Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (67)
knupps
Best image I have seen for ages. The light is unbelivable. Love it a lot.
schonee
I wish to live there I Love this
kansas
Oh my! A dreamy warm golden photo. So very beautiful! This is how the whole world should look.
auntietk
Fantastic image! The light is beautiful.
HERBshines
It looks like a hollywood set, doen't it....Love this look and another grab foto Beautiful and exquisite my Friend. Have an amazing and healthy,superbly awesome New Years, in this 2010, for You ad Yours.....Herb
monjo71
What a wonderful image my friend. I love everything about this shot.... Just Superb.
bmac62
A knock out. Like this one better than the last Gold Hill. How did you do that golden sky??? No, don't tell me...just thinking it sure fits with the name of the place. Superb...
dberryart
beautiful image
sharky_
An impressive photo of this place. Outstanding. Aloha
Octaganoid
Straight out of a fairy tale, lovely ! Regards. Shaun.
KatandNamon
this is absolutely amazing, i love every bit about it, the scenery in the background, the houses - oohhh and just look at the roofs! wonderful work and instant favorite
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic photo Dan! Fantastic image !
dbrv6
Wonderful lighting and pov
anahata.c
Danny, I've been off of rosity most of the last several months, and I've also been away from your stunning gallery a long time. Tonight I'm only stopping at one image per gallery, so I can see everyone and wish a Happy New Year; but I hope after the 1st to start seeing more of your wonderful work. You remain---as this image attests---a master of both camera & postwork, and you meld the two into beautiful wholes. The light that greets us midground draws us into the picture; the slope downwards feels like an invitation to a world of memory (as you say, but a little of the town is still there); and the textures & hues on the roofs and walls are beautiful & wholly intimate. And of course the background valley shines forth in nostalgic shadow with just enough detail to tell us there's a whole world down there---of which we're only getting a glimpse. It's a beautiful shot, nostalgic, and glowing gold. And the foreground detail is a very rich contrast to the vast background. (Lots of 'lights' in your road...) Happy New Year to you, and I hope to be back here more after the 1st. As always, your work is steeped in thought & heart; a genuine pleasure.
rainbows
I love this place, dear Danny. A superb capture. Hugs. DiDi. xx
alanwilliams
An extremely good shot of Gold Hill, a place near my birthplace, Hindon.
iaacf
Another golden toned picture and beautiful as well. I you used a filter on your camera to create the golden tones ??
jascorpio
a very peaceful place, would love to live there!!! beautiful shot!!!
Alex_Antonov
Wonderful!
evensteven
Excellent shot! Frame it!!
npauling
A stunning capture with fabulous lighting and a lovely glow.
e-brink
Wonderful!!!!
DennisReed
Magnificent scene!
Digitaleagle
This should be hanging on someones wall, beautiful and tranquil scene love the POV and colors such a quaint feel 100% art!!!
Myel
I knew images of this place. They are used to test some image processing softwares. But, your version is really better!
Littlejock
The lighting and colours is Impressive and unreal. Fantastic work. Luis
Djavad
Un coin charmant où l'on a envie de s'y imprégner !
jakiblue
i had to look twice at this to realize it was a photograph! this is outstanding!
mininessie
fantastic image!!
Drea71
Wow - would love to walk that street with my cam one day. Brilliant shot - I especially like the light!