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 (52)
carlx
Marvelous capture and tribute!!!
mojo1917
beautiful photo and sentiments.
Firesnuffer
Stunning photo fitting perfectly with your sentiment.
BorisB
A wonderful dedication!!
amlondono
Beautiful tribute , beautiful photo . bravo!
mhyrdin
Perfect picture for this dedication ! My father who is 81 today and always a good musician and singer,often sing opera too.
Littlejock
Beautiful picture for this special singer. You touch my heart Danny. I love opera too. Thank you for this special dedication.
Hendesse
Stunning light, colours and mood. What a fantastic shot, a wonderful dedication!
jeroni
Perfect picture for this dedication
CavalierLady
Beautiful shot. Even our local "rock and roll oldies" radio station played Nessun Dorma in it's entirety as they announced Luciano's passing, even though that is not the genre of music they normally play. I hope his legacy will continue to shine as brightly as this beautiful image.
gunsan
Beautiful, beautiful! Together with the song a wonderful dedication!
aljaysart
Beautiful Capture.
Ionel
Very touching dedication, Danny! Superb work! Bravo!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful shot and fantastic tribute for a great of the opera.....!!!
Valentin
A most wonderful and artistic dedication!
rainbows
A superb shot and loving tribute, Danny. I heard Luciano sing this song live in Manchester. What a night!! treasured memories.. Beautiful memories too of your Father. Hugs. Diane.
jedink
He will be missed...
mark.spooner
Beautiful, lovely colour!
Shucoda
Amazing sky! A wonderful tribute to a great person.. Wonderfully done mate!
bpclarke
Magnificent! A fitting tribute for a fabulous talent! Bunny
MedTran39
Great tribute for Luciano! Awesome
babuci
We lost a shiniest star with his leaving. Wonderful dedication.
RobyHermida
Excellent Dedi------------------ ;O)
whtknight
Beautiful colors and light, a great tribute to a great man!
Richardphotos
I am not an opera fan but obvious he was the king of opera. excellent sunset and dedication
MrsLubner
the photo speaks volumes
sharky_
Beautiful capture and tribute. Aloha
Zorg1955
Huge tribute from you Dany ! So warm !
kansas
A gorgeous tribute to one of the greatest operatic masters of our age.
kimariehere
such an intesce and beautiful sky those plane really make this !!WOW!!