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 (38)
photosynthesis
What an architecturally interesting bridge & a creative view of it - fine work...
pjaj
Excellent work Danny:o)
romanceworks
How very lovely. What an interesting bridge and super photo. CC
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV and great capture of this beautiful bridge!
KarmaSong
Superb dramatic sky to highlight the beauty of this Victorian and famous bridge. Excellent, Danny!
alanwilliams
excellent, a very interesting county is Shropshire and full of fascinating sites. I love the way it snakes in and around Wales.
auntietk
That's such a beautiful bridge. Wonderful image!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Ahhhaaa a place I have been to it's beautiful. Loved the river also :) Cathy xoxoxo
sharky_
Looks like its about to storm above that bridge. Nice work. Aloha
frieder
Impressive photo and mood! Great hdr work.
carlx
Wonderful photography, Danny!!!
MrsLubner
You really brought this to life. I feel as if I stepped back in time. The lighting and richness to the matte appearance is outstanding. Can't hardly wait for the rest of the series!
GARAGELAND
NOW this is a piece of history. I have always wanted to snap this. Top class postwork!!!!!
magnus073
Fantastic capture of this fascinating place Danny. Thank you for providing the detailed background information
pauldeleu
Very well seen!
Hendesse
Fantastic perspective, colours, light and mood. Super shot, looks amazing in HDR.
knupps
Amazing shot. I love this hdr capture.
sandra46
AMAZING IMAGE!
Blush
Great pic of this interesting bridge.... Looks like it is going to come up a doozy of a storm by the look of those clouds.... Unique looking place I got up a new one too a mystery rose...no one seems to know the name It was suppose to be a John F Kennedy rose but sure didn't turn out to be one.... and it took over a year to bud out as well Drop by when you can..........hope all is well with ya Hugs Susan~
flavia49
marvelous image
kgb224
Good to see you back my friend. Amazing architecture in this HDR art work Danny. Amazing photography. God Bless.
bazza
Wow amazing shot and super bridge Danny look forward to the series
lyron
Excellent image!!!
DennisReed
Stunning structure & photography Daniel!
rainbows
Beautiful capture, dear Danny. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
MrsRatbag
A beautiful feel to this fantastic capture, Danny; what a wonderful bridge!
kansas
Oh what a grand bridge. This picture is a beautiful work of art.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Excellent work Dan, I am getting a very itchy shutter finger, I will drop you a mail, now that the poxy rain is subsiding :}
dbrv6
Excellent capture of all that iron work!
mariogiannecchini
Awesome POV and great capture of this beautiful bridge! Un uso molto interessane dell' HDR !