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 (42)
DarkStormCrow
Pretty scene, well done..
Meisiekind
True, true words... If most people will just realize that! Great image Danny - so very peaceful! :)
flora-crassella
gorgeous picture!!!!
KarmaSong
Nature always has the last word, as we are reminded of it by this splendid photo of yours, Danny!
Hendesse
Fantastic view on this wonderful landscape. Excellent photo!!
flavia49
great capture!!
stuart83
Stunning landscape, superb captre.
kgb224
Superb capture shared by you my friend.
adrie
Very beautiful view and landscape photoshot my friend, wonderful capture.
Mannie
beautiful place
magnus073
Such a wonderful photo Danny and I totally agree with your thoughts on patience
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
carlx
Wonderful scenery and presentation, my friend!!!
virginiese
lovely place ! great capture !
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photographic shot my friend, very beautiful place.....!!!!
romanceworks
A truly lovely shot. In nature we simply see the big picture and this always brings a humbling silence and even a kind of peace in existing with such awesome beauty. CC
schonee
Very Beautiful! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday!
kansas
Most beautiful! I love the blue hues.
auntietk
Beautiful scene, and a gorgeous photo! I've just been talking to a friend about landscape photography, and this is the best of all the things we both like. Wonderful image!
lyron
Wonderful picture and presentation. Great work!!!
knupps
Very nice image.
JaneEden
Devine, peaceful and so very beautiful. The amazing words you chose for this magnificent lanscape fit perfectly, hugs Jane xx
bazza
Beautiful capture and very lovely peaceful scene Daniel awesome!!
tennesseecowgirl
LOVELY!
dragonmuse
You have a knack for capturing nature's songs :)
MrsLubner
Many scenes in nature whisper gently - you have taken this whisper and given it volume with an amazing capture.
alida
stunning image
rainbows
Beautiful capture and words, I always listen, dear Danny. Hugs gentle. DiDi. xx
babuci
Wonderful landscape. Like the way the trees reflected along side the water edge.
qrud
Pleasant view