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 (38)
TheSeekerr
The reflections in the water are fantastic, really helps the atmosphere in this shot
BibbyBear
A beautiful tranquil scene with lovely tones to the reflections in the water. The grass looks really lush and the sky adds a really moody atmosphere. (And isn't it always the way, overcast and dull when you go somewhere specifically for photographing!!! sigh!) Excellent capture. xx
romanceworks
What a lovely scene - so serene and your words make it even more magical. Gorgeous photo. CC
Hendesse
Wonderful mood and light. An excellent and magical shot indeed!!
elmurray
What a beautiful and serene image this is Danny! Wish I was there! Wonderful shot! Eileen xx
carlx
Wonderful and very peaceful scenery!!! Excellent light, mood and reflection!!!
BorisB
A nice place for relaxing!!
PhrankPower
What a lovely scene.
1010
Picture perfect Danny, it could be a wall hanging!
Zorg1955
You've done something wonderfull Danny . How such a lovely place could exist ?
MrsLubner
This is a little piece of heaven, I know it is. And you have done such a gorgeous job of capturing it. I feel like I can step off in this scene and wander forever.
drag
Beautiful place. The little boathouse looks like a place a gnome would live. That what it reminds me of a fairy tale.
vulcanccit
very pretty, lovely shot
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful place and photo too....!!! Great atmosphere and impressive sky....!!!
kansas
The larger version is wonderful. Such a beautiful place. I like the sky. Really sets a mood.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Superb pic of a great landscape Danny ! Super.
marybelgium
amazingly beautiful !
Doree
It's difficult to find superlatives that match the picture. A great piece of work, Daniel.
MedTran39
Awesome picture and so peaceful looking!
Loloe
Great image! love the mood!! Bravo Danny!!!
Littlejock
Great mood and atmosphere. Great lighting.. Big Hugs Danny
monjo71
Beautiful Image Danny. I am enjoying the diversity of your posts. John
cameraobscura2
I feel that at any moment the clock will be turned back centuries and see Walton casting his fly fishing line into the stream. Thank you for sharing. egmont
alhak
wonderful shot
gunsan
What a mood Danny. I feel it resembles an old landscape painting by the great masters.
sharky_
Love the little history story here especially the Emu chasing after the Bishop. Aloha
JillianElf
A wonderful spot and a fantastic work!
dragonmuse
What a lovely and serene scene.
kc-bone
Excellent image!!
sirdavid
Beautiful photo which has the look and feel of a Constable painting. Superb scenary and reflections in the water. Interesting bit of history too.