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)
TwoPynts
Majestic! The scope of the shot is so impressive. You did very well with the exposure. Thanks for the commentary too.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and impressive Gothic architecture and splendid photo my friend....!!!
nfrocer
Gorgeous shot!
DELMUR
wonderfull cathedral and image!
Littlejock
Your light, POV and colours is superb. Congratulations for your great pic.
MrsLubner
Circlular chess! Oh my gosh, something new for me to read up on! I love it. I used to be totally obsorbed in chess growing up, playing my first game against my grandfather at the age of 8. I was the club president of the chess club in high school and for 3 years I played a game against other members after school on my back patio. I taught it to my children at the age of 7 and my grandson is now a member of the chess club playing against other schools each month. He has my old carved wood set now and I often find him challenging his uncle at our kitchen table. I'm not much of a player now. During the late 670s, for a few years, I played games by mail with service men and British family members. But about 15 years ago I stopped playing altogether. Now I just help my grandkids with the game and watch their brilliant minds at work. This photo is great and so is the info on the chess game!
BorisB
Really a gorgeous architecture, wonderful light and very well done!!
vlaaitje
such an awesome depth....gorgeous view...well done
1010
It is spectacular to say the least, what a grand structure! Very impressive Danny!
StandsInAwe
Beautiful subject - marvelous capture Thanks for sharing.
kurtsart
Fantastic capture, exposure and architecture. I also really enjoyed your blog of that day :) Kudos Danny!
Ionel
Excellent capture and very interesting information!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fabulous pic ! Really !
dragonmuse
beautiful photo.. Wonderful how you captured the light.
sema_fox
Qualitative work! Good prospect of shooting. The big capture.
BibbyBear
Well I may have lived in Lincoln, but I am ashamed to say I never went in the Cathedral!!!??? What a beautiful place. The gothic architecture is amazing and the vastness of the ceilings leaves one feeling so small. A wonderful capture Danny. Brilliant. xx
KarmaSong
Great perspective, great light, great shot ! Congratulations , it's superb!
iaacf
It seems like a very impressive cathedral. I know how hard it is to take photographs like these. The contrasts are sometimes very difficult, but you managed to do a very good job here.
alhak
fabulous shot and history lesson!
kansas
Gorgeous interior of this cathedral. A very thought provoking narrative. Thanks.
elmurray
That is very beautiful Danny! A very, very impressive piece of photography. Well done! Eileen xxx
Silvra
Excellente Aufnahme!
Firesnuffer
Good Gosh, this is amazing!!!
Janiss
Wonderfull architecture and splendid capture!
mark.spooner
A beautiful capture!
stuart83
Superb capture & POV, lighting is stunning, you really made the most of your camera settings Stuart
MedTran39
Beautiful!
Zorg1955
Fantastic light !
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery A million stars from me. ** (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Have a wonderful Thursday,Hug and kiss in Your sweet heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@
RobyHermida
Dany!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations for your great pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)