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 (45)
SophiaDeer
Fantatic work, Daniel! Love the mood of this. Very mysterious! Bravo!!
SirJohn
Omigod... that is COOL!! I absolutely love this one Daniel, kick ass mood and atmosphere. Kudos friend.
Tanialmeida
mystic indeed! a fantastic never never land!
pjaj
Wow! fabulous image "D"! Great job on this one.
andymoraitis
Wonderful atmosphere and contrast. Ominous, yet beautiful imagery :-)
borsy
Fantastic image!!! Wonderful atmosphere as well as color and composition!!!
groush2
Outstanding !!!! ...This work is incredible... a fine example of your talent and creativity !!!!
SoulEatar
The word mooors congers up dark secrets hidden in forbidden forest deep in the English Countryside - eg. The Hounds of the Baskerville - This lone house must have a story of its own - This series is a pleasure to view -
Calanthe
Eerie image,it makes me wonder in awe.Bravo!
jwdell
Beautiful render, excellent++++++!
MedTran39
Absolutely beautiful!
kansas
Wow. This is fabulous.
linkinpark
Im speechless,this is amazing..that sky is awesome!
Faegodesstheresa
I love what you have been doing lately!!and before too hehe..but wow I love these layered images..the effects you use are great!:):)
Akinom
Mysterious...great mood! You've shown your talent once again! Really a fabulous scene!
KingPtolemy
Excellentagain!!! Wonderful composition and concept!!!
gunsan
Mysteriy moor. The mood you created by your work is so intense,so beautiful. Excellent composition.
ChadAustin
Awesome work, indeed. Very moody and stylish.
patmartj
Haha, almost Jamaica Inn, moved to Dozy Mary pool, nice one my friend! Excellent indeed
bijouchat
this is absolutely gorgeous... the clouds, the atmosphere, all of it. Fantastic work.
ascrazy
Fantastic atmosphere, magicland! Excellent!!!
tallpindo
The warmth of the little cottage in the center of such savage space belies the presence of husbandry for the trees are pruned by the wind.
HobbyHopper
Outstanding work as always! Wonderful mood, a very nice composition.
Raiders
There's thunder in the air. Excellent render and realisation !
Jay7347
Nice work. "I can feel it in me bones."
Margit1
Wow!! Fantastic image! Excellent light and mood and i love the colors. Wonderful work!
jyriviuhko
I refuse to rank this image!! It's excellent and great in every aspect... but everyone has allready said everything.. I'll just say that I'm very impressed!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful work Daniel..!! he has an impressive atmosphere..!! he has a very balanced composition...impressive sky..!!
Doublecrash
Impressive, Dan! This is so dramatic and beautifully lighted. Great work showing off... compliments!
che18530
Beautiful Danny! I am so impressed with the clouds and the way you have emplyed the use of light and the fog in this digital painting. Excellent work!