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 (47)
leftbehind
Excellant shot. I miss the greens of Ireland. I dont think theres another country like it considering its size. A photographers paradise for sure.
Littlejock
Beautiful sky.. and deep landscape, the clouds and shadows.. make better.. Excellent picture
Richardphotos
I have never been to Europe but this is exactly what I would imagine Ireland to be. very green and picturesque.super pov
Sekadhar
Many asociation I got now - did I pray enough before my birth?! Ha, ha...think not! But never is too late for that! Beautiful greean Irland on this fantstic photo!!! Superb!!!
creanum
Beautifull landscape......
limnson
I can smell the cool morning breeze, this sight sends a familiar vibration through my irish bones. Nice work!
Mondwin
Soooooo wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxxx
mps
I think Ireland is a pretty country. This shot confirms it.
busi2ness
What a splendid vista. Could it be what the poet had in mind when he wrote the words: I am not yet born; provide me With water to dandle me, grass to grow for me, trees to talk to me, sky to sing to me, ...
Joko-Style
Beautifull Shot!
marybelgium
simply beautiful !
kenwas
What a sublime location. I wonder who owns the little house which appears to be abandoned. For sale perhaps? What a dream.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic place and excellent photo of very beautiful colors and natural lighting too.....!!!
BorisB
A wonderful scenery with exciting diagonal lines !!
teoratiu
Fantastic capture, a real Irish landscape and building. Great.
Hendesse
Wow...how beautiful. A gorgeous view and fantastic light. Excellent!!!
CavalierLady
How very serenly beautiful. I would love to see Ireland one day. Besides their love of poetry, they have some great music, which I enjoy often.
Syrup
A charming if not remote place.A wonderful image! :B eaver !
lafayette
Superb landscape like i love!You have a very great chance to live in this wonderful country!
short_ribs
What a shot mate! Some interesting info to go with it too... Thanks for sharing! Hope you are having a great weekend! :)
soulofharmony
the beauty of the emerald isles.. gorgoeus Dan ... x
vlaaitje
gorgeous view...perfect landscape......love the water and the clouds
Onslow
Gorgeous scenery !
Biffowitz
Superb choice of camera angles, I find the lines very soothing. Wonderful shot!
Mayliah
I dream of visiting Ireland one day...with my camera, of course. This is such a beautiful picture. I can almost feel that sunshine on my face.
tommorules
What a truly amazing place, great secluded (well almost) beach. Thanks for sharing!
gingerlou
Lovely shot, very peaceful!
Nath06
Sublim capture and landscape!!!
nathalie06
Wonderful place ! I've read nothing about this poet, but I'm really curious to discover him after what you tell us. I could easily imagine how it must be an inspiration to stay in a so wild place, in perfect harmony with the Nature, alone, perfect for written ! Ireland for shure will be one of my next trip. I like this enormous and pure cloud over the hill, pure poetry ! Thank you Danny. Have a nice Sunday. Hugs
rainbows
Beautiful, Danny.. Adore this Irish treeless landscape.. Thank you.. I shall look up yer man.. Hugs. Di