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 (29)
jophoto
Such a charming picture! I can see why you like living there.
BorisB
Great atmosphere, excellent work!!!
alanwilliams
such a rich deep picture full of interest andt he touches of light make the whole thing sing
wotan
Beautiful shot & presentation... XLT image!
magnus073
It really is amazing Danny, and this is a fabulous capture of it
kbrog
This looks awesome! Great atmosphere and mood and the light rays look wonderful. :) Excellent captures and work! :)
NightGallery
Looks great. The sunlight really comes through in this, esp. on the grass. Nice shot.
bazza
Real charming old place would be lovely to live there. Nice capture Danny and nice HDR.
jclP
Beautiful capt. & presentation
moochagoo
Wonderful lighting and POV
kgb224
Stunning post work my friend. God Bless.
belasebok
Wonderful photo!
Sea_Dog
Well done - a superb image.
jocko500
the lighting is wonderful
bmac62
The sun's rays...the glow...the detail. A beautiful composition.
sharky_
Wonderful work in HDR. Aloha
mininessie
oh...what a wonderful place!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and beautiful place, fantastic photography Daniel....!!!
FrankSimco
I love this photo. How much.
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic photo , great palce ! Wonderful lighting !
MrsRatbag
What a lovely scenic spot! I would have to agree, one of the loveliest I've seen in England. Lucky you!
romanceworks
Looks very lovely and great photo. CC
dochtersions
A most beautiful photo. I love the houses of course, and in this splendid rays it looks amazing.
DennisReed
Indeed Lovely!
kansas
Quaint and picturesque. Just wonderful!
SIGMAWORLD
Schönes Foto.
virginiese
Great place to be. I like the light in this picture ! Perfect capture, as always!
brewgirlca
No kidding. I can sure see why. I must include this area on my next trip to England!
nikolais
excellent scenery and light