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 (44)
virginiese
very nice mix of colors. Nice shot !
flora-crassella
… I “love” stones! And these are particularly beautiful - exactly like your photo!!!!!
iaacf
The variety of shapes and colors is unbelievable.. Great shot.
MrsLubner
If you sit long enough and gaze at these stones, or any beach stones such as this, you sooner or later begin to wonder about their "story." There is something about water washed and rounded stones that always makes me think deep thoughts.
JeffG7BRJ
I would love some of these for my tumbler Danny, they have already been worn smooth by countless tides so do not require much work. Just a coating of polish to make them shine and look as though they are still wet. Excellent capture, and as PJ suggests, somewhere in this pile is a good story to be told. You know the saying a rolling stone gathers no moss, I can't see any on these guys. Bravo!!!!!
kenwas
I can see why, such great textures and subtle color variations.
tallpindo
The clock clock sound of a certain size and density and shape of stones. It has interesting shades and smoothness too.
taurus
So simple yet a wonderful shot & presentation.
Janiss
Wonderfull textures and colors... an amazing composition with a subject that I adore Danny!
mermaid
I just love this shading of colors... and pebbles are fascinating anyway...fine shot!
Margana
Beautiful capture, Danny. I love the muted tones....
carlx
Wonderful close-up, Danny!!! Splendid colors, light and textures!!!
babuci
Excelent close capture of the rocks. Nice colors.
MedTran39
Great capture
kansas
Nice picture of these stones.
jeroni
excelente captura amigo
KarmaSong
This photo brings back memories of outings along the 'Bothar na Fharraige' ( sea road) between Galway and Spiddal! Time flies by so fast, and wears us out far more quicker than it does with these pebbles! Excellent capture, again, Danny!
jocko500
real cool shot
magnus073
Very lovely photo Danny, a perfect natural blending of colors
romanceworks
Lovely and relaxing. CC
Littlejock
Great subjet and idea Danny. Excellent shot. I will save also
Sans2012
I have many a shot similar to this, and all ways find them relaxing. Cheers Danny and nice idea:)
MrsRatbag
Great mix of shapes, and it looks like it's beginning to rain... nice shot!
StandsInAwe
just beautiful! So peaceful.
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful photography Congratulations!! A million stars from me.** Thanks you very much for you comments. Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy
lizzibell
nice shot...
cfulton
Fantastic, great for a rock-top! Cheers, Clive
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Cosme..D..Churruca
excellent Danny!
tetsu-pino
Fantastic capture!!!