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 (23)
mooncat
Outstanding!
groush2
An outstanding work of art !!! ... Beautifully done ...dan !!!
borsy
Excellent image!! Great idea executed to perfection!
rohi
The more I look at it, the more I like it - EXCELLENT Dan !
Margit1
Fascianting artwork, very expressive! Wonderful!
SophiaDeer
Wonderful work! Love the warm yellow colors of this one!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent job!!!...a great combination of elements!!
Trance
Beautiful effects with layering, which Im trying to learn now..a bit difficult to do..lovely Egyptian image.
JC_73
half moon werewolf fail to changing out the pattern
tallpindo
Like popping out a dent in a fender. The image was false until it was distorted. Now it is true. The switching of image poles is charming.
pjaj
Excellent work! Beautiful image.
Akinom
Again an excellent piece of art, Danny! Congrats!
zatman
Another wonderfully produced artwork you are reaching new heights!!
cynlee
oh wow! very 3D, luv the composition, quality & just the total piece!!
che18530
Stunning and visually powerful Danny. Excellent combination of textures, colors and images within and surrounding the faces. In the Old Testament, Haggai's prophecy answered to his name in which the people were encouraged to build the temple, whereby the feasts of the Lord were restored and observed; and a particular feast appointed for the dedication of the temple. Haggai, being a Prophet of God was given the task of reproving the people of God for not being faithful in restoring the Temple for the Lord's return when they were given the opportunity. Your image speaks very well to the God-Ordained mission of the man. Excellent work Dan!
clemens-k
thats exciting!!!
HobbyHopper
Beautifl color and composition. Excellent!
jlmattson
Whoaa!! This will teach me to look more in this Gallery....Absolute Awesome Work of Art !! You definately have a Fantastic Imagination... ~ JLM ~
Doublecrash
Wow. It's almost infinite. I'm watching it on my screen for 10 minutes and can't stop. Excellent.
Faegodesstheresa
I feel like Im peeking directly into your mind!!Wow I love your work!!!!
SirJohn
This is a work of pure beauty. There is a great deal of sophistication in this creation. Fantastic!
cat_amaris
This is incredible! I had no idea you were an amazing genius at digital imagery also! =) Im gobsmacked by what I see here... fantastic! xXxXx
shutterbugs
Subtle fascination and beauty here!