Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, ÂÂ
The belief that a good photograph is the result of a good camera places the importance upon the equipment rather than upon the photographer. It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent. It is as if Monet had been told that the reason why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes. Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans. Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.ÂÂ
One can be inspired and have an idea, be very creative in making this idea into a work of art, have developed the required level of craftsmanship, without the outcome of one’s efforts being motivated by the desire to follow a vision for one’s entire body of work. Vision is an overriding envelope that encompasses both inspiration and creativity. It is a blanket that covers the entire artist’s work, a blanket that often comes later in the life of an artist, after one has perfected one’s art and moved beyond the commonplace outcome that most artists have to go through. For this reason I placed vision as the third step of this process. I placed it there not because it comes necessarily at the end of the process but because in life it is often something that artists discover later on.
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Certainly, a master needs a masterful instrument, be it a camera, paintbrushes, pots and pans or a violin, as in my examples, or other tool, since this list can be expanded to include many other professions. But to say that the quality of the art is caused solely by the quality of the instrument is to miss the point altogether about the importance of the artist. It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument. After all, art is made by artists and not by tools. Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion. And to set a tool in motion so that art is created through the use of this tool, an artist is needed.
I am now retired from working as a Mental Health professional having worked in the Royal Air Force and National Health Service, giving me more time to persue my photography and artwork. I am a Semi Professional Photoghrapher. Here you will find a collection of my photographs and a selection of Digital Art, Traditional Painting and Sketches that I have also used the digital medium to enhance. Please feel free to pass on any comments. My Camera Gear
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Comments (37)
pimbotin
Hope the same... Don't be sorry, you don't owe us anything. This ferry shot is a jewel... One degree of rotation on the right and it would just be perfect! Cheers...
Synapse
Now the Paul Simon song has entered my head. Somehow seems appropriate. Evocative shot Danny, best wishes to you at this time.
Tamela.J.
WOW SPECTACULAR, as always!!! I was just thinking about you today! Take care! Outstanding shot!!
MedTran39
Awesome shot and do take care! Have missed seeing your work.
DELMUR
A marvel!!love the different points to see in this image! And the splendid light in this one!Pimbo don't understand NOTHING!!
bkhook
MMM.. hmmmm... Oh so beautiful ... a marvelous shot and mood!.. Excellent!
Margana
Excellent shot Dan.The lighting is wonderful._M :)
1010
What a peaceful beautiful scene, gorgeous shot. V
pm_hackworth
I understand your pain of being too busy! Whew! VOTE!!! ;)
rayburg
Wish i were on that ship going somewhere cool.Love cruises..the ship sailing off into the sunset..what a classic..great pic
Richardphotos
I would like to be on that cruise ship but stuck in dry dock!! really a terrific view of the harbor and superb capture
Blush
No need to apologize sweetie This is just simply beautiful What a terrific view Vote n hugs Susan~
cynlee
beautiful lighting... come home soon danny-o! & take good care :]
diomedes66
Oh, this is really spectular - I love the sea and ships - the light is superb! Magnificent and hope things ease up a bit for you.
tizjezzme
I love this.. the rays coming down from the sky...and the water and ship ... what a scene.
sharky_
Take care of your self and priorities. Aloha
kenwas
Wonderful capture!
herbstliebe
very nice capture of this scene.
vlaaitje
yes back home after nice days.....wonderful sunset, you told me about this, take good care of yourself
marybelgium
beautiful very beautiful !
zaberc
Wonderful shot and mood !!!!!
i-popba
Excellent work...!! cool atmos, and composition..well done.!
ascrazy
oh & wow!!!! Absolutely superb photo, thanks & V
Blitzz-Licht
what a beautiful mystic mood, love these rays and the water reflections, perfect shot
Corwin13
Perfect light! Could this ferry mean looking for me?
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! don't worry about us... we are still here ! Just take care about you. I love the gold colors of this sunset, with this enormous boat living away. Magic Sunset, and somewhere a nostalgic shot. Simply beautiful as always. Hugs Danny, and have a nice Sunday.
kansas
Yes, we understand. A gorgeous photo. Beautiful golden light on the water. I wish you the best in your difficult time.
CDBrugg
excellet picture - take your time danny
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW...!!! Wonderful capture Daniel....!!! Incredible colors......!!! V
Tedz
Aaaaaaaaaah....brings back My yearning for the Sea....all the best Sir!