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 (51)
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
romanceworks
Your photos are never cliche ... and one never tires of seeing beauty , as beauty nourishes the spirit. A gorgeous sunset. CC
Janiss
Fabulous light and colors... again a composition that adore Danny!
featherwitch
That's right! And beauty is in the eye of the beholder... Beautiful shot of an ever-changing "cliche"! :o)
DCLEW2
Beautiful color. great frame. well done.
Hendesse
Wonderful golden light. I like very much the mood you've captured. Excellent shot and presentation!
Ac-Dc
wonderful view and postwork.
magnus073
Really spectacular shot and I am a huge fan of sunsets
ascript
Beautiful! ;)
TwoPynts
What a mood you captured here Danny, bravo!
kgb224
I love the golden colors Daniel.Excellent capture.
Mondwin
Really magical!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
amlondono
Superb composition and mood ! Ana
G_Mansco
Love it's splendid light Danny, a great shot ;O)
rainbows
I am enjoying the moment with you, dear Danny. A splendid capture, beautiful light and mood. Hugs. DiDi. xx
furuta
Beautiful golden light,great scene!!
rmtagg
great sunset! I enjoyed viewing it :)
BorisB
Gorgeous atmosphere and excellent work!!
SapUS59
Awesome image and beautiful vista, excellent work !!!
dorothylee
I never get tired of beautiful sunsets. Gorgeous scenic!
Meisiekind
Beauty can never be a cliche!!! Great capture and presentation! xx
carlx
Amazing scenery and sky!!! Perfect capture, Danny!!!
sharky_
Beautiful view and tones. Aloha
fredster66
Wonderful photo. Love the light and atmosphere. Surely one to calm the nerves...
RocksLady
Excellent work!!
MedTran39
Wonderful capture of this awesome sunset. I love it!
babuci
Wonderful place perfect presentation.
durleybeachbum
Stunning pic!
CavalierLady
Mesmerizing! I've never seen an entire landscape bathed in such golden light! Beautiful shot!
bpclarke
A truly golden place. Gorgeous shot. Bunny