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 (59)
Ac-Dc
splendid view and very good postwork.
sharky_
Beautiful scenic view. Excellent. Aloha
durleybeachbum
Beautiful!
virginiese
wonderful landscape ! There is something magic in it ! great capture
tetsu-pino
Superb view!!! Excellent capture!!!
JeffG7BRJ
Now this I could sit and look at all the day long, nice to have you back and posting Danny, I hope the craic was good whilst you were over there in Blarney. I shouldn't really have to ask, as I'm sure it was, and plenty of the black stuff slid down your throat. I can see why you returned to County Mayo, especially when the scenery is like this. You have captured the essence of tranquility in this shot. Spectacular work. Bravo!!!!!
Littlejock
Beautiful POV, special mood and lighting. Wellcome back from your trip. Hugs my friend
timtripp
gorgeous!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo and wonderful place my friend....!!!!!
rainbows
I missed you so much, dear Danny!! A wonderful shot of a beautiful place. Huggies. DiDi. xx
kgb224
Welcome back Danny.Lovely view captured by you Danny.
Mondwin
Amazing view...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Janiss
Gorgeous composition and original presentation Danny!
erlandpil
Yes very good picture erland
NightGallery
Wow.. that is an inspiring place for sure. Great shot. Love to see other places I am sure I won't visit. Well done!
Ionel
Wonderful work, Danny! Almost like a place in heaven! :)
StandsInAwe
As always, just fantastic!! Welcome back... and looking forword to the shots.
gunsan
Glad to see you back after a great vacation. Love this landscape, so soft and mighty at the same time.
ledwolorz
Beautiful place and fantastic work.
KarmaSong
I'm really looking forward to seeing your Irish collection now that you're back home again. This photo from county Mayo is absolutely gorgeous and so typical of Connemara. Excellent, as always,Danny!
Punaguy
So easy on the eyes here Dan. Beautiful country, glorious shot! Aloha~
fredster66
This is an awesome image... beautiful landscape and welcome back!
mps
It is a lovely spot indeed.
mermaid
absolut gorgeous shot!
G_Mansco
Great view and it's presentation is really perfect ;O)
lior
Fantastic landscape,Danny!5*>Fav
stuart83
A stunning landscape, very mythical looking
Cosme..D..Churruca
sublime view!
Deane
Superbly composed and presented landscape!