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 (58)
rainbows
I do not think you should turn off comments, dear Danny. It is our contact with you. Beautiful meadow down by the river. A fine and peaceful capture. Huggies. DiDi. xx
flora-crassella
this photo is sooo wonderful!!!
kimariehere
Wow Danny what an exceptional and most beautiful landscape/ boat composition this is!!! love the wildflowers surrounding the boats really just makes it for me !!! AWESOME!!!!
Flannelman
Wonderful shot. The old transmission make a great anchor. ;-)
carlx
Marvelous image, Danny!!!
NekhbetSun
Idyllic !
sintoock
No comment, She is completed !
vlaaitje
The wildflowers around the boat makes this image spectacular, wonderful view, and so moody
durleybeachbum
You are a master of these shots!
mermaid
the compo is just on the point...another great shot!
tallpindo
No need to explain. This is not underground with Charon.
Fred255
No problem Danny, It's always a pleasure to view your photos. And a honour to get comments from you when you can.
NightGallery
Awesome shot. Great scene and really nice place. Don't know what your circumstances are, but hope all is well or gets well soon!
schonee
Beautiful!
taurus
Wonderful shot, great composition
rocserum
sereen and peaceful, very well composed! RS
PR0XIM0
Perfect! Great shot Dan, composition, depht, colors, beautiful and peaceful scene, all works great in this shot
GBCalls
Awesome! Well done
fredster66
Wonderful composition, Dan.
kenwas
Beautiful image Danny!
BorisB
An excellent composition!!
jocko500
hope all be ok. wonderful shot
jeroni
Fantastic colors and details. Excellent shot
lucindawind
its wonderful ..perfect~
bpclarke
Tranquil and beautiful scene. Excellent capture. Bunny
magnus073
Great image Danny and captured so pefectly. Please leave on your comments my friend, we like to be able to comment on your images no matter what :)
Ionel
A classic beauty!!!
npauling
You have presented this boat so well. It is a lovely capture.
RobyHermida
Very nice work! ROBY
CavalierLady
Beautiful image! I have to agree that the flowers add a special charm. No need for apologies, it's a joy to view your images. Come back soon, take care and God Bless!