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 (47)
carlx
Fabulous, wonderful and very lovely place!!! Amazing photography, my friend!!! Happy New Year to You, too!!!
Staticon
Oh beautiful. That's not a winter scene, is it? :-) Have a very happy New Year yourself.
lyron
Beautiful landscape. Great picture!! Happy New Year to you too!!
KatandNamon
nice scenery and happy new year to you!
Richardphotos
a landscape of considerable beauty.happy new year
kbrog
Wonderful capture! That looks like a beautiful drive home. :D Happy New Year!!!
Meisiekind
Magnificent image dear Danny! WOW - what a scene! Wishing you and yours a wonderful 2010 too! :)
Hendesse
Wonderful view. I love the colors and the light. Excellent photograph, my friend. I wish you all the best for the New Year!
romanceworks
Such a lovely shot. You live in such a beautiful place. Happy New Year, Danny. CC
flora-crassella
what a wonderful country!!!!! Fantastic view!!!!! Gorgeous picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish you a wonderful New Year!!!!!
BorisB
A gorgeous composition, the strong diagonal is great!!
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture. Great geometries in this. May your New Year be blessed and creative! :o)
bmac62
All your pics are a highlight for me around here Danny. This is such a downhome scene...it makes me feel good. Happy New Year my friend!
magnus073
Love this image here Danny and must admit it makes me feel right at home just looking at it.
adrie
Such a beautiful landscape picture and presentation my friend, excellent capture. Happy New Year and the best wishes for 2010.....hugs Adrie.
kasalin
Stunning capture, dear Danny !!! Wishing You and Yours a "Happy New Year" Hugs Karin:)
durleybeachbum
So lovely! I wish you a healthy and creative 2010.
kgb224
Thank you for another Gem My friend. God Bless. May 2010 be a wonderful year for you and your loved ones.
jocko500
very lovely
MedTran39
Super! Happy New Year to you as well!
babuci
You have a such a good sense capture a pure beauty of ther landscape. Happy New Year to you too and your family.
bazza
What a wonderful place to go through on the way home its beautiful Danny.. Wishing you a happy new year and all the best for 2010..
flavia49
marvelous landscape!!
dragonmuse
Gorgeous capture.. and fitting as we step onto the road of a new year.. I hope it's a beautiful as this for all.
mermaid
a really gorgeous and homely landscape you life in and as always a wonderful shot! Happy new year to you too, Danny!
kansas
Absolutely beautiful! Happy New Year!
newleaf
Greetings from Deepest darkest Devon
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo and splendid place Daniel....!!! ~¤¤Happy New Year¤¤~ #:O)
DarkStormCrow
Excellent shot and scene, well done...
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!!