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 (37)
Faegodesstheresa
This is amazing!I love it!!Beautiful art!
Trance
Beautiful art, reminding me of works of Turner..fine nautical image.
Doublecrash
Powerful, it really seems one of those paintings you can find in the firshermen's emporiums in some little coastal town... this is awesomely good!
squeeka
Beautiful, takes my breath away!
bijouchat
beautiful... love the lightning
gunsan
Dramatic and beautiful lighting (and lightning) Really reminds of a Turner painting.
ShadowWind
This is very, very cool. I love the atmosphere, lighting and the seamless compilation of the photos with the painting...Excellent work...
pjaj
Fantastic image "D".
tallpindo
Like the "Flying Dutchman" this ship is unaffected by wind and wave. The stroke demands attention to the forces of reason.
jyriviuhko
WOW!! This was excellente!!! Absoloutley fabolous!!
ascrazy
I am not able to be into image but I would do it now if I could!!! Fantastic image!!!
jwdell
This is awsome, I bet you could sell a lot of prints of this...
JC_73
Neptune is claiming for their souls. powerful and fascinating
vangogh
Your compositing skills are excellent. This image really holds your attention and is very riviting. I can also hear the crack of lightening, and feel the electricity.
flashone
More like a miraculous amount of postwork brillantly executed! This is gorgeous, Dan. You are certainly an inspiration to us all.
mooncat
Beautiful! The ship looks like The Star of India, is it? I took some photos of The Star of India just last week. Nice work.
linkinpark
Really amazing work,I love how the sea is done!!!Neptun seems to be angry!
Masema
You are the master...great job Danny.
borsy
Excellent artwork!!! Wonderful color and composition! That water is just fantastic!!
Akinom
OMG, this is really fantastic...what a master piece!!! Can feel a cold wind and hear the crack of the lightning!
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking and stunning work! I can feel the power of the high seas! Bravo!!
madame
Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful colors and atmosphere, the lighting is excellent too. Stunning work !
A_
This is so pretty... Excellent work!
rohi
One of your best Danny, well done and you have my vote !!
patmartj
What know they of harbours Who toss not on the sea. A true son of Kernow! my friend Excellent as always!
RodolfoCiminelli
He has an impressive atmosphere...!! it is an excellent and very beautiful job..!!
cynlee
hmmm, let's see, don't think the word- stupendous has been used yet :)
ChadAustin
Wonderful metaphor for the state of the world, Danny. This is first rate work...very stunning and dynamic. Glad to see you posting more. Your recent work is so gritty, down to earth and sincere.
SoulEatar
The Perfect Storm - Magnificant Art -
Odious
It's been all said before... beautiful image, Danny