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 (68)
Igolochka
WOOOW!!! Truely great shot of this fantastic place!
babuci
Thi is a wonderful landscape and looking forward to the this year collection.
BorisB
Wonderful Land! (reminds me of the great "Shadows"-hit...;-))
jocko500
if you see the little people take a photo of them . this is super looking
gunsan
Fantastic landscape and capture!
Iceshark39
Beautiful, peaceful shot. Lovely!
CavalierLady
What an idyllic scene.... a most beautiful place and I'm sure you will relish every moment of your time in the land of your ancestors! :)
MOODYBLUE92954
A MONTH IN IRELAND YOU LUCKY DOG. HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME. I'LL BE WAITING FOR MORE GREAT PICS
Ionel
Beautiful! Excellent view!!!
npauling
I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip to Ireland if this is anything to go by. The lighting in this capture is so beautiful.
MrsRatbag
Stunning view, I wish I was there!
magnus073
Superb photo Danny, have a great time on your trip
Charberry
Simply beautiful!! :o)
lizzibell
Beautiful view...
JDoc
The land of my ancestors is truly a beautiful land, and you have done it justice. Thank you!
ledwolorz
Beautiful landscape and wonderful photo.
KarmaSong
Wonderful Emerald Isle, and superb capture, as always, Danny!
NekhbetSun
Breathtaking! love to be there ~
rainbows
A beautiful capture, dear Danny. I know you will enjoy your trip. Hugs. DiDi. xx
dragonmuse
Absolutely beautiful!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful place and fantastic shot my friend......!!!!
junge1
Beautiful view Danny. Ireland has such a diverse scenery!!!
nikolais
Dan admit we know so little about our past (archives). attitudes often matter more than events. a fabulous landscape!
Fidelity2
It is really cool. 5+.
Optiramma
Take us with you! lol Superb capture!!! Have a splendid journey, kiss a blarney for me!
artaddict2
Awe inspiring landscape !
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.Enjoy your trip to Ireland.
Ahmed_finearts
oooooh very nice & romantic shot LOOKING BACK
monjo71
Another stunner. Love it!
bpclarke
A lovely and tranquil scene. Bunny