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By Darren Stones – Freelance Photojournalist / Subscribe via RSS/Atom Bermagui Seaside Fair 2007 – Blog version with accompanying photographs and music video Note: Photographs relating to this article can be found here. Horseshoe Bay – Bermagui The 10th Bermagui Seaside Fair was held on Saturday 10 March 2007 and what a spectacular event it turned out to be. Thousands of locals from the region were proud as punch to partake and witness a fun-filled day of activities. Festivities commenced on the main wharf at the Bermagui Boat Harbour at 8am with the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. Bishop Allan Ewing conducted the blessing and also addressed the gathering of locals regarding their continued dedication in making the annual festival a continued success. During the ceremony, the dapper dressed gentlemen from the Bermagui Probus Club Men’s Choir sang hymns, and other local singers and musicians performed. The majority of events were conducted at the Dickinson Oval precinct and a large crowd attended. Bermagui Seaside Fair announcer, June Tarlinton, said “They estimate there will be around 10,000 people and judging from what I’m seeing, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are fairly close to the mark.” “The street parade is extremely popular,” said June when referring to the amount of participants and spectators. “The Bega Vintage Car Club has forty cars involved this year and they’ve never had this many ever. The way the cars have been restored is awesome.” As part of the fair each year the Bermagui Citizen of the Year is announced. This year’s recipient of the award was Candy Craine, who was recognised for her tireless work in caring for sick and injured native animals on her property. June Tarlinton said “Candi Craine was nominated by persons within the community and she was a very worthy recipient of the award.” “She has put a lot of effort into rehabilitating animals since the loss of her husband.” Candi is also an avid photographer and she exhibited many of her quality wildlife photographs at the photographic exhibition at the Bermagui Country Club during the Seaside Fair. Celebrity entertainers, Frankie J Holden and Michelle Pettigrove, were invited to perform and compere the Bermagui Idols competition. The competition catered for local talent and the performers came out in droves to strut their stuff on stage for the gathered throng. Winner of the Bermagui Idol primary school age section was the highly talented nine-year-old Sophie Halliday, who performed a cover version of the song Who Knew by Pink. Judging for the competition was carried out in a novel way, and this was done by gauging the level of audience applause when each contestant’s name was announced. When Sophie’s name was announced, the applause and screaming was deafening. You could have come to the conclusion that her family in attendance numbered 500. She was undoubtedly the star of this year’s Bermagui Idol competition. Young local band, Overdrive, belted out a few tunes for the large and receptive crowd. The street parade, sponsored by Australian regional and rural broadband internet provider, activ8me, was a roaring success as it made its way along the spectator-lined one kilometre stretch of Lamont Street. The Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Pipe Band lead the colourful parade which included floats representing local schools, various community groups, the Bega Vintage Car Club, SES and Rural Fire Service, Bermagui Surf Lifesaving Club members, Bermagui CWA and street performers. Novelty events were conducted for kids, and kids at heart, with the Chuck-A-Tuna competition proving more than a handful for participants. A little bending of the rules by some was detected, however it all added to the fun and frivolity of the afternoon. Local Aboriginal dance group, Gulaga Dancers, were in attendance and performed traditional style dances for the crowd. Carnival rides, a spectacular fireworks display in the evening over Horseshoe Bay, and a sandcastle competition were also part of the day’s festivities. Dozens of stalls were erected on Dickinson Oval with stallholders exhibiting and selling local produce and products, advertising local and regional services and businesses, and supplying food and beverages for the masses. On Endeavour Point Headland, Sculpture on the Edge featured sculptures by Alan Watt, Richard Moffatt, Michael Le Grand and the provocative Melbourne sculptor Greg Taylor. Bermagui, approximate population 1120, is situated in the gorgeous Sapphire Coast region of New South Wales and is renowned as one of the best, if not the best, places for marlin fishing in Australia. It’s also home to a fishing fleet, and is close to Montague Island which hosts numerous animal species. Other local attractions in Bermagui are the scenic Horseshoe Bay, the Bermagui Boat Harbour where you can witness the unloading of the catch of the day, and the Bermagui Blue Pool. The historic Bermagui Beach Hotel exhibits fishing memorabilia in the main bar, lounge and dining areas. It’s also a top spot for a soothing ale or lemonade. Meals are hearty and excellent value for money. High quality accommodation at affordable rates is available at the Bermagui Beach Hotel and the ultra modern Harbourview Motel. Bermagui is a friendly and scenic seaside town located 378 kilometres south of Sydney, Australia. Put it on your list of must see places – it’s a gem. Information Visit Bermagui – Bermagui information web site Bermagui Beach Hotel – Established 1895 Harbourview Motel – Four star accommodation Darren Stones Horseshoe Bay – Bermagui Bermagui Blue Pool
I spend some time looking around the world at various exposure and sales opportunities for art. As the Red Bubble is so full of photog…
I spend some time looking around the world at various exposure and sales opportunities for art. As the Red Bubble is so full of photographers I thought this link to a Saatchi Photo exposure gallery might be of interest. They have competitions apparently and they are affilliated with the Saatchi advertising co. Good luck to anyone who wants to give it a go. / Cheers Steve
I’ve been looking around on redbubble and I’m starting to think I might have become obsessed with the site, I love to see what everyone e…
I’ve been looking around on redbubble and I’m starting to think I might have become obsessed with the site, I love to see what everyone else produces and I was blown away with a lot of the photos of different places in Australia… all of you are making me want to go there just so I can have wonderful images like yours. The amazing colors in all of your shots astound me! The reason I am writing a blog now is because I wanted to know what other people think as to what makes a good photograph? What are certain things that pull you in to the photo? What attracted you in the first place… What do you like most about black and whites? and what are somethings that you would like to see more of? I have this aching feeling of wanting to go out and shoot something… I guess I’ve just become inspired by all of you! (This site really is wonderful!) Any suggestions to help a fellow photographer to improve are more than welcomed and appreciated. Thank you!
Hi everyone….well my weekend didn’t go as I had planned…..............therefore, I did not get a chance to get any more photos added …
Hi everyone….well my weekend didn’t go as I had planned…..............therefore, I did not get a chance to get any more photos added to my portfolio….......everything in good time…........
I want to introduce everyone to a mate I went to Uni with. She’s a top chick and a great photographer/multimedia designer. I *really e…
I want to introduce everyone to a mate I went to Uni with. She’s a top chick and a great photographer/multimedia designer. I really encourage you to check out her work and leave a comment! Her name is Kara Rasmanis
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I PRODUCE & DIRECT PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR STILL CAPTURE TO PROMOTE AND MARKET EMERGING TALENT / for Amateur & Professionals alike PRIVATE ENQUIRIES ALSO WELCOME / I work out of Europe & Australia. I source, manage and market emerging talent from both continents. / I engage photographers, models, actors, performers, stylists and artists alike. I create opportunites that merge a miriad of creative talent into marketing events for the International marketplace. / Je travaille à la fois en Europe et en Australie. / Je cherche, dirige et lance de nouveaux talents. / J’engage photographes, modèles, acteurs et stylistes. / Si vous désirez en savoir plus sur les diférentes / opportunités que je peux vous offrir, veuillez me contacter à / director@arthouseproductions.com.au / to register email me your areas of interest with your location subject MAILING LIST + LOCATION in captials please / 3 Faces: Courtesy of Maree Toogood / photo courtesy of MAREE TOOGOOD / / photo courtesy of Jodie Johnson / / courtesy of Phil Wright / / courtesy of dominic o’brien / / / / courtesy of photoeclipse / AERIAL ACROBATS ARTHOUSE PRODUCTION / If you are interested in attending any of the PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSIONS that i stage and stepping off the virtual platform for a shoot, meeting other bubblers, working with excellent models, picking up tips on the job, let me know! and i will add you to our mailing list and keep you in the loop. I organise, models, drops & props, venues, equipment etc. for on location and studio shoots. So jump on the mailing and stay informed. / These are some of the ways YOU & YOUR WORK gets promoted. / ARTHOUSE PRODUCTIONS VIDEO MONTAGES / Some of the sessions are by invitation only as location can restrict numbers so let me know what areas interest you ie, dance, portraiture, black and white, cityscape, sports, nudes, fashion, catwalk, landscape, storms, seascape, animals, babies, night , long exposure, photo journalsim, macro, etc. etc / ARTHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION MELBOURNE / & / EUROPEAN EXHIBITION Look forward to seeing you at the next ART HOUSE PRODUCTION !! / A SNAPSHOT OF THE WORK BEHIND THE SCENES
Well here i am, making my first entry into something i never thought i’d do. I guess i thought nobody would ever read this. / Maybe they…
Well here i am, making my first entry into something i never thought i’d do. I guess i thought nobody would ever read this. / Maybe they won’t. / Maybe this is just for me. / In any case I’m sitting here at nine minutes past midnight on the eighth of January, foul year of our lord 2008. Wondering if, anything new will happen this time around. Not in any ordinary sense, like for example if the bin men will start to come on a Thursday rather than a Wednesday. I’m talking about something far more prestigious, will something come around the bend and take me some place special. / Probably not. / One can always hope. / I’ll probably have to go and find it. Which is a great shame since my car is 300 miles away and i fear that if i were to stray more than a few hundred meters away from my cage here at 41, I’ll most probably be raped and pillaged by the hordes of hoi polloi and plebs. I know that makes me sound like a snob, but just you come to this edge of the world and you can find out for yourself that there are lower forms of life than a Prokaryote. / This is starting to sound like some sort of depressed introduction to a suicide note. Far from it. I’m just typing whatever pops into my head at this god forsaken hour being in a slight state of delirium, mostly from lack of sleep. I would sleep, but i can’t. At first i thought i had insomnia but promptly discarded this idea when i realized that i sleep for around 14-16 hours at a time. It’s just i can’t sleep till around 3am . I’ve been told “it’s because of all that coke you drink”. Well, just to set the record straight, it’s fucking Dr pepper. / I realize theres not much talk of photography so far, so maybe I’ll have a dabble… / I haven’t taken a ‘proper’ photograph for months. Mainly due to the fact that by the time i get up, it’s dark again. / Terrible excuse. / Actually it is a little depressing that i haven’t produced anything new for this long. Even the last two additions to the gallery were old photographs reworked. This isn’t to say the ideas aren’t there, right now many scribblings and doodles lay dormant in the back pocket of these jeans. These will come to life very soon, i promise. / My fingers are tired now. And cold. Whats wrong with the damn heating? Yours frostily. A.J.W. P.S. Christmas was pretty great. As was New year. P.P.S. This has ended like a letter hasn’t it?
I just wanted to welcome a new member to RedBubble – another person blessed to live in Busselton in the southwest of Western Australia. ...
I just wanted to welcome a new member to RedBubble – another person blessed to live in Busselton in the southwest of Western Australia. Please check out the beautiful photographs from MichaelfromOz – you will be impressed and delighted! MichaelfromOz Welcome Michael!
I don’t know this photographer but I just discovered her work and she is amazing. She’s only 15 but her photography is so exceptional. Sh…
I don’t know this photographer but I just discovered her work and she is amazing. She’s only 15 but her photography is so exceptional. She does mainly equine photography and I have to admit, I’m so jealous of some of her amazing shotswish I’d thought of themha! / But here is her portfolio: New Artist / Check her out and let me know what you think. I’m sure you’re going to love her work. / ~Sande
As some of you might know, I have been helping a friend of mine get into photography. Well after alittle coaxing from me and his confide…
As some of you might know, I have been helping a friend of mine get into photography. Well after alittle coaxing from me and his confidence building. Paul is now ready to step into the photography world. / I hope that everyone, when they have time, checks this guy out. I think he has a great eye for things, and just needs some guidance on how to get that camera going. / here is his link / Paul Greenstock
Autumn is an ideal time to travel leisurely by car in eastern Australia with temperatures being mild and the days generally calm. Rece…
Autumn is an ideal time to travel leisurely by car in eastern Australia with temperatures being mild and the days generally calm. Recently had the pleasure of a 2300 kilometre road trip to capture autumn images in Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Having never embarked on a specific autumn photographic journey before, it was an experience that I’d like to highly recommend to Australians and visitors to Australia. Most visitors to Australia follow the well-worn coastal routes, but to see the best of autumn in Australia, you generally need to travel inland for the amazing colours, scenery and magical light that exists during April/May. Trust you enjoy this small sample of autumn images taken in Australia during late April and early May 2008. All autumn images for sale at Redbubble Cheers folks. / Bright – Victoria / Mount Buffalo – Victoria / National Carillon – Canberra, Australian Capital Territory / Bega – New South Wales / Cann River Church – Victoria
Had the pleasure of photographing the 2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Street Procession on June 7, 2008 and thought I’d share…
Had the pleasure of photographing the 2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Street Procession on June 7, 2008 and thought I’d share a small sample of the images I took. Also like to extend my gratitude to the following people who made me feel welcome during my visit: Jenny Smith – Festival President / Amy and Tim Wood – Festival Photography Competition Co-Ordinators / Carol and Noel Jones – Grenfell Motel Owner/Operators / Julie and Geoff Grattan – Grenfell Camera Club / Noelene and Lisa Davies – Grenfell Camera Club / Jan and Arthur Davidson – Grenfell Camera Club / Colin Walsh – Grenfell Record Photographer / Peter Soley – Grenfell Record Editor / Gaynor England – Festival Short Story and Verse Co-Ordinator There’s many others I met during the festival, however I’m unable to recall all the names – my apology. I had a great time visiting and experiencing the festival, and being a small part of it made it extra special. Cheers, / Darren. More festival images can be viewed at my Flickr account by clicking here
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome to RB a new and exciting artist, Maureen May. I was associated with Maureen on another s…
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome to RB a new and exciting artist, Maureen May. I was associated with Maureen on another site, and loved her work. She is a refreshing, young artist that has a good eye for photography. I look forward to viewing her work, and hope you extend your usual cordial welcome to my friend. Thank you!
With New Orleans very much on my mind ( and hoping there will be little damage to my favorite …
With New Orleans very much on my mind ( and hoping there will be little damage to my favorite city ) I was taken back to to a favorite photographer of mine. Clarence John Laughlin captured the Romanticism and mystery of New Orleans as no one else has ever been able to do. His compositions captured the grand architecture fading into ruin and decay. but still with its beauty intact. He had an eye for fantasy and was able to make poetry with his work . Laughlin took areas out of the tourist view that had suffered from climatic conditions and poverty and created a world of his own. His was known as an Industrial and Architectural Photographer but I think most think of him as the the first American Surrealist photographer. and an enigma in his own right. It has been said the movie “Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte ’s” film direction was influenced by his work. The Repulsive Bed Farewell to the Past Short video of Laughlins Work on Masters of Photography / A showcase of his best work / “Everything, everything, no matter how commonplace and how ugly, has secret meanings. Everything.” Clarence John Laughlin Growing up in the South myself I was inspired by him. Every chance we got my brother and I used to go to old plantations and antebellums homes to photograph the architectural elements that were left as we knew one day they would not exist. Some of my favorites of his work The Repulsive Bed 1941 Three of most favorites of laughlins work Article from the Best of New Orleans about Clarence John / Laughlin Links to Clarence John Laughlin Masters of Photography website Book Review of Memoir The Stephne Daiter Gallery Images from / Flickr
lol ok guys here you go. here’s a couple shots of myself with the new camera. I’ve taken a few play shots with it already and have discov…
lol ok guys here you go. here’s a couple shots of myself with the new camera. I’ve taken a few play shots with it already and have discovered that the image stabilization is going to take some getting used to lol. I still love my olympus which is an awesome camera but i can’t wait to play with the new one. Telephoto lens isn’t here yet but soon / and this is me being a goof. /
I just found out that All American Cowgirl... is now the New Avatar …
I just found out that All American Cowgirl... is now the New Avatar for the Women’s Appreciation Group …my photo has been Featured again and I have also been granted a Featured Artist spot …! / My heartfelt thanks to the hosts of this great group for this honor. /
Hello Friends heres another one of my poems for a lovely Photograph from Mindy shes one of my favorites here on RB with her lovely fotos …
Hello Friends heres another one of my poems for a lovely Photograph from Mindy shes one of my favorites here on RB with her lovely fotos of her children and her photos of places we see only in the movies and times past! / She really has a way with recreating the things we remember! / Check out her lovely painting and other works here:!Mindy / Should I? What lurks down this road for me its new and slightly traveled. / I wonder who has found new life as they went this way. / I wonder if its a new day or just the same old story. / Or is this path a brighter way to a new tomorrow. / I wonder as I look at this can it offer more? / Or will it be the same old thing filled with pain an sorrow. / I wonder if its given love to its nervous travelers? / Or simply took them down a path to something worse than this. / I wonder what’s down that road I know this one so well. / Should I make a go of it or turn and walk away. / My fears are great I know them well they give me nervous comfort. / But they are like a crippling mind that keeps me bound to nowhere. / I know them well as I look at this bright new future. / An ask myself this once again will this have the answers. / And then I think that its so clear I feel it in my soul. / That if I never take the chance and journey down this road… / I will never know.
do not tolerate others who cannot tolerate others continue to create on REDBUBBLE as this is my personal challenge *think abou…
do not tolerate others who cannot tolerate others continue to create on REDBUBBLE as this is my personal challenge *think about giving up cigarettes
I ran across another new artist to RB.I think she has some excellent shots and wanted to call a little attention to her. I know when I wa…
I ran across another new artist to RB.I think she has some excellent shots and wanted to call a little attention to her. I know when I was new to RB it was hard to get into the swing of things. Sometimes a little help can go a long ways. I enjoyed her work and hope you do to Link to her work / seawhisper
Experimental Photography and Editing / A group dedicated to experimental photography, processing and editing. Thankyou for featuring …
Experimental Photography and Editing / A group dedicated to experimental photography, processing and editing. Thankyou for featuring these images “A Whole New Perspective” Last week Gaza this week Victorian Bushfires! the aftermath!
‘UN GRAND MERCI’ to theBFG for chosing me to host the very cool group / “BELGIQUE, La BELLE (B…
‘UN GRAND MERCI’ to theBFG for chosing me to host the very cool group / BELGIQUE, La BELLE BELGIQUE, J’ADORE! Please allow me to introduce myself, I am Alateia, enchanté / il est mon grand plaisir d’accepter le rôle du ‘host’ pour ce groupe. J’espère pour celui que vous apprécierez votre membership, avantages de trouvaille de nos activités et serez bien amusé. / mon Français n’est pas fantastique mais je ferai mon meilleur satisfais ainsi de corriger mon français pour m’aider à m’améliorer sil vous plait. / it is my great pleasure to accept the role of ‘host’ for this group. I hope that you will enjoy your membership, find benefits from our activities and be well entertained. / My French is not fantastic but i will do my best please correct me to help me improve if you dont mind. A bientot!
I have secured a great photographic studio on Oxford St, very close to the Sydney CBD which is available for casual hire, or short to lo…
I have secured a great photographic studio on Oxford St, very close to the Sydney CBD which is available for casual hire, or short to long term rental. It would also be suitable for exhibitions or short/long term gallery space rental. It is modern and well maintained and includes: - 4.75m x 4.5m studio space. / -Nth-east facing windows for natural light (with block-out curtains). / -12 tungsten roof spot lights. / -Kitchenette with fridge and coffee/tea facilities. / -Ample bench space. / -Secure storage facilities. / -Mirrored wall (with block-out curtains). / -Air-conditioning. / -Built-in iPod music system. / -2×50w daylight balanced lights. / -Light cube (750mm x 750×750) for product shots. / -Change rooms. / -Adjoining areas very suitable to exhibitions and displays. -Additional lighting is available for hire. Rates are expected in the vicinity of: $25ph – student / $35ph – intermediate level folio work (non-commercial) / $50ph – commercial And as Redbubble and many of its members have done so much for me over the past couple of years a 20% discount applies to the rates for Redbubble members only. All rates ex. GST / *A current student ID is required / Discounted rates are available for 1/2 or full day bookings. Long term rental enquiries are welcome. An adjoining office space will also be offered for casual/short or long term rental. To arrange an inspection or enquire about hire/rental, please contact me on 0433 004488.
Here’s a shameless piece of self promotion for this me – a very excited Adelaide Photographer! I’m happy to announce the launch of my new…
Here’s a shameless piece of self promotion for this me – a very excited Adelaide Photographer! I’m happy to announce the launch of my new website Julia Thomas Photography please check it out and let me know what you think – any feedback you could give me would be great, like if you think I need more images etc I will be adding more text/info over the next couple days :) Julia xx
Please have a look at some of our newest RB family members and welcome them with open comments, kudos, hugs, kisses and those fabulous sm…
Please have a look at some of our newest RB family members and welcome them with open comments, kudos, hugs, kisses and those fabulous smiles… Erika Gouws of South Africa Colleen Drew of Texas Stephanie Exendine of Washington Steve Milner Carolyn Cable of New York Cynthia Lund Torroll Kitty Rodehorst Martin Smart of Canada Loudonphoto – Bob Lesley McClelland of the UK Bosmoore of OZ Stella Morales of Texas Linda Apple Harry Ting of OZ Emily Hild of Wisconsin
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