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 (48)
flora-crassella
wonderful castle! Great photo!!! ...at that time one knew, how one builds for the eternity!
decie
cool looking building built with the taxpayers money no doubt lol great capture.
carlx
Amazing old castle!!! Fantastic presentation, my friend!!!
timtripp
superb photograph!
bmac62
Great Danny. I've been through half the castles in Germany but haven't had an opportunity to step foot in the British Isles. Maybe one day...
prutzworks
beautiful composition
rocserum
have you been in the dungeon to? A creepy place to see! I've stand on that tower several years ago. Been there twice, wonderful castle, great holiday memory with this great picture!RS
flavia49
estraordinary picture and info!
lucindawind
oh my its so beautiful ! excellent shot !
mss
So beautiful and old. Looks like a big place. Must have taken a thousand years to build! Wish I could see it in person, but your photo is the next best option...
kansas
Magnificent castle. I'm so glad these old castles are still standing.
adrie
Gorgeous photoshot my friend, excellent capture.
BorisB
Really an impressive building with a nice frame!!
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
sandra46
I agree, it's one of the finest pieces of Norman architecture. Thank you for this wonderful photo!
schonee
WOW & WOW!!!! I LOVE it!!!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.You are doing this Castle proud with a wonderfiul capture of it.
lyron
Fantastic view!!!
M2A
A certain charm, i like it.
bpclarke
A beautiful capture. Showing areas I have read about.
babuci
Wonderful framing and a great view.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
jocko500
do look wonderful looking
GBCalls
Very interesting! Well done
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderufl and beautiful picture Daniel......!!!!
CavalierLady
My God, a thousand years old! And what amazing architecture and minds to conceive it all! Amazing place and a beautifully composed image of this grand castle, Danny!
webdancer
I've visited the castle, but missed this perspective. Excellent shot, showcasing an amazing historical site!
Angelwave
great view, love castles
sharky_
I have never been to a castle. I sure would like to visit/see one. Beautiful. Aloha
Boofy
The inclusion of people in the pic really puts its size into perspective and framing it through the foliage is masterful...5+++++++++++++