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 (56)
flora-crassella
a beautiful and impressing night photo. Welcome back!
magnus073
Really incredible sight to behold at night, superb shot Danny
schonee
Excellent Shot and lucky you!
brycek
Beautiful capture..pretty lights!!
kgb224
Excellent night scene captured by you my friend.
JeffG7BRJ
I used to take my photo's leaving the docks Danny, I was in too much of a rush to get back to my car or coach on the way in. I haven't used the ferry for a few years now though, my son used to get cheap rates through the tunnel. Mind you since the petrol has risen so much, I haven't been doing much traveling far afield. Excellent capture and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
BorisB
What an impressive scene with pretty reflections!!
romanceworks
Wow- that's a beauty! CC
durleybeachbum
The only time I've seen this I had with me 50 plus 12-16 year olds all feeling sick. Sort of colours the image for me!
kimariehere
WOW exceptional night capture Danny !! love the lights on the waters reflecting !!!! so beautifully done!!!
Corwin13
Excellent shot
Alz2008
Wonderful capture and light, Excellent well done..
vlaaitje
wonderful night shot, so lovely with all the lights on
RobyHermida
Wonderful !!! :)
Fred255
You are the only person I know that can make Dover look great! Maybe you should try to sell this to Dover council for a publicity poster!
gunsan
Great night shot! Those all lights seem welcoming.
carlx
Excellent night harbour scape!!! Fabulous lights and reflection!!!
MrsLubner
That water just shimmers and glimmers and calls to the heart. Great shot.
kenwas
Such a fine shot and presentation!
babuci
Wonderful harbour nite.
tetsu-pino
Very beautiful night view!! Beautiful reflection makes fantastic mood!!! Very nice capture!!!
lucindawind
just beautiful !!
fredster66
Awesome, Dan!
MedTran39
Beautiful!
dragonmuse
Not an easy capture.. very well done.
kansas
Excellent night shot. Love the lights on the water.
MrsRatbag
Very lovely evening shot!
lior
A so stunning photograph by night! It's really wonderful,Danny and this artwork is a blessing! Have a nice and sweet day, Lior
artaddict2
I've never crossed the Channel by ferry nor have I used the tunnel. Fabulous shot Danny, another venture for me another day maybe!
tallpindo
Jewelike. This is where the cockleshells came back to from Dunkirk with the remnant of the pocket.