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 (41)
kenwas
I an excited about this mini series. A great region and will be most excellent through your eyes as this opening shot shows!
amlondono
Can't wait to see the series , Beautiful Cornwall ! . This one is beautiful ! Thanks for sharing. Ana
Hedepo
A wonderful capture of a very peaceful scenery!! Looking forwards to see the whole series. Have a very nice weekend Henk
MrsLubner
So quaint and it is what I pictured whenever the old people of the family got together and talked about places like Cornwall. Seems as though my family had been to or lived in every place that was beautiful and friendly. :-) I love this view - the houses sticking their backsides out on the last bit of green earth, as close to the water as possible, as if being any further away might cause them to crumble. A wonderfully rich sight. Great photo!
JaneEden
Welcome back and good to know you have had a great time. This is a lovely scene and one I remember well of when I spent time there. Excellent POV and great capture. I am looking forward to the next in the series!!!
frankman
splendid Picture. Looks like a cordial place
LudyMelltSekher
{@}~>---Hello my dear friend, A wonderful Photography full of harmony and beauty. Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars and applauses from me.** Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
bpclarke
So classic and picturesque! Very tranquil scene. Excellent capture. Bunny
vlaaitje
enjoy your time, lovely place to explore, would love to live there near by the water. Have a lovely time with the UK meeting tomorrow, and don't overdo your arm!! Because you must turn the wheel to go back home...
MedTran39
Gorgeous!
Ionel
Wonderful capture, Danny! Superb view!!!
auntietk
What a wonderful place this must be! Wonderful capture.
kansas
Such a picturesque place. Thanks for sharing. This will be a wonderful series.
Hawk23
Looks like this place has a bit of history, excellent shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
Beatufiul place and excellent photo my friend....!!!
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful place. Fantastic details and clarity!
42n8
Oooh i love this place brings back happy memories of our holiday wonderful capture
Littlejock
Great scene, colours and composition is lovely Sure you enjoy so much there
Jofurowa
Compo, light and POV are excellent. Very good work.
Valentin
You have caught the spirit of this place perfectly... It's a wonderful photo!
tizjezzme
This is so nice, I Look forward to seeing more!
PeeWee05
I have to say ARGH here Dan. I think the sky is terribly over exposed as are the whites of the buildings (not as much as the sky thou). I think an ND Grad filter or a render between 2 exposures would've been very effective and produced a far more pleasing result. Otherwise I think the shot is delightful in the composition and mood.
Sherena
Fantastic place and view...lovely light!!
Boofy
Now that looks like a great place to charge the batteries and breath new life into a tired soul! Lovely pic and I too look forward to more in this series. I love the composition and how it sweeps the eye around the scene. Thanks for sharing. Jen
iaacf
Very scenic view at tis village.. A beautiful place to live I assume.. A real nice capture.
elmurray
This is such a lovely tranquil scene, Danny! Such an idyllic place. A great capture!
OldHippieKeyboard
With a beautiful view like this to start with, it's gonna be a fascinating series. This reminds me of a scene in the old Christopher Lee movie, "The Wicker Man."
jocko500
the town is wonderful looking and the sky and lake is cool too
lior
Excellent capture,superb composition;as always!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Thanks for sharing it Danny. Superb!