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 (68)
athesdan
splendid capture
BibbyBear
Oh now.... this is a gorgeous shot Danny!! Words are not enough to describe how I feel when I see this photo! The tones in the sky are beautiful and a definite must-see at full size to appreciate the finer details in the clouds and fields. Wonderful. xx
elmurray
That beautiful golden sky is just divine Danny! The perfect time of day and the perfect capture. Well done!! Eileen xx
Fred255
A very moody photo, not a point of view I would have choosen I would have walked in front of the trees. This works so well, you truly are the best!
MedTran39
Beautiful!
rainbows
Oh! Danny. Such a movingly beautiful capture. The hues are sublime. Such a feeling of total peace in this moody shot. I love that the eye is lead through the trees to the fields yonder. This is a glorious work and I love it! Di.
Liam.
Very inspiring
drag
I like this pov. It's like coming through the trees and seeing this valley for the first time.
kenwas
Wonderful quote and shot! Thank you!
MrsLubner
Looking at this and saying the word "Downs" is like a hypnotic spell for me. Such a wonderful term and I've never seen it applied to anything here. Its denotes a place of wonder and magic... much like this scene instills in me. Excellent.
OldHippieKeyboard
This looks like paradise on Earth... Such warmth and serenity! Stunningly beautiful capture, Dan.
vlaaitje
wonderful glow, very poetic as well..a place where I would feel safe....wonderful magic colours in balance with mother nature..have a nice Wedding 6 August, enjoy it .....
BorisB
A gorgeous atmosphere with endless depth: excellent work!!
foxxmulder70
Wow great capture! Love that lighting, reminds me of childhood!
NightGallery
Your "placement" of the sun in this is great. Perfect spot, and a well composed scene. Great mood in this man.
KarmaSong
A very astute framing of yours, closing in on these trees extending their branches towards the last sunbeams of the day. A superb capture, Daniel, and the quotation by O. Chambers crowns it beautifully.
ascrazy
wonderful light, mood and place, thanks Danny:-)
tizjezzme
I love the softness, light and hues in this .. beautiful shot and view.
dariobeniher27
wow, so nice pic... lucky eyes
bpclarke
Gorgeous! Love the quote and the image. Superbly done. Bunny
Boofy
Magical shot! I can nearly smell the bark of the trees. Great pov. I love the glint of sunlight behind the tree. Jen
monjo71
Love the color palette and the scene. Beautiful work as usual Dan. :P
Digitaleagle
This is gorgeous great atmosphere!!!!!
Ionel
Superb colors and light! Wonderful picture and very interesting words!!!
sharky_
A time to relax and reflect. Beautiful. Aloha
dragonmuse
This is so beautiful. Your photos make me dream of being there.
auntietk
Light - composition - conrast - mood . . . what a perfect combination. This is absolutely gorgeous! And totally unrelated to your beautiful image, I couldn't help but see the name of a famous American broadcaster in your title. His name is Hugh Downs.
kansas
Oh my! A gorgeous scene. The glow is just marvelous.
romanceworks
I believe the mountains and sunrises and other wonders of nature are the gifts we receive to get us through the valleys. Lovely words and image. CC
gunsan
Breathtakingly beautiful!