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 (40)
Richardphotos
spectacular sunset and capture.isn't a blast to see these in person and be able to save for others to see?
lior
Very impressive mood! Thank you Danny for sharing with us this so wonderful image.
vlaaitje
wonderful words, and such a lovely golden sunset, lovely
BorisB
What a gorgeous sky with a powerful sun, it's my favorite theme!!
alhak
gorgeous capture and verse
OldHippieKeyboard
Beautifully captured image, Dan, and an excellent quote to accompany... Bravo!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic sky and clouds....!!! Beautiful warm colors....!!! Splendid photo Daniel...!!!!
PaxSV
Stunning sky! PaxSV
Gor111
A fantastic nature photography with this spectacular light and atmosphere! Wonderfully taken!!!
aljaysart
Beautiful capture and scene, excellent well done.
rockstrider
Beautiful mood and colours here Danny and I love those rays! Excellent capture my friend!!
gunsan
Such a drama in the sky, beautifully captured!
MrsLubner
I saw a falling star (not shooting, but falling...) Saturday night while standing on my front porch. I was amazed since we live so near city lights and can't see much of the night sky. And it seemed to fall forever. I have not shared that moment with anyone, keeping it to myself until now and, here, I see another breathtaking spectacle... you done a beautiful thing with a little help from mother nature.
LudyMelltSekher
My dear friend, Absolutely fantastic! Wonderful photography.Congratulations! A million stars **Have a wonderful day. Luminous blesing. Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
romanceworks
Mother Nature - William - and you = a stirring combo of unique artists. CC
toddaking
Beautiful picture. Todd
kansas
Awe inspiring!
rmtagg
Absolutely beautiful!
mark.spooner
A beautiful capture.
Valentin
The sky is incredible. A beautiful image!!
GiMi53
A picture to make a poster image... moody and spectacular all together ! Excellent photo, Danny !
gs1953
Magnifica!
witch_1612
Excellent!!!!
babuci
Wonderful golden capture.
rainbows
Oh! Danny this is beautiful in two ways. I adore the words of Shakespeare. I cannot believe I have never heard then before. I will remember them for they are true. A truly beautiful scene. Sensitive and serene. Outstanding work. Hugs DiDi. xx
JaneEden
This is so gorgeous and the words so true my friend - Excellent photography hugs Jane xx
MedTran39
Beautiful
Ionel
That is true! Wonderful capture, Danny!!!
bpclarke
A gorgeous capture! Superbly done. Bunny
tommorules
Amazing how the words still resonate today. Beautiful picture.