Wednesday 29 March 2023
My New Hobby ...
My hobby which I have now been doing for several years is astrophotography.
Click to see some of my best images here.
To the left, you can see the Carina nebula taken while I was out in Bali last year. It was taken without any tracking using a canon 600D modified camera and tripod.
I took more than 400 photos each of 5 seconds then stacked them and processed the final image in Photoshop.
Stunning, isn't it?
If you are interested in astrophotography I will post much more here in the common months or you can visit my website Astro Imagery Astrophotography
I think astrophotgraphy is so inspiring and amazing! Love to know what you think in the comments below.
Friday 27 June 2014
This is for you if you'd like more confidence and happiness in your life and let's face it, who doesn't need that? This is an easy-to-read practical guide to boosting your self esteem and also a best-selling book now published by Motivational Press.
I would really appreciate a review on Amazon after you read the book!!!!
Get your FREE copy here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JY2F47O/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JY2F47O/
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JY2F47O/
Wednesday 25 June 2014
Quotes from me about Self esteem
I'd like to offer you a some of my most helpful quotes about one topic I've been writing about for years... these quotes are all by me, Karl Perera
The topic is Self Esteem.
We all know how important your self esteem is don't we?
If not then perhaps you should read this page and learn more about how important it is to have a healthy level of self esteem.
Quotes by Karl Perera (taken from my book "Self esteem Secrets"):
"Without self-belief you'll be defeated before you even get started."
"As a parent, your well-being is important to your family"
"The whole point of self-improvement is to become a better person. It is not selfish to want to improve yourself and be happy. It is only selfish if you obsess about it and ignore others wishes."
This is just a quick selection of a few points in my book Self esteem Secrets, newly published by Motivational Press.
If you would like to read my book and learn how to build your self esteem daily then you can get a copy from many bookstores online and offline in many countries.
Get the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1628650532/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1628650532/
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/1628650532/
The topic is Self Esteem.
We all know how important your self esteem is don't we?
If not then perhaps you should read this page and learn more about how important it is to have a healthy level of self esteem.
Quotes by Karl Perera (taken from my book "Self esteem Secrets"):
"Without self-belief you'll be defeated before you even get started."
"As a parent, your well-being is important to your family"
"The whole point of self-improvement is to become a better person. It is not selfish to want to improve yourself and be happy. It is only selfish if you obsess about it and ignore others wishes."
This is just a quick selection of a few points in my book Self esteem Secrets, newly published by Motivational Press.
If you would like to read my book and learn how to build your self esteem daily then you can get a copy from many bookstores online and offline in many countries.
Get the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1628650532/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1628650532/
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/1628650532/
Monday 16 June 2014
My New Book "Self esteem Secrets"
I'm am so excited to announce the new release of my book "Self Esteem Secrets" published by Motivational Press.
Three years ago I wrote this book and released it as a self published book, since then it has become a best-seller worldwide.
I have overcome low self esteem and severe depression and what I learned in going through this is contained in this easy to read book. Want to know the story behind the book and why I wrote it?
The full story behind the book
In the next few days I will blog some quotes from the book and if you do have any comments/ questions I'd love to answer them.
Until then - have the courage to love who you are!
Three years ago I wrote this book and released it as a self published book, since then it has become a best-seller worldwide.
I have overcome low self esteem and severe depression and what I learned in going through this is contained in this easy to read book. Want to know the story behind the book and why I wrote it?
The full story behind the book
In the next few days I will blog some quotes from the book and if you do have any comments/ questions I'd love to answer them.
Until then - have the courage to love who you are!
Thursday 1 May 2014
An Important Lesson in Self esteem
“The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.”
― Ayn Rand
Do you value yourself? Can I ask you to think for a moment - what is your attitude to yourself? Many people make a big mistake and think that by being humble they are being good. Humble means not talking about yourself or taking credit for what you do. Now the problem with this is that if you do not build yourself up by reflecting on what you have done well then you can easily forget what you have achieved to get to where you are.
This important lesson in improving your self esteem is often forgotten:
Rather than focusing on where you are going and always stressing about the journey ahead, try focusing on how you have got to where you are now and what you have achieved on the way.
The journey to where you are has not been easy has it? You have managed to get here haven't you? There is a positive there if you want to look for it. Concentrate on what is still left to do and all the possible problems ahead and you will lose yourself in fear and doubt. That is a very negative and unhappy way to live because the future is never clear and it always looks difficult and problematic.
If you'd like to boost your self esteem now then sign up to my newsletter here:
http://www.more-selfesteem.com/signuppage.htm
― Ayn Rand
Do you value yourself? Can I ask you to think for a moment - what is your attitude to yourself? Many people make a big mistake and think that by being humble they are being good. Humble means not talking about yourself or taking credit for what you do. Now the problem with this is that if you do not build yourself up by reflecting on what you have done well then you can easily forget what you have achieved to get to where you are.
This important lesson in improving your self esteem is often forgotten:
Rather than focusing on where you are going and always stressing about the journey ahead, try focusing on how you have got to where you are now and what you have achieved on the way.
The journey to where you are has not been easy has it? You have managed to get here haven't you? There is a positive there if you want to look for it. Concentrate on what is still left to do and all the possible problems ahead and you will lose yourself in fear and doubt. That is a very negative and unhappy way to live because the future is never clear and it always looks difficult and problematic.
If you'd like to boost your self esteem now then sign up to my newsletter here:
http://www.more-selfesteem.com/signuppage.htm
Friday 18 October 2013
Amsterdam - the fun and a sad story
Two weeks ago while in Amsterdam for a few days I had a really interesting time. I am an avid sightseer so I proceeded to plan a few museum trips. I had visited Amsterdam 22 years ago but I went to see the Van Gogh Museum again as I am a huge fan.
I had a fun time in that city and we stayed out late but there was one place I visited that really struck me.
I went to the Anne Frank House Museum. What a sad story! For years I have not thought about the Holocaust but once again it was there in front of me. I was always interested and shocked in the subject even as a kid. This museum is amazing. The story of Anne Frank and her family who went into hiding for two years to escape the Nazi's. The museum told Anne's story and reminded me of how I had studied this at school. Her simple testimony makes it real for the visitor despite the many years that have past.
Well, two weeks later and I have read her diary and learnt more then everytime I open the television tere seems to be a documentary or film covering the subject. What interests me most are the feelings and thoughts of those involved. I am still trying to fully understand how so many normal people became sadistic and evil players in that history. Even worse, how many of the high ranking officials do not feel guity, only "sorry" and maintain the usual phrase "I was not responsible, I was just doing my job!"
We all need to take responsibility for the result of our actions and as I witnessed in a film I saw last night we can always do something to help. Those who helped Anne's family put themselves at huge risk and last night I watched a film about another hero of that time. Irena Sendler, a social worker who went into the Ghetto in Warsaw to save children and smuggle them out placing them in loving Polish families who looked after the and protected them.
Now I want to say something. I keep seeing comments like "we need to remember what happened during the Holocaust so it doesn't happen again. Well, guess what? It has happened again and again. Cambodia, Rwanda, World Wars and who knows what. It happens every day whenever one person is victimized for his race or beliefs. The Jews story is particularly sad and shocking but it is unfortunately one example among many of the cruelty of man.
Take a look at this website about what happened to Anne Frank and her family in the secret annex.
Let's not remember how fortunate we are to live now and not to have to face those times.
I had a fun time in that city and we stayed out late but there was one place I visited that really struck me.
I went to the Anne Frank House Museum. What a sad story! For years I have not thought about the Holocaust but once again it was there in front of me. I was always interested and shocked in the subject even as a kid. This museum is amazing. The story of Anne Frank and her family who went into hiding for two years to escape the Nazi's. The museum told Anne's story and reminded me of how I had studied this at school. Her simple testimony makes it real for the visitor despite the many years that have past.
Well, two weeks later and I have read her diary and learnt more then everytime I open the television tere seems to be a documentary or film covering the subject. What interests me most are the feelings and thoughts of those involved. I am still trying to fully understand how so many normal people became sadistic and evil players in that history. Even worse, how many of the high ranking officials do not feel guity, only "sorry" and maintain the usual phrase "I was not responsible, I was just doing my job!"
We all need to take responsibility for the result of our actions and as I witnessed in a film I saw last night we can always do something to help. Those who helped Anne's family put themselves at huge risk and last night I watched a film about another hero of that time. Irena Sendler, a social worker who went into the Ghetto in Warsaw to save children and smuggle them out placing them in loving Polish families who looked after the and protected them.
Now I want to say something. I keep seeing comments like "we need to remember what happened during the Holocaust so it doesn't happen again. Well, guess what? It has happened again and again. Cambodia, Rwanda, World Wars and who knows what. It happens every day whenever one person is victimized for his race or beliefs. The Jews story is particularly sad and shocking but it is unfortunately one example among many of the cruelty of man.
Take a look at this website about what happened to Anne Frank and her family in the secret annex.
Let's not remember how fortunate we are to live now and not to have to face those times.
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