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 (37)
Hendesse
Wonderful mood, colours and light. A beautiful image!!
jedink
Beautiful image, and quotation from the man himself, ty.
nfrocer
Very beautiful shot here, I like it a lot!
Littlejock
The light/colours of the sand boat and water is perfect. Excellent work my friend
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic place and wonderful photo Daniel....!!!
elmurray
It looks like there's a storm brewing!! I just love the subtle lighting in this shot, Danny. Well done!
mhyrdin
That's colors of some place in Britany !! I like the mood of this shot ! Bravo Dan ...
rockstrider
Wonderful scene and fantastic composition!
gsb
Cool POV! Excellent shot!
Richardphotos
excellent composition
mps
Lovely shot.
sema_fox
Remarkable composition, boats emphasize depth of the staff and a line of prospective horizon!!!
Osipenkov
Superb!!!!!! 5+ It's my favorite!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend,Fantastic Photography A million stars from my **** Thank you very much for your comments. Happy day, Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
dragonmuse
Beautiful, quieting scene. Love the quote as well :)
1010
Awesome shot Dannie, could be a wall hanging!
MrsLubner
a fabulous view with good mood. calm, pensive, serene. I really love the compo and the subdued light.
RobyHermida
Very nice capture Dani!!!!!!! :o) Bravo!!! Roby ;O)
kimariehere
incredible compo love the subject and colors !! wonderful to see!!
Zorg1955
Great capture Dany !
kurtsart
Love the variations of colors and placement of the boats! Kudos!
sharky_
A little taste of beer will get me out of my prison. Have a nice week end my friend. Excellent capture. Aloha
lizzibell
Nice view...
erlandpil
Wonderfult image erland
tallpindo
When your window of opportunity shrinks to the immediate moment, only those things you can see can add to what you already have. You build a visual wall. On the wall hangs your entire intellectual sum. It was mere chalk and the wind blew the dust away. Even a calculation in your head takes way too long. Remembering a familiar face, an eon.
alhak
that's pretty deep thoughts you have! great shot...now you have me thinking!
mark.spooner
A lovely piece of work!
Janiss
Fantastic mood and such superb colors!
kansas
A beautiful secluded cove. Such a beautiful photo.
BibbyBear
Beautiful colours and textures in the sand and I love the shimmering light on the water but those clouds look quite ominous - I hope you managed to avoid the storm?? xx