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Play, Travel18 Comments

Repost – Diving Faces Hopscotch

January 27, 2020January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

(Reuploading my old videos to YouTube) Not going to say any more than that about the video … Taken on my iPhone 4S today. Music added and video flipped horizontally with Avidemux … Music fits nicely with the video, it … Continue reading Repost – Diving Faces Hopscotch

Play, Travel, Video30 Comments

Kite Surfing VS Bill Withers

January 24, 2020January 20, 2020 Don Charisma

It’s Kite Surfing at sunset this time, with Bill Withers 🙂 Certainly a lot of fun playing with video editing in Photoshop. Slowly getting my head around all of the possibilities, which are endless … (Re-Uploading my old videos on … Continue reading Kite Surfing VS Bill Withers

PhotographyLeave a comment

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)

Charisma-30-Minute-Blog, Writing8 Comments

30 Minutes To Blog

October 16, 2015 Don Charisma

Are we every actually just writing for ourselves, and if so why bother sharing it ? Why not just keep those words, concepts, thoughts, dreams and imaginations in our own mind and body ? Continue reading 30 Minutes To Blog

DC2, Photography, Play, TravelLeave a comment

Beach Sunset Panorama Blues And Yellows

July 15, 2015July 6, 2014 Don Charisma

Four portrait photos masterfully merged into one very beautiful sunset indeed Â… Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama Blues And Yellows

DC2, Photography, Play, Travel1 Comment

Speedboat And Barrel – Toscana Italian Restaurant

April 14, 2015July 6, 2014 Don Charisma

A model speedboat atop a barrel. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently offering a 15% … Continue reading Speedboat And Barrel – Toscana Italian Restaurant

Play, Teach, Writing25 Comments

STOP – Taking Things So Personally

April 6, 2015April 13, 2015 Don Charisma

I’m sure 99% of people do it to some extent or another, it’s in our natures to do it, no big deal that’s life ! BUT, is there another way ? Are there healthier ways to deal with things, circumstances … Continue reading STOP – Taking Things So Personally

DC2, Photography, Play, Travel11 Comments

Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama

March 23, 2015July 6, 2014 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

DC2, Photography, Play, Travel18 Comments

Pretty Flowers – Hibiscus

October 27, 2014July 6, 2014 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

Photography, Play, Travel20 Comments
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Broken Light Bulb

June 18, 2014June 18, 2014 Don Charisma

The last of my random stuff series today … I double took when I was walking past this, it’s a light fitting which is, well, broken … kind … Continue reading Broken Light Bulb

Design, Photography, Travel34 Comments

Beach Pam Silhouette Sunset

June 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Hectic days for me at the moment … finally managed to free a little time to post this … Enjoy 😀 Photos taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma … Continue reading Beach Pam Silhouette Sunset

Photography, Play, Travel31 Comments

Night Tree

June 4, 2014 Don Charisma

Shot this one near the beach … pretty white flowers. Photos taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma 2013 Continue reading Night Tree

Photography, Play, Travel60 Comments

Bird Footprints In The Evening Sand

May 22, 2014 Don Charisma

I’d like to publish more of these pattern type photos I’ve been taking. This one is of some bird footprints in the sand, taken whilst I’m … Continue reading Bird Footprints In The Evening Sand

Photography, Play, Travel44 Comments

Frayed Nylon Drift Rope Close-up

May 20, 2014 Don Charisma

I came across a piece of what I’m calling drift-rope. I thought it might make a nice pattern at least for a background, and actually it’s … Continue reading Frayed Nylon Drift Rope Close-up

Blogging, Internet, Opinion, Play, SEO, Teach62 Comments

Spam Or Not Spam ?

April 14, 2014April 15, 2014 Don Charisma

Ok, so the jury is out on this one – that’s you guys … Just received this email from perhaps a genuine questioner, or could be a spammer … I’m erring to spammer at the moment … I’ve partially reddacted … Continue reading Spam Or Not Spam ?

Blogging, Design, Play66 Comments
Don Charisma Inner Peace Award

The Inner Peace Award

April 11, 2014May 2, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Maryam Jamil, from entertainmentstarters … and Foxy-O from foxyolive for this award. There’s a new Don Charisma badge for the award or you can choose the existing dove badge … I think of Yoda when I think inner peace, so he’s featured … Continue reading The Inner Peace Award

Blogging, Play120 Comments

The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award :)

April 10, 2014April 30, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Belinda from idiotwriting blog for my lovely “Butterfly Light Award”. I would like to say (again) publicly you are one of my favourite bloggers and people on WordPress. Belinda has asked me to release the award into general … Continue reading The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award 🙂

Photography, Play, Travel20 Comments

Palms And Towers – Landscape

March 28, 2014March 22, 2014 Don Charisma

I posted the panorama/towerama version of this one already … Quite a sexy photo if you’re into phallic things ! Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Palms And Towers – Landscape

Blogging, Play51 Comments

Disco Flutterby Award – Butterfly Light Award

March 16, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Belinda from idiotwriting blog for my lovely new badge. It’s a little belated, sorry about that, you know how it is, busy busy. I … Continue reading Disco Flutterby Award – Butterfly Light Award

Photography, Play, Travel32 Comments

Meat Slicer

March 14, 2014 Don Charisma

It’s I’m guessing a repro vintage meat slicer, that’s part of the ornaments at the Toscana Italian restaurant that I visited recently. However I’m no meat … Continue reading Meat Slicer

Design, SEO, Work60 Comments

Logo Preview – DonCharisma.com

March 14, 2014 Don Charisma

I’ve just finished my first proof for my logo. Not sure if this will be the final exact logo – changes may happen 🙂 (c) Don … Continue reading Logo Preview – DonCharisma.com

Design, Photography, Travel18 Comments

Beach Silhouette Sunset Tomerama

March 8, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Time for zeds, good night Audrey 🙂 … I’ll leave you with this rather nice sunset … It’s 2 photos merged with Photoshop. Taken on my … Continue reading Beach Silhouette Sunset Tomerama

Opinion61 Comments

Why Is It Never Big Enough ?

March 7, 2014March 7, 2014 Don Charisma

When I was in University I had a friend Jim. Jim was a mature student in his 40s with a brain tumour. Well at least that’s what he told me, not sure if it was just an excuse to explain … Continue reading Why Is It Never Big Enough ?

Photography, Travel23 Comments

Fat Tony’s – Fish And Chips – Madrid

February 19, 2014February 19, 2014 Don Charisma

Stumbled across this little piece of England in Madrid, Spain … Tony does fish and chips, burgers and hotdogs, pies and pasties AND beer and coffees … Continue reading Fat Tony’s – Fish And Chips – Madrid

Opinion70 Comments

Why Does My Husband Look At Women On The Internet ?

February 16, 2014 Don Charisma

I’m gonna take a wild stab in the dark here. It’s a real toughy, but I reckon it’s most probably because he enjoys it. Call me old fashioned or traditional, but men have been attracted to women since the dawn … Continue reading Why Does My Husband Look At Women On The Internet ?

Opinion, Spiritual49 Comments
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Finding Mrs Right (or Mr Right) – Valentine’s Day Epilogue

February 15, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

I’ve had a flu the past few days. I’ve been feeling rotten and just getting on with stuff as best I can. It’s not ideal, but that’s life and what analgesics are for. Frogs And Princesses So what about someone … Continue reading Finding Mrs Right (or Mr Right) – Valentine’s Day Epilogue

Spiritual, Travel89 Comments

My Valentine – For She, My Girlfriend

February 13, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

My girlfriend doesn’t read my blog, so I could write whatever I wanted and she’d probably never see it. However I don’t have much bad to say about her – she’s a good hearted spirit and is a positive influence … Continue reading My Valentine – For She, My Girlfriend

Travel25 Comments

A Diver’s Dream – Thailand

February 11, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Gosh, I miss Thailand… I’d jump of joy for an opportunity to drag air tanks in and out of longtails and wash dirty (I don’t even want to think about what kind of…er…dirt, actually) wetsuits for a sunset on the … Continue reading A Diver’s Dream – Thailand

Photography, Travel21 Comments
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Streetscape Towerama, Palms And Towers

February 10, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Difficult to get everything in from where my shooting position when I’m taking a photo? … No problem … I’ve actually merged six portrait photos PTGui … Continue reading Streetscape Towerama, Palms And Towers

Opinion104 Comments

Do Journalists Tell The Truth?

February 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Bit of a rhetorical question really, as I have already formed my own opinions. A copy of a British newspaper handed out on Etihad airways, “The Daily Mail”, was enough to remind me that it’s nothing to do with reporting … Continue reading Do Journalists Tell The Truth?

Photography, Travel30 Comments
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Beachlights And Sunset Panorama

February 8, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

This one was taken last year, and has the beach lights and trees in shot. It’s merged 4 photos with PTGui Pro Photos taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Beachlights And Sunset Panorama

Photography, Travel28 Comments
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You’ll Never Walk Alone

February 8, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

How the hell do you caption that ? A bumper-less car with a plastic figure hanging off of the tow ring … Oh, and complete with … Continue reading You’ll Never Walk Alone

Design, Photography, Travel62 Comments
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White Evening Flowers

February 7, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Some white flowers that “live” just near the entrance to my apartment complex. The photo was taken early evening on my way out to shoot sunsets … Continue reading White Evening Flowers

Design, Photography, Travel38 Comments
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Today’s Beach Sunset Panorama

February 7, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

The last sunset I posted I had a comment relating to my use of Photoshop. I pay attention to what people are saying, and sometimes it’s … Continue reading Today’s Beach Sunset Panorama

Opinion, Spiritual75 Comments

Charisma, Are You Born With It Or Can It Be Learned?

February 7, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

It’s an interesting topic, that’s enlightening to hear and know other people’s opinions on, the wider reaching scope of which is – are humans capable of change, under their own steam ? Take Joe. Joe’s not very charismatic, in fact … Continue reading Charisma, Are You Born With It Or Can It Be Learned?

Photography, Travel16 Comments
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Streetscape Towerama, Power Cables And Tower-Blocks

February 7, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Thai’s do love to put their power cables overhead, much to the disappointment of those who like those unblemished urban views. Personally I reckon they are … Continue reading Streetscape Towerama, Power Cables And Tower-Blocks

Design, Photography, Travel78 Comments
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Beach Sunset Panorama

February 5, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

Enjoy this beach sunset panorama. It’s an iPhone panorama done on the phone with Apple’s built in pano feature … plus a little extra joy added … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama

Spiritual48 Comments
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Life Is A Mystery – By Fujiko Suda

February 5, 2014March 9, 2014 Don Charisma

I’ve been really busy the last couple of weeks, so haven’t had a chance to reblog this. Well actually I can’t see how to reblog from http://fujikosuda.com/ so I’ve quoted verbatim and linked back, I hope this is OK for her. … Continue reading Life Is A Mystery – By Fujiko Suda

Opinion140 Comments

Do Women Like Charisma?

February 4, 2014 Don Charisma

Do Women Like Charisma ? … Ah, that age old chestnut, the days/weeks/months/years I’ve spent pondering it … My granny was/is certainly taken by Sean Connery aka James Bond, and rather offended by Roger Moore’s ‘pathetic’ attempt … Is Sean … Continue reading Do Women Like Charisma?

Uncategorized64 Comments
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Don Charisma’s Week Off

February 3, 2014 Don Charisma

I’ve been back to the homeland, UK, London. It’s cold, damp and grey, but I did manage to find a little sunshine along the way. I’ve travelled more than 12000 miles in a week, Thailand to UK and back again. … Continue reading Don Charisma’s Week Off

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