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Chinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. From a different angle:) DonCharisma.org Chinese 3d Mural And Peacocks – Big Buddha Hill (c) Don Charisma, Taken at Lower Big Buddha...
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Chinese Warrior Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. It looks like some warriors guarding a sleeping emperor. But again shoot me if I’m wrong. DonCharisma.org Chinese Scene – Big Buddha Hill...
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Chinese Shrine
In the lower Big Buddha hill area I snapped this Chinese shrine. Donations are gratefully received :) DonCharisma.org Chinese Shrine Donation – Big Buddha Hill (c) Don Charisma, Taken Upper Big Buddha...
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Pond and “Lady of the Lake”
Lower Big Buddha hill has two ponds this is the first one. It’s a single shot from iPhone 4s, I already posted the panorama. DonCharisma.org Pond And Lady Of The Lake – Big Buddha Hill (c) Don...
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Chinese Pagoda & Animals 2, 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 – As promised earlier, here’s they are, again, yay ! DonCharisma.org Chinese pagoda And...
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Unseen Big Buddha 4 – The Last One
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on the top table, upper Big Buddha hill. Sneakily I think I may have already...
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Big Buddha Hill – The Final Gallery
It was a fun project, I think around 180 photos taken, some of which made up panoramas. 103 photos were published, 95 in this gallery. The Big Buddha Hill is a very colourful place, with many delights...
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2013 Epilogue And Pressly Freshed
2013’s gone, we’ll never see her again, she was a great ship to sail in and now we must say goodbye (Apollo 13 springs to mind). And welcome 2014. DonCharisma.org Beach Panorama Sunset Double iPhone PS...
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Thai Temple Panoramas
Ok so I grabbed some photos of a couple of cocks at the Thai temple grounds, a bit of a sideshow really. The main event is this, a beautiful Thai temple. It was evening when I visited and it was locked...
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“Me Time”– Don Charisma’s Opinion
May is birthday month for me. Today, I’m chillaxing … tomorrow more of the same hopefully :) I will approve comments as and when I get a chance … you’ve already heard my thoughts on impatient people …...
View ArticleBig Crane Bird
It’s a big crane bird ! Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
View ArticleA 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 …
View ArticleCool 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” …
View ArticleChinese 3D Mural
A very colourful Chinese 3D mural, with a couple of peacock guards. Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
View ArticleTiger – 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
View ArticleRoad 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
View ArticleEight 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 …
View ArticleChinese “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 …
View ArticleTree 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 …
View ArticleToday’s little cat
Here’s another one that didn’t run away … Taken at Lower Big Buddha Hill, Thailand Nov-2013
View ArticleChinese 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 …
View ArticleLowly 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 …
View ArticleChinese 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 …
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleIs 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 …
View ArticleWe 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 …
View ArticleDragon 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” … …
View ArticleChinese 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) …
View ArticleChinese 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...
View ArticleChinese Battle Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. Not sure exactly what’s going on, presumably these dudes want to storm the castle …
View ArticleIt’s a Horse, of Course
It’s a horse (Chinese), with the Chinese mural I already posted in the background. (c) Don Charisma, photos taken in Thailand Nov-2013
View ArticleChinese Bat-Man and his Deer
It’s crazy when I look at these photos in more detail. This guy has a bat on the top of his cane. He lives close by …
View ArticleChinese Pagoda Rest Area, Lower Big Buddha Hill
This Chinese Pagoda is located on lower Big Buddha Hill. It’s guarded by a family of dogs (or maybe dragons), a more realistic red dragon and …
View ArticlePond Panorama, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. Taken on iPhone 4s, 9w x 1h portrait, stitched with …
View ArticleMonkey, Pigsy, Sandy, Tripitaka and Horse
At least that’s who I’m guessing they are from having watched Monkey the TV Series – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_(TV_series) and it seems there is a whole Chinese story behind them. …
View ArticleBig Bell II
I already posted a photo of this bell, but for those who missed it :- It’s a big red bell, must be 8ft high and the …
View ArticleBuddhist Shrine (Nepalese ?)
On my big Buddha hill trip I took a photo of this shrine around the back. I think it’s a Nepalese shrine, but please do correct …
View ArticleAnother Satisfied Reader, Not
Once a month or so I review the blogs that I’m following and have a clear out. I like the reciprocal follows, and I made an unsaid commitment a long time ago to follow back any blogs that follow me. …
View ArticleUnseen Big Buddha 1
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on …
View ArticleYin Yang Deity in Dragon Pagoda Shrine
The deity is the centre-piece sits on a yin-yang “throne” … Very ornate indeed … The pagoda shrine (posted already) is supported by four columns adorned with …
View Article“Original” Tree of Awesomeness (wider angle)
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? This is the other photo I …
View ArticleUnseen Big Buddha 2
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on …
View ArticlePond Panorama 2, Lower Big Buddha Hill
The second pond at lower big Buddha hill. Worth a click on photo for higher resolution. There is a mistake in the photo that Suz pointed …
View ArticleChinese Pagoda & Animals, 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 – As promised earlier, here’s …
View ArticleHorses for Courses
They are horses, Chinese horses, one is grazing … with saddles, harnesses and garlands of course, what self-respecting horse doesn’t leave home without them ? (c) …
View ArticleThe Buddha Round The Back 2
Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a “mezzanine” area, which most people don’t even have a look at … Well …
View ArticlePalm Trees with Sweaty Jogger Girl
On my way back from the Big Buddha hill, I liked the look of these palm trees. They don’t have palm trees where I come from …
View ArticleThai Wall Shrine
Most tourists wouldn’t bother looking here, so this is something special. Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a “mezzanine” area. …
View ArticleChinese Scene, Lower Big Buddha Hill
Snapped this in the Chinese area, I call lower Big Buddha Hill. I have no clue what is going on here, looks like an emperor being …
View ArticleUnseen Big Buddha 3
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on …
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