Darren Stones

Darren Stones

Darren Stones

A photograph of yours truly holding the bronze statuette award for winning the 2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Best Photograph of the Exhibition.

This photograph was taken by my father Gordon Stones at the Henry Lawson Obelisk at Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia during the 2008 festival, which was held during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. The obelisk marks the birthplace of famous Australian poet Henry Lawson.

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  • julie anne grattan

    julie anne gr...

    great photo to remember grenfell by
    was a pleasure to meet you and your dad and hope you enjoyed being here
    if you ever come thru in the future dont forget to get in touch
    ive been ytrying to do a few hdrs but they dont look as good as noelenes
    julie

  • Sarah Moore

    Sarah Moore

    I’m doing a little celebratory dance for you right now! Congrats.

  • Beth Wilson

    Beth Wilson

    Congrats Darren – that’s excellent!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Huge Congratulations Darren!!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Hey thats great smile stuff.. Way to go..

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Wow, congratulations, well done :)

  • Christine Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    well deserved Darren congrats

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    So that’s what it looks like Darren, never got to see it in person. You certainly do look a handsome man in that photo and a big congratulations on your wonderful win. I do hope you can come back again soon. xxxooo Noelene There for the ones you missed out on.lol

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    That little statuette is going to look great on your mantlepiece Dazza!!! Great shot to memorialise the occasion. Congrats again!

  • Darren Stones

    Darren Stones

    Thanks for your kind comments everyone.

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    congratulation Darren and well deserved,its a beautiful looking trophy,is this an annual event ??

  • Darren Stones replied

    Hi Hans. Thank you very much.

    Yes, the festival is an annual event in Grenfell NSW, and people come from various parts of Australia to attend. I was impressed by the festival’s many activities and it was an excellent opportunity to make new friends.

    Cheers.

  • Cathryn Swanson

    Cathryn Swanson

    Congratulations Darren, well done.

  • Danny

    Danny

    Good on you
    I hope it brings wealth and riches, :)
    Congratulations Darren

  • jodenecarlyle

    jodenecarlyle

    Congratulations on being awarded the bronze statuette Darren.
    Dog Rocks was always bound for glory.
    “Simplicity, With No Ornamentation”
    love it.

  • EmilyWinter

    EmilyWinter

    Hi Darren.
    Great Work. Looking good.Emily Winter.

  • Mark Ingram

    Mark Ingram

    Good on ya Darren, I would be very proud to.
    Well done.
    Tell your dad he’s a good photographer, must be in the family gene’s

  • Darren Stones

    Darren Stones

    Thanks again guys and gals. Your encouragement and support is most appreciated.

  • julie anne grattan

    julie anne gr...

    hi darren
    i was wondering where you got your photos matted so nicely
    now i know
    red bubble does a great job so i wont hesitate buying from them in the future
    noelene has me doing hdr now its fun but i m still havent got a clue really
    geoff really likes it so i will buy the programme for him
    ive found 2 so far so im not sure which to get
    noelene likes photomatrix but dynamic-photo seems easier to use
    what would you reccomend
    thanku for putting me on your watchlist
    julie

  • Darren Stones replied

    Hi Julie.

    RB do a good job of the matted prints and they are reasonably priced.

    I can’t recommend a HDR program as I don’t use one, however it seems Photomatix is very popular amongst many photographers.

    Thanks for making Gordon and I feel welcome during the festival. We had a ball. :)

    Cheers.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Gratz Darren.

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Great work Darren.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Wow quite a story! Nice image and congrats on that award!!!

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Congrats Darren, well done.

  • Ginger Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Darren! Really great news! Congratulations!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Congrats Darren! (I know it’s a tad late!) Is that houses I see in the background??? My god! Grenfell has changed…that used to be all paddocks!

  • Darren Stones replied

    They sure are houses, Penny. Grenfell has kicked-on since they discovered gold there. :)

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    i know this is 5months late, but wow. congrats on winnig the award, that must have been GREAT!

  • Darren Stones replied

    Thanks, MT. Was a buzz at the time, and to be frank it still is a buzz having won it.

    The trophy is sitting on my office desk, and this photograph has been ordered as a mounted print from RedBubble. Interestingly, I found out about the competition via Hop Dac who posted a forum thread.

    Thanks for dropping by. Keep up your fine efforts.

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    well
    a) congrats on winning the award
    b) congrats on getting a mounted print sale. niiiice. never sold anything big like that. only cards and t’s. one day… (dreams).
    :)
    has this lead to more competition entries by you? you should enter more, you have great assie landscape art.

  • Darren Stones replied

    thanks MT.

    Must clarify that I purchased the mounted print of myself for myself. It’s a Christmas present to myself. :)

    I’ve sold a mixture of items here at the bubble, but nothing which will lead me to a huge superannuation package – or even a little one for that matter. lol.

    I’m not a regular competition entrant because I have to be careful with my pennies, so I tend to target comps where I believe I have a reasonable chance. Competitions aren’t really an objective of mine, but when recognition comes my way it’s nice.

    Getting published regularly with words and photographs packages, and selling photographs is what my main objectives are. Have to be patient – there’s no such thing as an overnight success in this caper. Beleive me, I’m still learning what this is about. :)

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    well your doing well my friend and i certainly hope you succeeed.

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    congrats my friend, i have entered my first comp so wish me luck…:)) k

  • Darren Stones replied

    Thanks. Good luck in the competition, Kristina.

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Darren,

    My heariest congratulations mate!!!!!!!!!!
    Very well done a milestone in your life. Enjoy!

    GB
    Dennis

    PS: Bit if I ever see another photograph of Dog Rocks…....... 8-)

  • Darren Stones replied

    My best photographic achievement to date, Dennis. It’s not my favourite pic, but hey, it means a lot nonetheless.

    Hahaha…Dog Rocks is popular – that’s for sure. Methinks I was in the right time at the right place. Must have held my mouth right when I hit the button. ;)

    Cheers.

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day again Darren,

    The problem with Dog Rocks is that you let so many people know about it, here and in other sites. I get the feeling now that every photographer in Victoria has been there and out-of-staters are lining up to get a shot! 8-)

    You have a great series of that site by the way.

    GB
    D!

  • Darren Stones replied

    I tried my best to keep it a secret, Dennis, but 1344 views, put paid to that. :)

    Capturing the bark at Dog Rocks

    Daz.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    wonderful

  • vitbich

    vitbich

    Congratulations Darren! Well done.

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Heyyy congrats to you Darren!!!

  • Gregoryno6

    Gregoryno6

    Congratulations, Mr S.

  • Darren Stones replied

    Thank you Gno.6. Sometimes things happen in our life that give us a boost. This was a great experience, and I urge others to pursue it.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    WOW! Congratulations mate, that’s such a special achievement and I’m really happy for you. Regards, Don.

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