The "Lucky-For-Some 13% OFF SALE"

It is time to update your website and marketing materials

Every so often it is worth reviewing the images used as part of promotion and marketing activities.
Travel and tourism-style images can freshen-up your website and are ideal for use in print advertising material such as brochures and newspapers.

From now until June 3, 2011 I’m having a Lucky-For-Some 13% OFF SALE. This offer is specifically for stock photographs which I license to people like you for your various business projects.

The full range of stock photography available can be viewed online.
Darren Stones Stock Photography

 Photographs can be used for:

• Websites
• Brochures
• Leaflets
• Advertisements
• Booklets
• Guidebooks
• Calendars
• Magazines
• And much more

Pricing:
$60.00 - Stock Web/Print 1 Year License - 1 photo
$120.00 - Stock Web/Print Unlimited Years License - 1 photo
$120.00 - Stock Web/Print Business Package 1 Year License - 3 photos
$240.00 - Stock Web/Print Business Package Unlimited Years License - 3 photos
Download and print the PDF price list: Price List - Stock Photography
The 13% discount will be applied to the above pricing.

Contact me now to discuss your needs.

Email: darrengstones@gmail.com
Phone: 03 9306 0100
Mobile: 0419 200 469

Point Lonsdale
Photo: Darren Stones

The 2011 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Photography Exhibition and Competition

By Darren Stones

If you are a professional or amateur photographer, you may like to consider entering the 2011 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Photography Exhibition and competition.

This year sees a changing of the guard in that Tim and Amy Wood have handed over the reigns as exhibition Coordinator to professional photographer Denise Yates. Tim and Amy did the festival proud by successfully reigniting the exhibition a few years ago to a point where the main prize is now highly sought after by Australian professional and amateur photographers.

I would like to acknowledge the terrific voluntary contributions made by Tim and Amy, and say a personal thank you to them. As the winner of the bronze statuette for photography at the 2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, the hospitality given to me by Tim and Amy was first class as they invited me to attend the festival and awards dinner and helped arrange my accommodation. They are a credit to the festival and to their hometown of Grenfell.

Dog Rocks by Darren Stones
Best photograph of the 2008 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
Bronze Statuette Winner

Denise Yates is a professional photographer from Grenfell and one her objectives as the newly appointed coordinator is to raise the standard of the exhibition and competition whereby entries sought must comply with the overall dimensions of 16 x 20 inches. I believe this is a great step forward for the festival, as the entries submitted will provide for a more professional looking exhibition.

I believe Denise is working on improving the lighting for this years exhibition, so that can only help raise the overall presentation to the many visitors who will see the exhibition from June 10-13, 2011 at 117 Main Street, Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia.

I will be participating in this year's exhibition and have booked my accommodation for three nights in Grenfell so I can attend the photography exhibition and enjoy the festivities. I am looking forward to catching up with friends and meeting new ones.

Further information:
The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts is held each year during the Queen's Birthday weekend in June. See the festival's website and Facebook page for entry forms and news.
www.grenfell.org.au/henrylawsonfestival
https://www.facebook.com/grenfellfestival

Festival program:
See the festival program for scheduled events.

A day at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road

By Darren Stones

Just recently, Bronwyn and I enjoyed a daytrip to Torquay on the Great Ocean Road for a relaxing day of walking, sightseeing and photography. During this time of the year, the angle of the sun is lower in the northern sky and it provides good conditions for taking photos throughout the day.

Being only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Melbourne, and at the beginning of the Great Ocean Road, it is an ideal daytrip location for those of us living in the suburbs.

We enjoyed a leisurely two-hour walk in sunny conditions along the main beach from the scenic Point Danger to Rocky Point, which is near the Torquay Surf Club.

Point Danger Lookout at Torquay
Photo: Darren Stones

Along the way, I took photographs of the lookout at Point Danger; the beach and surging waves; exposed rock ledges during low tide; panoramic views overlooking the main beach; people relaxing on the beach; surf rescue equipment and fit-looking surf lifesavers; the area where Spring Creek enters the ocean; and the photogenic geological features around Rocky Point.

Point Danger at Torquay looking towards the surf club
Photo: Darren Stones

One thing that has greatly impressed me about this area over the years is that there are so many opportunities to take photographs. Everywhere I look, I see interesting subject matter that is worth photographing. It is best to leave the car behind and walk around this area for a few hours, not only for the exercise, but to enjoy the fresh air and scenery.

The main beach at Torquay
Photo: Darren Stones

I am currently developing  some photography outing ideas that people could book for a reasonable fee and gain a better knowledge of travel photography and the various photogenic areas along the Great Ocean Road.

Incorporated into the day's outing will be a social aspect where the group can chat, enjoy a meal together and take some great photos during the day. If you are interested in attending any photography outings in the future, please visit my Facebook page and click "Like". I will be promoting the outings on my page.

www.facebook.com/DarrenStonesVisualCommunications

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