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 (45)
marybelgium
SUPERBE !!!
KatandNamon
it has a unique serenity and i love to look at it, how peaceful this scenery is! great job
flora-crassella
I´m speechless - that is so beauty! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kansas
Heavenly landscape. So very beautiful!
lyron
Splendid image!!!
carlx
Two word: Fabulous & Wonderful!!! Fantastic photography, my friend!!!
Octaganoid
Beautiful stuff Dan. Lovely colors, and ones which im sure we all miss after a couple weeks of winter weather.
magnus073
I think your right Danny, this is such a beautiful area
Meisiekind
I have no words... It is so beautiful Danny - truly a masterpiece! The clouds intrigue and the landscape soothes... Bravo! :)
qrud
Peaceful place.
sharky_
This is what I like to see......Most impressive. Aloha
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
bluedarkmoon
A Very beautiful capture you did! absolutely beautiful!!!
Great Frame too! :-)
prutzworks
fav
durleybeachbum
Gosh, Danny! You make it look so wonderful! i'm still at the stage you were at when you moved there, I prefer a more intimate landscape where I live. But this is a masterpiece.
adrie
Stunning landscape photoshot my friend, wonderful colors and presentation....excellent done.
babuci
Wonderful postcard quality picture. The clouds looks amazing in a pastel tones.
0rest4wicked
A fantastic composition of land and sky.
bazza
Beautiful capture of this area Danny, It looks a gorgeous place to live..well done!!
sandra46
awesome landscape, perfect shot!!!!
MrsLubner
Funny, but when I think of the english countryside, I think of rolling hills covered in grass...a dotting of trees...warming sun burning off morning dew and a gentle breeze that strokes my cheek. Ah, but let's not forget the smell of green grass and open space... I want to see more...
PhrankPower
Scary sky. I always thought every place has it's own unique charm. But people who live there often miss it. Looking forward to more.
flavia49
precious work!!
MedTran39
Beautiful!
schonee
wow what can I say love it
psyoshida
Well, I can see where you would have trouble getting used to that scene. Lol. Are you kidding? It looks like heaven. What exquisite colors. It's really soooo beautiful.
Hendesse
Fantastic view and photography. The sky looks very impressive.
monjo71
gorgeous Danny..... just beautiful... again ;)
auntietk
What a gorgeous vista. I'm used to mountains and water and hills, and it's taken me time to appreciate this sort of view as well, but now I just love it. Beautifully done!
Carlahoon
Nice work!!