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 (35)
Hendesse
Wonderful harbour impression, excellent captured and presented. Looks fantastic!
kenwas
Fine shot and great presentation.
Star4mation
Beautiful photo :) I love Cornwall. So wild and rugged!! I like to spend at least a week every year on holiday there :)
sintoock
Excellente composition!
gs1953
Bellissima immagine!
jeroni
excellent captured
amlondono
Fantastic capture ! Ana
MedTran39
Super!
RocksLady
Which for beautiful ships a port! A really beautiful picture! Greeting Rocksy
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely!
artaddict2
Amazing Composition!
Alex_Antonov
that is fantastic! 5!
Fred255
Lovely photo here Dan. It's not too long now until I'm in Padstow.
kansas
Such a picturesque little harbor town. Thanks for sharing.
timtripp
a perfectly marvelous photograph!
magnus073
Not only is your photo wonderful but you really completed this image for me with your in depth history of the area.
durleybeachbum
Lovely!
tallpindo
One has to sort of settle into an era to avoid being tossed on the shoals of modernity. I would chose 1290.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very beautiful photo my friend......!!!!!
CavalierLady
So different from any port town I have ever seen on this side of the pond, this image really portrays this town's personality. Such a contrast between the quiet and charming town on the hill and the hustle and bustle of the harbor during busy times. A lovely view and a lovely image!
BibbyBear
I love little harbours like this, there is so much character and so much to see. I could look at this photo for ages and see different things to delight my eyes. Wonderfully composed capture Danny. Hugs Chrissy xx
rockstrider
Great POV of the harbour with the sloping hillside streets in the background Danny! Excellent shot mate!
rawdodb
Beautiful !!!!!!
romanceworks
Such a lovely and colorful photo. CC
JeffG7BRJ
I'm hoping to have a few days along the Welsh coast this year, I haven't decided next year yet, but it's between Devon & Cornwall or North West Scotland. Excellent capture Danny, this is the type of place I like to explore. Keep them coming, it might just sway me.lol. Super narrative, excellent information. Bravo!!!!!
marybelgium
beautiful place and shot !
erlandpil
Fine shot and great presentation. Agree here erland
mps
Wonderful looking harbor.
dorothylee
Great capture of this awesome location. Fabulous!
Littlejock
Beautiful Colours and composition. Excellent vision