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)
Fred255
You are amazing, you can make even a simple view like this look so very good
water
Beautiful work .
BorisB
A wonderful composition, very well done!!
Blush
What a view I love this and def a fav with me:) Hugs Susan~
BibbyBear
A must for full view! Brilliant light and a wonderful mood captured here Danny. The colours are amazing and it's just such a lovely, tranquil scene. Excellent capture. xx
vulcanccit
very awesome
maggiemai
Fantastic photo!! I really love how those trees stand out against the overcast sky. I think this is really beautiful countryside and you've captured all of its wonder. Love the POV of this pic!! :-)
dragonmuse
Lovely.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
cameraobscura2
I like the peacefulness this photographs displays. Thank you for sharing. egmont
sharky_
Very nice.....Beautiful capture. Aloha
MrsLubner
A "far-away" shot. One that has its own distance and creates one in the mind of the viewer. Great shot.
vlaaitje
love all in it, the depth, the colours, and the trees....but the mood makes this shot.....gorgeous
gunsan
Love it, everything just perfect, moody and beautiful!
kenwas
A special place to wonder for sure. Thanks!
iaacf
WOWWWWWW.. Moody...beautiful as a result of that.
mhyrdin
I love these wild spaces and landscapes ! This one is very different of those of Cosme De Churraca but also very attractive ! Bravo !
tallpindo
If this is the Chiltern Area of Exceptional Beauty then Stonor house is not far. I'd love to take the trail.
Littlejock
Beautiful mood and colours. Minimalist and lovely the row of trees.
Luka_30
Wanderful moody open space landscape!
jinet
Deep and whide view, beautiful photo !
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very beautiful photo my friend....!!! Very impressive sky.....!!!
monjo71
Love it! Great composition Danny!
GiMi53
Wonderful landscape... I love your composition & presentation, Danny !
Hendesse
Stunning mood and atmosphere you've captured here. Looks fantastic!!
elmurray
That is a beautiful piece of landscape photography, Danny!! The ominous looking clouds really add to the mood of the shot. Superb work! Have a great weekend. Eileen xx
kjpweb
Very beautiful - well composed!
kansas
Oh my! I can see why you like to wander in the place. So beautiful. Makes one think all is right with the world. Thanks for sharing. I love those trees and the wildflowers.
romanceworks
A lovely landscape, photo, and description. Imagine the history on that trail. CC
Ionel
Splendid capture! Very, very beautiful view!