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 (40)
SoulSearcherr
I love this shot..I feel as though I am there..how do you achieve this?..S..
nattarious
All i can tell you my friend Daniel.. Tha you are a real pro and will remain pro for ever... Whats after a pro! I guess a god of art/photography! Amazing shot and concept.. Love the angle and your quality rocks as always my friend.. Hope to see you around JOE
PhotoSmith
A gorgeous, wide-open view, perfectly balanced. Wonderful photo!
sharky_
This is a very impressive image. Land...Water...and the Sky. Beautiful. Aloha
PhrankPower
Beautiful place. Wish I was there!
tommorules
Scrumptious!! I obviously need to get off my England-bound ass & go to Ireland! This is the way I like to (see and) compose a photo, and you caught the light perfectly. Can't wait for your next post now.
SirLancelot
Very Awesome place and grande photography, you captured it very well, I would love to see more pics of this place you talk about.
vlaaitje
Hi Dan....wow...I told you yesterday that this shot is my favo so far I have seen your pictures from your trip to Ireland......also the stairs I like very much......very impressive too.....your view is gorgeous, you always catch the beauty that reach our heart......what I like about this shot are the clouds....the rocks on the foreground....the reflection in the water..and the gorgeous mountains in the distance.....O yes, I wish I could join you there....I bet we would have a great time with the three of us......thanks for this Dedi.......it means a lot to me "us" ......I look forward to meet you again......very soon.....I am so happy to call you one of my dearest friend Danny..... Ilona
MedTran39
Truly beautiful!
claudialee
Fascinating! What a wonderful scene. This only engages the imagination and makes one ready to see the world. Thank you for sharing this amazing photo and for pointing out the details that may otherwise have been missed. HUGS!!!
NightmareHero
Wonderful setting. The scene gives off a very nice mood. I'm glad that you chose this angle to take the shot in.
lior
So wonderful shot!
Margana
Gorgeous shot...love the compo and the quality is exceptional.-M :^)
girsempa
It sure is a fascinating landscape with a breathtaking atmosphere. But I think it's a pity that the shot is so straightforward, with the horizon in such a central position... I know both the rocky foreground and the clouds are equally gorgeous, but the composition like this keeps the attention too divided and jumping from one place to the other and back, without a real focus point. I hope that this one critical remark amongst all the praises is, well, permitted... ;o)))
Stringy
Stunning scenery here I like the feeling of being out in this vast open space that you,ve captured in this shot.
Nath06
Splendid landscape , very serene place !!! Bravo :)
ascrazy
wow, wow... absolutely wonderful water, amazing place, i like this shot, thanks:-)
tmathise
Gorgeous scenic photography Danny! i hope all is most excellent with you! Have an awesome day my friend!
1010
Wow, what a vista, it's a breathtaking scene......
kansas
A great scene. The sky with clouds is wonderful.
kimariehere
WOW!! WHAT A SPECTACULAR PLACE JUST GORGEOUS !!! would LOVE TO be there right now !!! beautiful clouds and reflective light you really nailed this!!! ..EXCELLENT!
Blush
Excellent and stunning scenery I wish I were there now... Love it Hugs Susan~
bkhook
Ohh. I feel like a lil' kid looking at this.. look at all that stuff to explore.. my my....BEAUTIFUL SHOT and very nostalgic in nature for me.
Valerie-Ducom
a big landscape for a small man.... I like this calm atmosphere and your capture is perfectly my friend... Good day and hugs ;)
southernamazon1957
Marvelous capture. I love the clarity of the water in the shallows, the textures of the landscape. Beautiful. Thank you :)
Punaguy
Great exposure on this expansive shot...what a great looking day for exploring this area...Thanks for sharing Dan! Aloha!
nongo
WOW, spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tallpindo
And they fertilize the land with kelp picked by hand from the sea.
dreamerAngel
This image is taken to perfection - it looks simple but I would defy anyone to duplicate this from the same viewpoint. There is just something extra here which is only achieved by a pro.
nathalie06
So quiet and peaceful place ! I love the wild beach as this one, with nobody... perfect for a meditation ! There are so many differents landscapes in Ireland, but it's always so wild. All what I love ! Thank you Danny to make me discover this country with your photographs. Have a peaceful week-end. Hugs.