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 (39)
rainbows
A superb shot, Danny. Absolutely beautiful...The land of My Grandfather and Grandmother too. God rest their souls. Diane.
Hendesse
A wonderful shot. I love the peaceful mood. Exellent POV. The sky looks fantastic too!!
Janiss
Such atmosphere, I love dark colors! Excellent shot!
erlandpil
For me a very nice picture erland
Zorg1955
A beautifull land, and a pict that honour your Grandfather Dany ........
BibbyBear
Excellent shot indeed! I love the serenity in this photo, the tranquility - definitely very symbolic of Ireland! Now if only I could get a glas of real Irish Guinness and sit in one of those boats............. Great shot Dan. xx
vulcanccit
very pretty, so peaceful!
MrsLubner
land of my grandfather as well, and grandmother. Someday I hope I can see it but for now, I'll be content looking at this gorgeous scene... magnificent photo of peace and contentment.
MedTran39
Super shot - beautiful scene!
GiMi53
Exactly the kind of weather one is expecting in Ireland ! Despite of the cloudy day, you made a great & moody picture, Danny ! Bravo !
mhyrdin
The weather looks like the French Britanny's weather .... The mood is very well captured Have a happy St. Patrick's day !
TwoPynts
The luck 'o the Irish upon ye me boy! Hava HSPD! And a killer scenic too, love the somber mood.
jgkane
Great POV and mood, Danny. As my old Irish granny used to say, "The grass is so green because it never stops raining, ya wee begger ye..". I went back after 35 years, last year to an aunt's funeral. I met lots of cousins, and visited places I only vaguely remembered from the late 1950s. Not a lot had changed in the lovely Glens of Antrim. I am sure our church will be quite full tomorrow morning to celebrate ould Paddy's day ( even if he did come from Scotland ;o) ) Regards, John.
Littlejock
Great mood and colours
Lara-Shaeya
Awesome!!! Excellent composition!!! I love the sky!!! Lara
CavalierLady
A pristine beauty there, aye, and a Happy St. Paddy's Day I'll be wishing you, as well. :)
BorisB
Impressive scene with a marvelous atmosphere!
amberlite
an overcast beaut! Slnte ;)
lizzibell
Beautiful...
nongo
Simply gorgeous Danny!!!!! Happy St Patrick's Day to you too!!!
Margana
An eloquent and poetic tribute.It's beautiful,Danny.
kenwas
What a moody and wonderful image. Thanks!
romanceworks
Such wonderful composition and lighting. CC
tallpindo
One of my great-grandmother's was a McCrory, but there is no lore or tales of her. Lynch is them that has resounded over and over.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and beautiful place my friend....!!! Splendid shot....!!!
elmurray
I love the moodiness of this scene. It is lovely, Danny. A Happy St Patrick's Day to you!
striving
Great shot. Love the vivid color and light even with the cloud cover. Nice stuff.
Punaguy
Picture perfect Dan...Aloha~
iaacf
What a wonderful mood. Great expression in this.
mps
Great shot of a lovely place.