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 (33)
mhyrdin
It looks like a postcard but there is something more personal in it ... I like very much this view ! Bravo Dan !
dragonmuse
What a wonderful spot to explore. Very nice shot. Thanks for sharing it and the story :)
Richardphotos
I bet you enjoyed immensely, I know I would.were you able to scale the tower? beautiful city
Fred255
Great looks like a super city to walk around. I have never been there yet.
BibbyBear
Well, as a girl who's been about a bit, geographically speaking, I can say that I lived in Lincoln, well, in an outlying village, but I worked in Lincoln so know the city very well and you have captured the cathedral beautifully. The POV is great as it also shows the old narrow, steep streets that surround the cathedral area. Great shot Danny, a little trip down memory lane for me, which has left me with a nostalgic warmth now - thank you! xx
kurtsart
Very interesting architecture and capture! Excellent work. PS Happy belated Birthday Danny! Kurt
Janiss
Interesting architecture .... splendid shot!
Blush
Very interesting... And indeed it does look like a post card I just uploaded a new one too hope you drop by and see me If you already have please forgive me....grin Excellent render as always Hugs Susan~
Cosme..D..Churruca
Beautifully captured ! Very very fine.
Zorg1955
A nice visit of this very nice town !
MrsLubner
it is so amazing to me to hear someone talk about something being built more than 150 years ago. Our country is so new in comparison to the rest of the world and we do seem to love to tear things down faster than we are to maintain or restore them. This is such a quaint and lovely veiw!
iaacf
Could it be more British.. I doubt it very much. Great picture !
stuart83
Excellent POV & capture, your border is like looking through a window from a bygone era Stuart
Dianthus
Lovely image:)
LudyMelltSekher
@>--->--- Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Photography.Impressive!! Congratulations with all my heart!! Every day your work is more beautiful!!! A million stars and roses deserves this artwork, **~@>--->--- @>--->--- @>--->--- ** (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy@>--->---
kansas
Wonderful place to explore. I think I will go in and have some 'goodies'. The tower and the stone structures are so great. Things made these days don't last as long. Thanks for this and the bit of history. Looking forward to more.
vulcanccit
love the colors in this perfect perfect perfect
Boofy
I agree with all the above. It is nice to see the town as well as the cathedral. Nice POV. Jen
nikolais
Dan, another perfect piece of art
sharky_
The neighborhood is really hand reaching distance. Excellent shot. Aloha
tallpindo
The Encyclopedia Britannica of 1959 had a picture of Lincoln cathedral with two tall wooden spires, one of which had it's top knocked off in a lightning strike in the middle ages. I no longer can find these pictures. London burned in a great fire which only St. Paul's survived as a ruin. This view could date to 1600 and has inset windows in brick that became code and no overhanging fronts that were outlawed after the fire.
RodolfoCiminelli
A excellent shot and fantastic place my friend.....!!!
elmurray
Lincoln is indeed a very lovely city and you have really done it proud with this picture postcard shot. Well done, Danny and I look forward to seeing more. Have a great week. Eileen xx
spm91g
Fantastic capture!!
chrissy16
Great work
TwoPynts
Nicely captured Danny -- I feel like I am there. Belated Happy B-day!
vlaaitje
such a wonderful image, love the Cathedral as well.....a perfect view...well done
romanceworks
So wonderfully picturesque and steeped in history. Excellent shot. CC
Margana
My eye goes right to that little green sign. Lovely shot, Dan. The soft blue sky adds a lot to the feel of this.
lizzibell
Nice work...