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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
By Darren Stones Please note: Updated January 22, 2008 Note: *Please click on im…
By Darren Stones Please note: Updated January 22, 2008 Note: Please click on images for more details. Each August, the whale watching season begins in earnest on Australia’s picturesque eastern seaboard. As a result of my journey to Hervey Bay during August 2006, I had the pleasure to record the magnificent humpbacks as they frolicked in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. I’d like to extend an invitation to you to view my whale watching slideshow. The slideshow is a culmination of work which was undertaken by me with the kind assistance of the staff and crew of Spirit of Hervey Bay. As most are aware, the humpbacks are still being slaughtered for what can be loosely claimed as research reasons. Bearing that in mind, please give your support the best way you can to help “Save the whales”. The link to my slideshow will take you to the Photodex web site. The slideshow has been produced using the ProShow Gold software package. Upon reaching the site, you may be required to download a tiny bit of software to view the show. Many photographers may already have this software installed on their system. I cordially invite you to experience one of our greatest animals in action from onboard the whale watching vessel ‘Spirit’ of Hervey Bay. Please copy and paste web link below into your browser Load Photodex software if required (a minor detail) Wait for show to load Click whale tail to commence show http://www.photodex.com/sharing/viewshow.html?fl=2690585&alb=0 Humpback whale photographs for sale Humpback Whale Calendar 2008 – AUD $34.95 Subscribe to journals via RSS/Atom
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By Darren Stones – Freelance Photojournalist / Subscribe via RSS/Atom Australia is blessed with pristine beaches and coastal scenery that is to die for. My Sapphire Coast slideshow on YouTube can be found here The Sapphire Coast, located south of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia remains virtually untouched from development. Bermagui – Horseshoe Bay If you enjoy investigating national parks, love to wet a line, want to improve your suntan, sip a coffee by the sea, or catch a wave, then the Sapphire Coast is for you. Tathra Wharf Witness the unloading of the catch-of-the-day, visit a winery, taste award-winning cheeses, grab a bargain at a market, attend a festival, indulge in delectable oysters, go whale watching and take in some of the local history. Merimbula – Long Point The towns of Bermagui, Tathra, Bega, Merimbula, Pambula and Eden all have that bit of sapphire magic. Eden – Seaside Pool If you are looking for that get-away-from-it-all experience then let yourself go. Merimbula Wharf For more information log on to; http://www.sapphirecoast.com.au/ My portfolio of Sapphire Coast photographs can be viewed and purchased at RedBubble.com Subscribe via RSS/Atom
I’m honoured to announce Professional Freelance Photographer Mark Ingram from Cobar, New South Wal…
I’m honoured to announce Professional Freelance Photographer Mark Ingram from Cobar, New South Wales, Australia has invited me to supply images to his ever growing stock library of images at Mark Ingram Photography . Mark and I recently met for the first time in his home town of Cobar whilst I was travelling in New South Wales, Australia. Our friendship has developed over the last 18 months as a result of our participation at photography web sites and our common Freelance Photography learning with the well regarded Thomson Education Direct. Mark has established a substantial library of quality stock images which are readily available for purchase under licence via his web site. Wedding photography, family portraits, stock photography sales and print sales provide a steady income for Mark. His ability to tailor wedding packages to his local market has lead to him becoming firmly established and in demand. I’d like to publicly extend my gratitude to Mark for his invitation to become part of the stock library at Mark Ingram Photography .
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Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group...
Mahalo a nui loa to the hosts for featuring my image in Featured Art / The True Beauty Group Featured Art 17 February 2009 / In Another World Featured Art May 2009 / Inspired Art From my collection: Darkly, deeply, beautifully blue! / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved This is one of my signature pieces, a composite of seven of my images blended into one using photographs I have taken on the lava seacliffs of Wai’anapanapa Maui Hawai’i blended with Alaska skies and an enormous full moon. / Wai’anapanapa is a beautiful state park and a protected sacred area here on Maui. It is also where Jacob and I married. / / Maunaleo ~ Journey With Spirit is dedicated with deepest respect and appreciation for Keali’i Reichel. This beautiful mele is one of my favourites and I love the gentle power of his angelic voice. It is the beautiful Maunaleo mele Keali’i composed for his beloved Mother, Lei. “Carleton Lewis Keali’inaniaimokuokalani Reichel (born 1962) popularly known as Keali’i Reichel, is a popular and bestselling singer, songwriter, choreographer, dancer, chanter, scholar, teacher, and personality from the State of Hawai’i. He has spent his life educating the world about Hawaiian culture through music and dance. Maunaleo is one of his most beautiful songs and one of my favourites! / Lyrics Source: Keali`i Reichel album “Melelana” Copyright 1999 Punahele, Inc. – “Composed for Keali`i’s mother Lei, she is compared to the majestic sentinel mountain, Maunaleo, who guards, comforts, nourishes and loves her people. Mälie is the gentle wind of the area. ~ Maunaleo – Words by Keali`i Reichel & Puakea Nogelemeier, Music by Keali`i Reichel ~ “He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë He aloha nö `o Maunaleo / I lohia e ke kilihuna / Kohu `ahu`ao no ka uka / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, kamahiwa pä i ka lani ë / ka lani ë Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Po`ohina i ka `ohu kolo / Kahiko no ka poli `olu / Apo `ia e nä kualono / He hi`ina, hi`ialo, alohaë / Hi`ipoli, hi`ilei, hi`ilanië / ilanië Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e Eia ku`u lei aloha / No Maunaleo i ka nani / `Ohu`ohu i ka Mälie / He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hanoë / He kamalei, hamahiwa pä i ka lani e / ka lani e No Maunaleo ke aloha kü i ka la`i e Aloha ë, alohaë ~ Beloved indeed in Maunaleo ~ / Sparkling in the light, wind-blown rain. A finely woven cloak for the highlands. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / Capped by the silver of the rolling mists. / An adornment for that gentle heart. / Embraced by the surrounding ridges. / One to hold close, to hold near, to love. / One dear to the heart, precious, exalted. / This is my garland of affection for Maunaleo in its beauty. / Glorified by the Mälie breeze. / A cherished one, respected for power and strength. / Esteemed, treasured, touched by heaven. / For Maunaleo is the serenity of deep love. / Beloved are you, beloved indeed.” .... If you would like to hear his beautiful song, click on the hyperlink below / Maunaleo by Keali’i Reichel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi This image is also offered as a Tshirt, postcard, stamp and other products. If you would like to see it on any other products, please let me know. Mahalo! / My Zazzle Site>
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thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula...
thank u very much to the anonymous buyers for purchasing my Calenders - / 6 copies Mornington Peninsula / / 4 copies Graffiti around Melbourne / / Thanks to redbubble for producing such a wonderful product
The lovely people at the Nautical Group have been kind enough to feature my Kaptan Kadir shot. I…
The lovely people at the Nautical Group have been kind enough to feature my Kaptan Kadir shot. If you have not discovered them yet, then please check out this great group to find some outstanding work. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: / Thank you so much to the hosts Nicholas and Elaine for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom
Woohoo I was Featured in Italy and All Things Italian today with “Quiet Water on …
Woohoo I was Featured in Italy and All Things Italian today with Quiet Water on Venice Canal ! Thank you so much!!
I am very excited, Dawn of the Dead Sea was chosen in the …
I am very excited, Dawn of the Dead Sea was chosen in the Alphabet Soup group to be a part of the Best of D Challenge! I am very excited to be one of the chosen artists to be featured and entered in this challenge!! Thanx so much to the Moderators for choosing Dawn of the Dead Sea!!
hehe I sold a laminated print of Dawn of the Dead Sea to mys…
hehe I sold a laminated print of Dawn of the Dead Sea to myself!! I am giving it as a Christmas present to a good family friend! Hope she likes it!!!
The lovely people at the PostCard Style Group have been kind enough to feature my *Kapta…
The lovely people at the PostCard Style Group have been kind enough to feature my Kaptan Kadir II shot. If you have not discovered them yet, then please check out this great group to find some outstanding work. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Thank you so much to the hosts for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom
Thank you to the Cottage Style Group and the Canon DSLR...
Thank you to the Cottage Style Group and the Canon DSLR Group who both featured my Gardener’s cottage shot. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Also thank you so much to Vickie Emms for selecting my Kaptan Kadir shot to be her Spotlight of the week image in the Islands of The World Group. Click on the photograph below to see the shot properly: Thank you so much to the hosts of these great groups for recognising my work, I appreciate the honour and the exposure. Tom
Aloha ahiahi, mahalo nui loa to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my posters Monday 01 June 2009. _I very much appreciate y…
Aloha ahiahi, mahalo nui loa to the anonymous buyer / who purchased one of my posters Monday 01 June 2009. I very much appreciate your kindness and I sincerely hope you enjoy my image of beautiful Pa’ako Beach displayed in your home. Please let me know how it looks when you receive it. I I would love to know who purchased the poster, but if you prefer to remain anonymous I certainly understand. Thank you so much for your gift of Aloha!! Mahalo nui loa!! E pili mau na pomaika`i ia `oe! Aloha e Malama pono Sharon Mau 01 June 2009 / 1x Poster Pa’ako Beach Makena Maui Hawai’i Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
Jacob and I are in this YouTube video! We were at the MACC, The Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului here on Maui where Jacob was d…
Jacob and I are in this YouTube video! We were at the MACC, The Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului here on Maui where Jacob was displaying his beautiful tropical flowers of Hawai’i photographs for sale along with many other talented local Maui artists and musicians. You may see us here at the 3rd Annual Maui Ukulele Festival 2008 Aloha kakou, I created a video with some of my favourite photographs. It includes a beautiful mele. Keali’i Reichel sings Malama E Ala ‘E You may view it if you like on my YouTube site / Ourjrny YouTube E Ala ‘E Please rate it, comment if you like and let me know what you think of it. / For your enjoyment, I am in the midst of creating another video with my photographs of tropical flowers featuring the beautiful mele by other talented Kanaka, Hawaiian musicians and songwriters as well. Mahalo nui for your gifts of Aloha. Every purchase of my images mean more to me than you could possibly imagine, and help sustain us on this very beautiful and unbelievably expensive island :) Mahalo nui loa, thank you so much for your wonderful comments, encouragement and support. From my Na’au to yours, I wish you Love and many blessings. Aloha e Malama pono, Sharon
I always struggle with myself about posting these features as I’m sure many of you do as well. It just seems so self-serving, but I gues…
I always struggle with myself about posting these features as I’m sure many of you do as well. It just seems so self-serving, but I guess that’s part of the marketing task, so I force myself to do it. This one was recently featured in the Dimensions group. It is one of my older prints and it hasn’t gotten much attention lately, so I really do thank the hosts for posting it. Hope you like it as well.
Wow I sold a Extra Large Canvas Print while I was on vacation!!! What a wonderful surprise!!! *Shipwreck...
Wow I sold a Extra Large Canvas Print while I was on vacation!!! What a wonderful surprise!!! Shipwreck /
The 2009 has nearly reached the end….and we will soon be preparing for 2010. Actually, I have already started preparing for the 2010…
The 2009 has nearly reached the end….and we will soon be preparing for 2010. Actually, I have already started preparing for the 2010. / Infact, I have prepared the first set of Calendars…. / ..enjoy,,,, Calendars 2010 / and remember…if you cannot efford the framed….you can afford to buy a calendar Regards, Christian Zammit / / Kindly visit my Zazzle Page
Many thanks to “Australian Travel Photography and Writing” for the feature of my photo “Low tide”. That’s 3 features now that I have had …
Many thanks to “Australian Travel Photography and Writing” for the feature of my photo “Low tide”. That’s 3 features now that I have had in this great group. I really appreciate your faith in my work and it’s great to be honoured in this way, especially when all the other featured photos in your group, are of such a very high standard. / Thank you. Cheers, / Graham
All my 10 calendars are set at 20% commission. / It is a fair price!! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!! !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/cale…
All my 10 calendars are set at 20% commission. / It is a fair price!! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!!
I was going though my folio seeing which were the most popular art of 09 and possibly doing a bit of a end of year clean up, I noticed a …
I was going though my folio seeing which were the most popular art of 09 and possibly doing a bit of a end of year clean up, I noticed a few pieces that seemed to have gone unnoticed with no comments, and not many views. Before I remove these works forever, I thought I would show you all the work that has gone unnoticed. Smoky Sunrise Over Jandakot Airport Pelican Point – Perth Western Australia Matilda Bay Jetties At Dawn Rockingham Jetty Swan River Sunset Claisebrook Cove Night Panorama Perth City At Night Perth City Panorama Burswood Casino At Sunset Shelley Jetty At Dusk North Beach Dusk Panorama 2 Fremantle Docks At Night Panorama Western Australia Maritime Museum Building Western Australia Maritime Museum Building Low Tide At Mosman Bay Boatsheds Mosman Bay Boatsheds Panorama Mosman Bay At Sunrise Panorama Mosman Bay Boatsheds Panorama And then the rain came down….. Crawley Edge Boatshed Storm Surge Mosman Bay Jetty At Dawn Mosman Bay Boatshed Jetty Mundaring Weir Mundaring Weir Pemberton Vineyard Panorama Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs At Sunset Kalbarri Beach Kalbarri Beach Decoy At Sunrise Perth City Towers At Sunset Perth At Dawn Perth The City Of Lights Perth Skyworks 2009 – Panorama #1 Perth Skyworks 2009 Finale Bowl Of Red Capsicums Bowl Of Noodles Point Walter – Long Exposure Perth Wheel Panorama Perth Wheel Lancelin Sand Dune Champion Lakes Foothills Champion Lake Champion Lake Panorama 1 Tree At Sunset Farm Trees At Sunset Matilda Bay Brewery Panorama
I’m finally done with the calendars from my travels in 2009. Better late than never, as they say… The year is almost over, but I can st…
I’m finally done with the calendars from my travels in 2009. Better late than never, as they say… The year is almost over, but I can still get them to friends and family before January is over. :) Below are some samples, but there are a lot more here. Please take a look and comment if you like them. Thanks and enjoy! Animal portraits: / Monument Valley: / India: / Canyons of the Southwest: / Bulgaria: / Thailand: / Death Valley: / Scenic roads: /
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