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 (47)
Grego_Sheen
Wow this is great, what a moody shot! Hope you're fine Dan?
flora-crassella
very mystic picture!!!!!! Best wishes to you!!!!
mininessie
nice atmosphere!
Meisiekind
Dark mystery indeed! Most wonderful work Danny! Look after yourself! Hope you will be back soon! :))
bebopdlx
Excellent work. Hope all goes well!
madame
Mysterious atmosphere and lighting... very artistic postwork !! Hope that everything will be well, take care of yourself Danny :)
rocserum
Is this Warwick dungeon? Great pic, hope to see you well soon! RS
carlx
Fantastic shadows and lights, Danny!!!
magnus073
Very powerful image Danny, so well done. I hope when you are able you will at least drop me a note to update me on your condition. I'll keep you in my prayers my friend.
belasebok
Interesting photo.
tennesseecowgirl
Beautiful work, and all the best to you.
marybelgium
best wishes to you ! excellent shot !
kansas
Beautiful photo. You will be in my prayers.
adrie
Mysterious picture my friend, excellent capture.
garegaupe
Fantastic (as usual), you are great Danny. And I wish you all the best.
JaneEden
First Danny I wish you well and hope the tests prove okay for you, I will keep you in my prayers dear friend, take good care x Now to your photo it really is full of atmosphere a wonderful creative and artisitic shot!!! warm hugs Danny keep safe, hugs Jane xx
kbrog
Excellent capture! Best wishes!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Foto-Arte
Hope to see you back here soon!
bazza
Nice work on this piece Danny well done.. All the best with the hospital visits, hope all will be fine and you are back posting again soon!
npauling
A great capture with the light and shade. I do hope all is well with the tests and that you get tasty food in the hospital. 10 days will seem an age.
dbrv6
Cool light/shadow study
watapki66
Lovely shot!
psyoshida
Go off and make sure all is in tip top shape and hurry back. You will be in my thoughts. Wonderful photo with the most beautiful and mysterious lighting.
lyron
Fantastic mood and picture!!
DennisReed
So occupied with life, I am unable to keep up with your artwork, but know I love to see it when I can! Beautiful Photography!
MedTran39
Super - hope all goes well with tests!
dadon72
Great well soon Danny... this is a little omious to be posting just before a hospital visit isn't it?? Love the shot though, great erie mood.
rainbows
It is like stepping back in time, beautiful work, dear Danny. Take care my friend, we will miss you. Hugs for all week! DiDi. xx
decie
nice texture Danny Boy