Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (68)
tetsu-pino
Magnificent view!!! Excellent capture!!!
MrsLubner
This is a wonderful view of a peaceful and settled valley. It has a genuine look to it that meets the heart.
mairekas
Fantastic view! Thanks for sharing!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent photography and scene, well done...
carlx
Wonderful and very lovely vista!!! Superb colors, light and atmosphere!!!
timtripp
daniel, this is a superb image.... i hope you can stay away from the guiness long enough to get some pics for us.... in any event i hope you enjoy your vacation.
flora-crassella
....da würde ich nicht zurückblicken sondern bleiben! Eine wunderbare Landschaftsaufnahme!!!!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
very lovely!! have a great time!
busi2ness
Fantastic scene Dan, the mid tones are really well accounted for.
Meowgli
great shot love those clouds and light, really nice long dof too good work!
fractalinda
An amazing composition and shot! Wonderful depth, great lighting and beautiful colors. Love those clouds.
Lary
yay! Splendid presentation and photo! 10x
JeffG7BRJ
With scenes like this in the British Isles I often wonder why people fly to Spain just to lay on the beach turning red and swilling beer. In Ireland you can look at the scenery and get drunk on Guiness, and only have a sore head to worry about rather than all the skin peeling off your body. Lol. If you bring scenes like this back from your trip Danny I can't wait. The loch looks six miles long and it must be teeming with fish. Superb landscape. Bravo!!!!!
Meisiekind
Just magnificent scenery Danny and your capture is postcard material! :)
durleybeachbum
Beautiful! I agree with Jeff!
Alz2008
Beautiful image, Excellent well done..
LinaraTar
wow.. wonderful again!! =)
SapUS59
an excellent capture of such a magnificent landscape.
Hendesse
What a beautiful view. Fantastic colors, light and mood. Excellent shot!
kansas
A magnificent view!
sharky_
Beautiful capture with words of wisdom. Have a safe trip. Aloha
romanceworks
Such a beautiful landscape shot. CC
jeroni
fantastic colors, light and perfect
tallpindo
One needs time to look back. The future is impatient.
rawdodb
Gorgeous shot!!!!!!!!
vlaaitje
such a gorgeous place to sit there and think back to all good memories I have....
kenwas
What a fine vista Danny and I certainly look forward to the shots you take on your trip. Hope you have a great time!
MedTran39
Beautiful!
fredster66
Postcard worthy image. Beautiful.
Littlejock
Magic and unreal landscape. Sublime presentation and very special mood with this colours and light. Hugs