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 (50)
Janiss
Fantastic perspective, curious but wonderfull lanscape... great shot Danny!
odie
Wow.. that is stunning. Thanks for sharing that capture.
aljaysart
Beatuful Pov and beratuful Cliffs...
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid photo and impressive place my friend.....!!!!
Littlejock
Your POV and colours is unreal.. Super pic.. you took at fly?.... Impressive nature. thank you for sharing
rainbows
A superb capture, Danny! My feeling is that they are more spectacular on a gloomy day! Very beautiful work :-) I have visited this impressive spot, it took my breath away too. What a sight to watch he sea birds flying hundreds of feet beneath the cliffs. As I type I am listening to Luke Kelly singing "Song for Ireland"... the most perfect music to accompany this wonderful work!! Diane.
MrsLubner
Terrific pov. I like how you made sure that rock meets water is well displayed. The length of the shot takes you right down the cliff face. Very nice.
tizjezzme
Wow, Danny; this made me say 'wow' right out loud. What a view! What a scene! Gorgeous photo... I love it :)
leoshades
Quite keen!
dgrits
What a gorgeous shot! Are these the "Cliffs of Insanity" from The Princess Bride"...? lol! Very well done! Dan
elmurray
A stunning shot of these wonderful cliffs Danny!! Well done, my friend!
kansas
OMG! A most spectacular view! Breathtaking!
Hedepo
Your photo brings me back in time, uhhhhh 29 years ago when we visited these cliffs. loaded with birds making a lot of noice!! I still have very good memmories to this unique place, Thanks for sharring!! Have a nice evening Henk
MedTran39
Awesome - wonderful photo!
Zorg1955
Spectacular Danny !
Ionel
Superb view!!!
saeltari
Wonderful!
Digitaleagle
Fantastic shot of beautiful cliffs, awesome image!!!!!!
Margana
Tourist center, huh? :^( I wish they could leave beautiful places like these alone. I'd hate to turn around and see some ugly building. Wonderful capture, Danny. I can imagine myself standing there and taking it all in....
Cosme..D..Churruca
OMG ! This is impressive... love high cliffs... thanks for sharing Danny !
dragonmuse
This is gorgeous :) I play a game that has the cliffs of moher as part of the landscape. It is cool to see what they actually look like :) What an incredibly beautiful place.
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
Richardphotos
incredible view
sharky_
Really nice scenic view. Excellent shot. Aloha
gunsan
How exotic in my eyes, and how beatifull this view is.
OldHippieKeyboard
Breath-taking sight! Your capture is tremendous as is this beautiful location.
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--<--<@ (I am entering for my favorite because I continue without receiving the mail)
Gor111
Wowww this is a frightening beautiful shot! Fantastic!!!
tallpindo
A soldier and a farmer see it different from a teacher. Sitting or squatting changes the perspective from standing or lying down. So it is best to just take it as it appears, now.
alhak
spectacular shot! awesome vista