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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (42)
Janiss
Such fabulous mood.... again an excellent shot Dany!
carlx
Wonderful image with awesome POV and lonely mood!!! Excellent capture!!!
Hendesse
Excellent POV and wonderful mood. Superb shot, looks fantastic!!
Zorg1955
Excellent atmosphere Dany !
42n8
Well spoken words at that. Gorgeous view could sit here for hours contemplating, this makes me feel i'm there already.
TwoPynts
Old Al was a wise mine. You tilt my world. :)
mark.spooner
An excellent piece of work!
Ionel
Superb view! :)
gs1953
Ottimo panorama!
Silvra
Tolle Scene mit dem Boot im Vordergrund! Excellent!
MrsLubner
So quiet, so beautiful and almost endless to the eye. Such a calming mood here. Good shot!
elmurray
Do you know what I really love about this one Danny? The boat in the foreground. It is just the perfect starting point, leading your eye into the picture, skimming over the calm water, and all the way through to the receding scenery. A wonderful shot! Bravo!
iaacf
A great mood, mostly because of the clouds that seem to be a roof of this landscape.
jacro
j'ai l'impression qu'il ne va pas tarder pleuvoir!,atmosphe impressionnante,beaux reflets sur ce lac et beau sujet de premier plan,excellent shot
vlaaitje
again such a wonderful dramatic mood, love the boat...
MedTran39
Awesome!
BibbyBear
Absolutely stunning view. Excellent perspective and a wonderfully moody atmosphere. I love the little boat in the foreground, it adds a touch more depth to the scene. Great capture Danny. xx
kimariehere
how beautiful this place is !!!... love the boat too ...what an atmosphere!! ...love this!
Richardphotos
stunning vista/capture
dragonmuse
Gorgeous capture :)
RobyHermida
Friend, a very beautiful picture That place but wonderful Dani... Some day I would like to see your pictures of orchids.... they will be wonderful!! Congratulations!! Roby ;O)
NightGallery
Excellent work. Love the shadows around the boat. Really nicely framed as well.
sharky_
The boat completes the story to this picture. Beautiful. Aloha
foxxmulder70
Absolutely a stunning shot! Simply beautiful!
kansas
A beautiful place. Wonderful solitude here it seems.
Kelena
wonderful image:)
alhak
superb shot! love it
shemosus
you inspire me man .what a talent you had.
rockstrider
Another wonderful view of this beautiful island - fantastic mood!
RodolfoCiminelli
Great and beautiful place and splendid photo Daniel.....!!!!