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)
Sking
WOW, this is stunning art. Beautiful scenery, excellent composition and the postwork is of a high standard. Well done. ---- Scott.
pjaj
Very beautiful image "D". Well done!
antje
Excellent work!
qmont
Great work as usual...love seeing your pictures!
cynlee
luv the use of blues- exquisite painting!
ascrazy
Fantastic soft lighting - beautiful mood!!! Excellent ARTWORK!!!!!!!!!!
calum5
Beautifull work.:)
andymoraitis
Absolutely beautiful work Danny. A winner all the way :-)
borsy
Excellent artwork!!!!!!
SophiaDeer
Very, very beautiful!! Bravo!!
SirJohn
Wow! This is a wall hanger for sure... great image my friend.
RodolfoCiminelli
It is an excellent and very beautiful work Daniel...!!! I like the range of colors a lot that he has..!! the composition is very balanced...!!!!
mooncat
Excellent work, truly a masterpiece!
gunsan
You have created a wonderful serene mood in this piece. Great lighting and beautiful cors.
Ms_Outlaw
Christmas card perfect.
linkinpark
Impressive work again,Im amazed by your composition!!Great colours...
madame
Outstanding image. Splendid atmosphere and painting !
skoeter
and at first I wondered what filters where used ;-).........Great painting Dan!!!
SoulEatar
Flawless Image - A Real Pleasure -
jyriviuhko
Yes... flawless!! Beautifully done.. WOW!!
HobbyHopper
Astounding work! Effective use of snow texture map, lighting and perspective. You have created a great atomosphere!
Tommy3D
WOW Danny! This is so beautiful, you have a real masterpiece here!! A wonderful work of art!!
Wojteg
Great work.I like contrast between light and shadows
Doublecrash
Amazing work, Dan! I'm speechless once again!
Odious
This is awesome work, Danny... I am glad to be saying goodbye to these snow filled days though :) At least for a few months :)... Beautiful work!!!
kansas
Gorgeous. This is one pic I would not get tired of looking at on my wall. Is it wonderful.
groush2
Absolutely Museum Quality !!!! ....well Danny ... a fine, fine work.
SeaCrystal
Really beautiful Danob. The blues are gorgeous. Would be a lovely greeting card to your family and friends. Perfection!
Michelle A.
Simply beautiful.... what more could I possibly say?
fathertime
Gorgeous!!