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 (23)
marybelgium
beautiful landscape... beautiful white house on the right, sure a fantastic view from there !
tmathise
Great image Danny! I'm glad your slip into the bog wasn't any worse than it was! I would love to spend some time in this area of the globe! thanks for sharing this fine image! Have a fantastic day buddy!
aangus
The fight scene in the Quiet man was a classic, I remember them stopping for a drink in the pub halfway though the fight, absolutely hysterical. Mind the bog of eternal stench! next time you might not get out!
b2amphot
My sympathies for your bog incident - sounds like something I'd do. Love the shot... and the movie.
vlaaitje
wonderful view...and perfect details so as the reed that dancing in the wind....lovely place..and so moody..well seen
Valerie-Ducom
I know now why John Ford to choice this landscape!! I feel this good atmosphere and with a strange nostaldy at this romantic comedie... Thank you for sharing this one my friend and I hope you have spent a few very good holidays ;) good weekend and hugs...
tommorules
LOL I have had my walking boots sucked off in a bog before so I know exactly how you felt. Going back in my socks to retrieve them was most embarrassing. You've succesfully conveyed the windiness here & it makes me feel cold just looking at it, I guess you experienced this bit of Ireland as the residents mostly know it - I've been impressed by how calm & warm-looking your last few posts from here have looked! I guess we have this island to thank for taking the brunt of the Atlantic weather before it gets to us here in England. One minor nitpick is that this could have done with a light sharpening IMHO. Very much looking forward to more photos from your trip, all the same. Cheers, Steve.
southernamazon1957
This is a beautiful place. The contrast of the mountains and the lovely green landscape and of course the stark little white house. Thank you for the lovely photo :)
miladyblu
CIAO!!!Absolutely a SUPERB and SPECTACULAR capture!!I love very much this magnificent and unique scenery with this very impressive sky,the fantastic depth of the image and the small white and lonely house!!You made a big masterpiece my dearest friend Danny!!Really well done!!Thank you for sharing this extraordinary and excellent shot!!I wish you a very nice night and a happy sunday!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
gunsan
Wonderful mighty landscape, the little white house gives perspective to your excellent shot. Sure we all are happy nothing happened to your camera (or you)
nattarious
I love your title Daneil.. It is the right one for this postwork.. And i really do love you shot my friend.. Interesting tones/colours... And most of all that little white house on the right side corner.. Very impressive as usual.. Keep the great work up and thank you for the post Regards JOE
Dianthus
Beautiful image Danny:) I go on my trip to USA this week. Scary but excited:)
kenwas
Always enjoyed the movie and this shot gives me a whole new feel for the strength of that film. Thanks!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive scene Daniel....!!! Have a very beautiful lighting and great sense of depth.....!!!
nathalie06
Now I understand why John Ford has choose this place of Ireland... really so peaceful. and with this dramatic sky, that give another dimension. You know that Giancarlo has seen almost 20 or 30 times each movie of John Ford.... Western movies was there favorite one's ! A marvelous landscape Danny. Hugs
kansas
A beautiful peaceful scene. I love The Quiet Man and have watched it many times. Sorry you fell into the bog. Thanks for sharing the info and photo.
Punaguy
Looks quite windy here, but such a scenic shot...I had just expressed my concern for saftey in my latest post..having had a couple close calls myself yesterday...my fault, don't drive and try to look for shots, trees tend to jump out in front of your car! Very kewl Dan! Aloha!
i-popba
Oh..!! beautiful work..!! cool scene...love atmos, my friend.
DavidEMartin
A thousand years from now, some archaelogy major on a field trip will recover your shoes. Meanwhile, looking at the houses and the beautiful scenery, I can't help but wonder if the folks living there are thinking "I am so bored of this view!"
Buffalo1
Your capture is a salute to Ireland and a great film! (I'm half-Irish so I get to say that.) The "bog stuck" story reminds of the time I stepped off a sand dune while walking backwards while looking through the camera. Fell about 6 feet and then rolled the rest of the way down. What we photogs will do to get a pic.
GBCalls
Excellent work!
nongo
Such a wonderful peaceful feeling evoked here!!!!!! superb!!!!!
ascrazy
superb shot, i like this white house in the distance, it constructed fantastic perspective, thanks Danny:-)