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 (44)
jeroni
excellente
Punaguy
Wow Dan this is so excellent...very painterly look....love the softness of the subtle colors and lighting...Well done my man!! Chrissy should love this! Aloha~
bpclarke
This is such a gentle and tranquil room. The lighting and soft colors are perfect. Superbly captured. Bunny
Margana
The purple/blue light is gorgeous. The perfect foil for the soft yellow tones...Beautiful. :^)
Zorg1955
Just perfect Danny ....Great mood here !
MedTran39
Beautiful!
sharky_
Beautiful shot and lighting. Excellent. Aloha
aquablue
Excellent shot !!! also a great balance of colors......
inshaala
Love the lighting in this and the general feel it gives the whole shot, but one rather major thing lets it down for me: It is not centred / straight :( Hope you guys had a great day out, count me in on the next time you decide to meet up in the "midlands" area (after oct 2nd tho ;))
CavalierLady
As you said, it is exquisite in its simplicity and serene beauty. Wonderful faith inspiring light that you have captured!
BibbyBear
Oh Danny, thank you for posting it and dedi'd to me too!! Firstly I just want to say that with regards to Rich's comment about it not being centred... having actually been there with you and seen it first hand, the only place to actually be able to stand and take this shot was by the doorway, which was to the right hand side however, if you look at the horizontal line of the alter, it is pretty straight to my eye - it seriously was such a tiny little chapel and having tried this shot myself and failing miserably, I think you have captured the true warmth and peacefulness that was there. The warm tones and the glow of the lighting are perfect and really sums up what it was like - I can honestly say that looking at this is like actually being back there. Thank you so much for posting it Danny and thank you again for a fantastic day out! xx
Ionel
Very beautiful capture! Wonderful light!!!
Janiss
Fantastic POV and how splendid are this tones... a marvelous shot Danny!
quarterscot
Beautiful, basically. I love the tiny candle burning on the simple table, a wonderful counterbalance to the splendour of the cross.
zoren
breath taking image, nice work!
rainbows
It is a truly beautiful capture, Danny. I feel the peace viewing. Superb shot. Di.
kansas
Beautiful! The cross is so ornate and gorgeous. Glad you shared this photo.
MrsLubner
Stellar mood in this. Tiny in size, grand in emotion. Excellent.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and wonderful photo Daniel....!!! Impressive lighting....!!!
RobyHermida
A very beautiful work... Congratulations!!! Roby
Richardphotos
I love the ornate wood work in some churches. a former client of mine that has been deceased for a number of years created such wood work all over the Southern US from Calif to Florida.I felt so proud that he asked me to do carpentry on his home and painting
gunsan
A wonderful place for meditation.
Gor111
A gorgeous indoor capture with this brilliant light here! Love the peaceful and silent atmosphere in here!!!
elmurray
What a wonderful moody and tranquil scene this is Danny. A joy to behold. A brilliant shot!
Littlejock
Your lighting is just lovely my friend. BRAVO
Flannelman
Good one, very tranquil. ;-)
romanceworks
Simple, elegant and inviting.
Onslow
Outstanding Danny ! The radiant peace this image portrays shines through everything else .
iaacf
A great mood ! Great compo as well.. to shortcut my remarks.. it is beautiful.
kimariehere
love the golden halo circaling the cross!!... so spiritual and wonderfully done