular photo, … Continue reading A Storm Is Coming
Al Fresco Buffet With Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Rihanna-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. Al fresco buffet with lovely coloured lanterns 🙂 “Rihanna-orama” because – tenuous connections welcomed ! … … Continue reading Al Fresco Buffet With Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Rihanna-orama”
Beach Slipway Boaty Sunset Panorama – “Gwen Stefani-Orama”
This one’s six portrait shots sewn together by the loving hands of Gwen who I’m reliable informed by a site on the internet, that she sews … That’s why I’m calling it a “Gwen Stefani-Orama” … if you look closely you can see … Continue reading Beach Slipway Boaty Sunset Panorama – “Gwen Stefani-Orama”
Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge
Sunset’s are one of mine and Don’s favourite photos to take. They provide endless opportunities to take beautiful photos. To give you an idea how popular … Continue reading Bank Holiday Weekend Sunset Challenge
Why Is Megan Fox In My Garden?
Ok, sorry to disappoint those looking for Megan Fox in my garden, this one is just a regular old fox. I have invited her in the … Continue reading Why Is Megan Fox In My Garden?
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Gordon Ramsay-Orama”
This one’s six portrait shots riveted together by a special process invented in Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen … That’s why I’m calling it a “Gordon Ramsay-Orama” … if you look … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Gordon Ramsay-Orama”
The Gourd Shop – Silverlake Vineyard
It’s a shop that sells handmade Gourds – taken at the Silverlake vineyard … My understanding is a gourd is a vegetable like a cucumber/courgette/pumpkin that has a … Continue reading The Gourd Shop – Silverlake Vineyard
Thai Boy Hay Cart – Silverlake Vineyard
This Thai boy was posing for his mum in a photo and I wanted to photograph at the same time … taken at the Silverlake vineyard … … Continue reading Thai Boy Hay Cart – Silverlake Vineyard
Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. This one’s four portrait photos sellotaped with PTGui Pro. “Kim Kardashian-orama” –Â tenuous connections invited, but … Continue reading Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
One Horse Or Two Horses – Which Do You Prefer?
I know some of you have seen the pictures of the Ferrari’s I have photographed, and you are probably getting a little bored of seeing the … Continue reading One Horse Or Two Horses – Which Do You Prefer?
Subtle Rocky Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”
This one’s eighteen landscape shots glued together in MS ICE … Today’s celeb name is “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”, because he’s Rocky ! Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Subtle Rocky Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Sylvester Stallone-Orama”
Field Of Flowers – Silverlake Vineyard
This is a field of flowers at the Silverlake vineyard … I like to take a closeup of the flower beds stretching out into the distance … Continue reading Field Of Flowers – Silverlake Vineyard
Fingers Of God And Nuclear Blast Sunset
Here are two sunsets for the price of one. When I go out to take pictures of sunsets, I usually go out about 30 minutes before … Continue reading Fingers Of God And Nuclear Blast Sunset
BMW Headquarters Munich
Following my recent post from the Ferrari dealer, here’s a few photos from the BMW Headquarters based in Munich, Germany. Unfortunately most of my pics had my children in, so have automatically been excluded, so here are the few that … Continue reading BMW Headquarters Munich
Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Kelly LeBrock-Orama”
This one’s five portrait shots seem welded by my expert friend PTGui Pro. Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Kelly LeBrock-Orama”
Lamb
It’s a lamb 🙂 Continue reading Lamb
Boats, Ferraris, Macaroons And Drunks – All In One Day
As it was the end of Easter holidays for the children, I decided to take them on a road trip – to Brighton, UK. It was … Continue reading Boats, Ferraris, Macaroons And Drunks – All In One Day
Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
Here’s the Khao Chee Jan Big Buddha this time a cropped version. It’s been stitched with Photoshop – 6 landscape photos … The lighting conditions were “interesting” … Continue reading Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Daniel Craig-Orama”
Twelve portrait shots bonded together by a special fusion process so secret even the CIA and MI5 haven’t yet realised that they want it … Don Charisma TM … Continue reading Huge Sky Sunset Panorama – “Daniel Craig-Orama”
Daytime Panorama
It’s not just a sunset that makes a fantastic panorama. Here’s a beautiful one taken during the day, with great clouds crossing the sky. Made up … Continue reading Daytime Panorama
Beach Tree Sunset Panorama – “Jack Nicholson-Orama”
Two portrait shots welded together with one of those trees that grows sideways we get in Thailand … It’s even later in the AM here … so … Continue reading Beach Tree Sunset Panorama – “Jack Nicholson-Orama”
Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
These striking lights in the sky greeted me on my balcony. They look like some kind of search lights, very striking indeed ! Dear readers it’s … Continue reading Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
Royal Holloway And Queen Victoria
Thought you guys might like to see the rather splendid grounds the Queen Victoria statue stand in. Taken at Royal Holloway University, UK © dannyboybroderick Continue reading Royal Holloway And Queen Victoria
Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Four portrait photos masterfully merged into one very beautiful sunset indeed … Today’s sunset is a “John Lee Hooker-orama” because of the blues in the sky and … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Gherkin Flat Broke
Here’s some breaking news for you guys – the gherkin, one of the most iconic buildings in London has gone bust. It seems the company that … Continue reading Gherkin Flat Broke
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Nine landscape photos loving merged into one stunner of a sunset … So beautiful I’m calling her a “Megan Fox-orama” … Enjoy them apples Google 🙂 … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. A sky full of sky lanterns 🙂 “Michael Jackson-orama” because he’s now just a bright light drifting in … Continue reading Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
St George’s Day Celebration
We like celebrating the past over here in England, and what better way than dressing up a St George (even if you are a woman), and … Continue reading St George’s Day Celebration
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Nice colours on this I’m calling a Jackie Chan-Orama, because he’s Asian and this was taken in Asia … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
It’s a long time since, bit nostalgic really, 2002. I like these photos as much as when I took them. There’s personal things attached so I … Continue reading Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
Caught this recently off my balcony, the sun breaking through is always pretty exciting … So I’m calling this a “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama” because isn’t he just like … Continue reading Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Originally posted on Laura Macky Photography:
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I wasn’t going to post until after my move but frankly I just couldn’t resist! I know some of my friends here will tease me about it, lol. But hey, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, eh? 🙂 We were coming back from a performance in SF the other night, and we made a pit stop at Treasure Island so I could take a shot of the eastern portion of the Bay Bridge.  In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake damaged a portion of the bridge, and it took a… Continue reading San Francisco Bay Bridge
Great Trees And Great Queens
A beautiful tree sited at the Royal Holloway University, and from the main quad, a statue of Queen Victoria. Quite outstanding show of nature and from … Continue reading Great Trees And Great Queens
Don Charisma 