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 (60)
fredster66
Beautiful. Great composition and mood!
sintoock
Excellent,superbe composition, ambiance très réussie!
Janiss
A brilliant composition with splendid colors and light... I adore Danny!
Wales
Excellent image!
DaveDavis
Gorgeous, Love the moody - warm feeling from this. Love the sun treatment as well.. Outstanding Work!!
rockstrider
Now this has definite WOW factor! Superb scene and atmosphere you've captured here Danny - excellent work mate!!
CavalierLady
Beautiful image, Danny! Glad you got some R&R. A stunning view with the golden water and silhouette!
Hendesse
A fantastic view and mood. Wonderful light and colors. Excellent shot, looks very beautiful!
Fred255
Beautiful photo! Perfect light and POV.
kenwas
beautiful Danny.
StandsInAwe
excellent shot
bpclarke
A lovely and dreamy capture. Bunny
delaorden_ojeda
Gorgeous and superb ! excelent atmosphere, bravo !
durleybeachbum
What a surprise! A beautiful photo to remember the meeting with.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
amlondono
So Dreamy and beautiful , Excellent capture , Ana
Realm_Of_Illusion
I love Cornwall, it's beautiful and mysterious place. How great it must have been to see an old friend! This is a beautiful photo, the atmosphere is awesome and the composition really beautiful, great capture :)
GiMi53
Magical ! Thank you Danny for sharing so well your enthusiasm about your homeland !
kshaiala
breath-taking capture
mbz2662
Wow~ That's beautiful!
G_Mansco
What a beauty, Danny! How great you saw your friend, sounds splendid!
artaddict2
Very impressive, perfect light. Top Notch Stuff!
BorisB
Amazing scenery with wonderful atmosphere!!
luisamota
beautiful image of a fabulous place.
Meowgli
lovely =)
Blush
Love this moody atmosphere... Beautiful Hugs Susan~
stuart83
Superb landscape and capture
Digitaleagle
I really love a beautiful sunset, this one certainly is awesome shot!!!
babuci
So magical with all the wonderful pastel colors.
Damia
What a gorgeous shot. Amazing. :)