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 (49)
rocserum
impressive view! wonderful photograph! RS
Meisiekind
Danny, I always thought you were the master of bird photography but I'm afraid I will have to add landscapes too!!! Another stellar shot with perfect light! :)
Sea_Dog
Breathtaking! Wonderful colors and light. And a beautiful composition.
tennesseecowgirl
Shining work!!
knupps
Wonderful veiw and the light is out of this world.
evensteven
Beautiful!
magnus073
Wonderful shot here Danny, the light breaking through really makes for a breathtaking scene
flora-crassella
W O N D E R F U L !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic landscape and picture!!!!
mininessie
wonderful!
kbrog
Beautiful capture!
West_coaster07
Wow..stunning!
bazza
An amazing capture with the light rays poking through the clouds, a beautiful scene Danny, well done!!
adrie
Another gorgeous capture....love it.
carlx
Impressive photography, Danny!!! Amazing view!!!
Dreamingbee
what an wonderful view !!! excellent done!
belasebok
Great photo.
Octaganoid
Ah yes, know it well. The skies over here can really look stunning !!!
decie
let the light shine upon us!!!! excellent looks like our creator is about drop in on us.great capture.
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
lyron
Fantastic sky and image!!!
garegaupe
You are just fantastic. The sky, the light and the little boat, marvelous.
glix70
Awesome capture!!! Gorgeous atmosphere!!! EXCELLENT SHOT :) V
npauling
The lighting in this capture is superb and makes for a very dramatic scene.
Kaartijer
Awesome sunbeam strike through the clouds, great scene!
watapki66
Spectacular shot!
babuci
Fantastic capture, the colors so wonderful.
MrsLubner
You've made this appear to be the promised land...what a glorious sight.
kgb224
This is beautiful my friend.You are taking me beyond my dreams my friend. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful capture.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
rainbows
Beautiful dear Danny, a gorgeous capture, love the rays. Huggies. DiDi. xx