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 (50)
KarmaSong
Wonderful and violent contrasts in light over this part of Ireland you've rendered with outstanding beauty and mastery.
flora-crassella
… uniquely beautiful and tendencyful photo!!!
JeffG7BRJ
A very atmospheric shot Danny, makes me long to be there, maybe a few years to late though, I should have gone twenty years ago or more. Still a slight chance I may make it yet, but it won't be this year. I have already put off one trip due to the awful weather, I was going to do the Welsh Coast from Dee side to Cardiff, but had to postpone for one reason or another. This is very tempting Danny, with scenes like this calling me. Excellent work and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
MedTran39
Absolutely beautiful!
BorisB
Gorgeous sky and amazing colors, great work!!
tallpindo
This is a picture I have been waiting to see since I lived next to the O'Briens. Even when I met the twins grown up I did not fully appreciate black Irish beauty.
magnus073
Spectacular one Danny and I have so enjoyed the Irish shots you took, great work
Janiss
Absolutely gorgeous Danny... suh marvelous colors and mood!
romanceworks
Have truly enjoyed your Ireland series - and this is a stunner. That water looks like liquid gold. CC
lucindawind
stunning landscape and photo !
YARDOBE
Love the presentation,how the drop shadow is warped,not the pic itself....cool!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture and another beautiful scene, Excellent well done..
gunsan
Oh my....those colors!!!!!
artaddict2
Love the colour tones, beautiful moody scene Danny!
carlx
Amazing scenery and mood!!!
CavalierLady
Brilliant light and color, wonderful deep blues and golden yellows... moody but majestic!
Margana
Beautiful work on this capture, Danny. I love the color palette and those wonderful reflections and clouds. That must've been quite a sight. Lucky you! -M :^)
sema_fox
Very beautifully. A composition remarkable!!!
G_Mansco
Outstanding beauty, Danny. It's so powerful ;O)
jeroni
Beautiful capture
lizzibell
Beautiful...
durleybeachbum
Great sky!!
Hendesse
Fantastic colors, light and what an impressive mood. Excellent shot!
Iceshark39
Gorgeous sky! And a fantastic shot!
Cosme..D..Churruca
pity this series is going to an end... love it!
dragonmuse
Powerful tones... looks like a storm is soon to break.
tetsu-pino
Fantastic mood and beautiful scene!! Excellent capture!!!
bpclarke
Very moody and beautiful! Such rich colors. Bunny
MrsLubner
Oh Danny Boy...the boat, the boat is callllllling.... (Or something like that) Can't help it. When I see this I am filled with Irish folks songs. Excuse me while I hummmm a bit........... :-)
jocko500
super looking work