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 (35)
Meisiekind
Almost prophetic words Danny and exactly what I needed to hear! Fabulous image and words! Thank you for sharing this! :)
Hendesse
Wonderful and peaceful image, my friend. A pleasure for the eyes.
carlx
Wonderful composition, colors and mood, Danny!!
magnus073
It is a beautiful area for sure Danny and I very much enjoyed your thoughts on it my friend.
pjaj
Beautiful photography as always my friend Danny:o) Thank you for the well wishes to my family and I. Much success to you and your family this year:o)
lyron
Great picture. Very well done!!
flora-crassella
a very beautiful scene in a gorgeous landscape!!! Fantastic picture!!!!
jared99
A gorgeous scene. The bicycle parked next to the stone wall reminds me of the Britcom "Last of the Summer Wine".
evensteven
Nicely composed. Excellent shot!
ragouc
Very good composition and shot.
romanceworks
Grand shot and words to ponder. CC
RodolfoCiminelli
Creative composition.....!!! Excellent and beautiful photo my friend Daniel.....!!!
Alex_Antonov
Very well done!
kbrog
Excellent concept and capture! :)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend.
durleybeachbum
Absolutely classic shot! Wonderful.
dbrv6
Beautiful - the story behind it adds a great deal too.
sandra46
OUTSTANDING PLACE, SUPERB SHOT!!!
flavia49
great landscape!!
kreepingtyme
Cheers man, very nice, and happy new year!
bazza
Super shot!! But barefoot over a mountain to me seems strange ouch oh well everyone to their own.. Excellent capture Danny..
bmac62
A fine photo with equally fine words. Needed to hear and think about "Every end is a beginning". It is true of course but sometimes it is difficult to make the transition.
npauling
A lovely place to explore and the bike makes a nice touch. I love the green countryside in this lovely photo.
MedTran39
Gorgeous!
kansas
A marvelous site to see. Beautiful photo. Wonderful words to remember, especially in these troubling times.
psyoshida
A very inviting scene. I wish I could just walk right into it. I can see why the pilgrimage continues. Wonderful quote as well from one of my favorite sages.
DennisReed
Suberb thought & image!
deweygg
Great words, awesome photo!
lucindawind
fantastic capture .its very lovely ! :)
adrie
Very beautiful landscape photoshot and presentation my friend, excellent done.