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 (55)
idiot_sphinx
I am always amazed at the architecture from ancient times ! What a perfect capture !!~BRAVO~!!
tr4cey
Brilliant shot. Love the mist!
jedink
To be in an area of the world surrounded by history must be great. Good shot mate.
Luka_30
Wanderful photo, so misterious atmosphere!
spm91g
Brilliant work!!
Janiss
Fantastic atmosphere ... a great capture Dany!
42n8
Wonderful POV and shot. A very atmospheric setting, it's like all the past is about to show up before your very eyes
Hendesse
Impressive castle, excellent captured. Excellent POV and fantastic mood. Superb image!!
KarmaSong Online Now!
A place I would often see and pass by during my two-year stay in Galway!...This is a fine and atmospheric capture, beautifully rendered ! Sl leat !
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic architecture and splendid photo....!!! Have a great atmosphere....!!!
elmurray
What a very mystical and atmospheric shot this is Danny. You'll have to pop back sometime and partake in the medieval feast! Great capture!! Have a great weekend! Eileen xx
MrsLubner
This is such an exciting shot! I am so very drawn to it. The pov you've used gives it a powerful and ancient look and the mist is like icing on the cake. This is just a great photo!
sema_fox
In full screen mode of viewing impresses, takes place effect of presence. Quality at height!!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Great historical building! love the photo :) Cathy xoxoxo
bclaytonphoto
very moody
gs1953
Immagine super!
BibbyBear
I love your POV. The misted vignette really helps to bring out the moody atmosphere to this shot. Great textures to the stones. xx
mark.spooner
Beautiful work!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend,This is gorgeous! Fantastic Photography!!!! A million stars from my *** Thank you very much my friend, for your comments. Hug and kiss in Your heart and happy day Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
carlx
Awesome POV, light and mood!!! Outstanding capture!!!
Ionel
Excellent capture! Very interesting point of view!!!
dragonmuse
beaitiful The mists enhance the feeling of mystery :)
drag
Perfect day for this shot. Wonderful pov and capture.
marybelgium
wonderful atmosphere ! excellent !
jocko500
cool shot. little mist too
MaydaMason
so mystic! love the mood!
babuci
Love the mist surround a castle. Looking your shot I hear swords clashing to defend this forth, so moody for a morning battle..but this is just me.
Silvra
Excellente Aufnahme!
rainbows
A sublime shot that speak to my soul, Danny. My Grandmother was born in Galway. We visited there many years ago. A truly wonderful work from you, so moody it has "Ireland" at its heart. Love this one :-) Diane.
Richardphotos
35,000 mile tour? I had no idea that Scotland had that many miles in it!haha clerical error? astonishing capture and the fog adds greatly to the mystique