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 (58)
rainbows
Glorious Autumnal capture, dear Danny. Mirror like reflections, it is superb. Hugs, DiDi. xx
zoren
very nice..
Isabelle711
Amazing beauty you have captured. :)) Excellent Image. :)))) Thank you for sharing the beauty you see. :))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
sharky_
This tree stand out. Beautiful. Aloha
virginiese
Most excellent caputre. The tree's color is stunning ! I agree with Diane
mininessie
precious landscape¡
makron
Maravilloso color. Perfect photo. Congratulations.
marybelgium
SUPERBE !
Ilona-Krijgsman
Awesome autumn scape with such a wonderful reflection....a real TREE OF LIFE
knupps
Wonderful autumn colours. Great capture.
MaraP
Outstanding image! Excellent work 5+
kobaltkween
wow! the brilliance of that tree is just stunning. you've managed to capture just what i miss about autumn in the northern climes.
WilliamEpic3
Enjoyable viewing! Lighting is awesome! Great POV and reflections!
romanceworks
Wow - this is a stunning landscape photo, Danny. You really captured the season in a spectacular way. CC
flavia49
gorgeous!
rocserum
Been there...at spring. This is outrageous! RS
tennesseecowgirl
Beautiful image!
Meisiekind
Love it Danny! Gorgeous old tree all dressed up in his autumn coat!
dhanco
Excellent capture and what a beautiful tree! Colors are lovely though I really don't like Fall.
BorisB
What a gorgeous tree and excellent presented!!
aksirp
so wonderful tree, picture realy clear and great reflection in the water!
Broesl
A wonderful shot!!
Wolfmanw
Gorgeous Capture and Clarity.
rockstrider
Gorgeous scene and reflections Danny! Excellent!
bazza
Great Autumn colours Danny and a beautiful scenic capture with beautiful reflections.. lovely!!
neoexcello
Love it. Especially think the touch of wispy clouds above the tree add a lot. Beautiful portrait of fall.
jmb007
bel arbre!!
DennisReed
Lovely!
kansas
Oh my! What a gorgeous golden tree.
carlx
How Beauty!!! Fantastic photography, colors and mood, Danny!!!