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 (63)
adrie
Gorgeous photoshot my friend, love the beautiful view....excellent capture.
flora-crassella
what a wonderful landscape!!!! Fantastic photo!
PD154
It's a beautiful country Dan there's no denying, super shot!
Enmos
Gorgeous, look at those lush banks :) Beautifully composed landscape capture Danny !
rainbows
Lilting and lovely, dear Danny, your love for the country shines in this capture. Hugs. DiDi. xx
Hendesse
Fantastic perspective and light. This photo is a real pleasure for the eyes.
M2A
Thank you for the travel and the fresh air, your photo is wonderful.
Octaganoid
Lovely scenery, the course of the river with the green trees and mountains in the distance make a nicely composed shot.
MC-Jay-One
Excellent shot !
schonee
WOW It would be like a dream to be there. Stunning Shot!!!!
RocksLady
Das ist einfach so schön 5++++++
lucindawind
absolutely gorgeous ...my ancestors( great+4 or 5 grandfather ) go back to Limerick 1740 ... and I would love to visit one day
mss
This looks like an old oil painting!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent capture
magnus073
They really look very lovely Danny and that mist really does add to the atmosphere of the image nicely
CavalierLady
Most beautiful vista! What lucky homeowners to live on those shores! Lovely soft mist, I can see why this area is so dear to you!
fredster66
Love the mood... outstanding image.
decie
well I live here and you show more beauty then i have ever seen, you have good eyes.
carlx
Impressive place and capture, Danny!!!
beatoangelico
MARVEOLUS CAPTURE...BRAVISSIMO..!!!
KarmaSong
A magical feel to this superb Connemara region which I know so well ! The beauty of the light here makes me wonder if a leprechaun was not passing by, by any chance ! Excellent capture, Danny!
dusty357
outstanding!
bmac62
Beautiful photo and a first class presentation Dan.
Cosme..D..Churruca
too much for my eyes... love it!
1010
Spectacular Danny, always a pleasure to view your images!
Richardphotos
I have asked people from Ireland if anyone actually says "top of the morn' to you" and it seems to be as much a fallacy as some language that construed wrong when it is transported across the pond. pristine landscape and quality work
MrsLubner
Danny, does it go on forever? It seems to. Like a rainbow, there must be a pot of gold when you reach the end... stellar mood, softness to wrap around the heart.
taurus
Stunning dreamy shot.
BorisB
SUPERB!!
MedTran39
Beautiful!