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 (32)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Grandioso ! Drama in the skies... fanttica !
vlaaitje
Sometimes a picture express so much what words can't say this is such kind of picture with so much feelings in there, yes I like, glad your Tom Tom brought closer to that place....
Niutek
Most wonderful in mood... :)
kimariehere
AWESOME rays of light beeming down and glorious view i love your title to accompany it !! well done!
Lledeline
Fascinating sky
Zacko
WOW!!! Those are some stunning rays Danny!!! And that lonesome tree on the right side of the road is absolutely gorgeous. It alone adds so much to this compo. Well done indeed! Have a great evening. #:O)
sharky_
It seems like the clouds opened up its mouth and blows a wave of fresh air upon the land. Excellent shot. aloha
soulofharmony
Beautiful English land scape dan capturing the essence of a typical winter scene ... love the unique rays.. and how just gentley fall.. this has a film like quality... outstanding work :)
1010
Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LostPatrol
Wonderful dramatic sky and lovely mood and feel, the Tom Tom would save me countless hours of hunting with no result!
kenwas
Excellent!
Blush
Indeed this is very a dramatic image Love it Vote n hugs Susan~
Loloe
Superb!!!Bravo!!!!
sittingblue
Awesome shot!
pm_hackworth
Amazing and vote!
Kropot
Super shot, love the rays and the soft landscape. The focus is perfect.
erskogly
Beautiful dramatic sky - and I love the silhouetted trees breaking up the horizon. Excellent shot!
kansas
A beautiful time of the day. The light is wonderful. Makes me think of the comforts of home.
Tamela.J.
WOW What a gorgeous shot & the GPS is a life saver!! Outstanding!!!
tallpindo
Concentric radio is almost as good as symmetry even if it is null.
BorisB
Really an AMAZING atmosphere, wonderful!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive sky and spectacular photo Daniel....!!!
nhirschberger
What a wonderful capture ! Fantastic colors, tones and light ! Gorgeous atmosphere and mood ! Excellent work !!! V
zaberc
Beautiful drama atmo !!!
nathalie06
He he.... thank you to the GPS !!!!! I'm a disaster, and maybe one day I'll take one too ! It's better when you find a place unknown ! I love this landscape with this incredible and dark sky ! Superb Danny ! V
jcv2
Hmm, would it be helpful for a trip to the Gamma Quadrant as well!? He he! Wonderful capture of your own country, Danny! :)
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous!! An air of mystery!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Lovely countryside and I love the capture of light through the clouds well done :) Cathy xoxoxo
Pontigary
Dramatic light. Superb shot! Amazing impression, very lively. Wonderful work!
KiwiMiss
Such a dramatic sky and lovely rays. Love how that single tree on the right is leaning towards the light.