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)
skoeter
STUNNING.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GreaT tEAmwORk!!
cynlee
woop! 2 of my faves together as one! what fun & a delight to behold! i see both of your styles here- if the mysterious images that are found cut in the wheat fields at night were 3D this is what would be found :] truely amazing!
Tommy3D
Fantastic work you guys!! Surreal and classic style at the same time, hope that makes sense. The concept and elements are perfect!! Superb image, my friends!! Gets my vote for sure, rock on!!!!!
tallpindo
It really came out between wise and weaned. High praise for the studious in a cloud enshrouded heaven beyond care.
borsy
Outstanding artwork!!!! You two make a wonderful team!!!
Masema
Excellent collaboration...hope to see more of them...more, more!
gunsan
Great arrival in strange surroundings. May it be the first of many surreal and beautiful collaborations!
Jay7347
Woa, two of the cooolest surrealists on these boards together in one image. Its like Bogart and Hepburn, Davis and Coltrane, Pepperoni and pizza...you get the idea. Nice work you two. Always enjoy both of your stuff. -jay
gallimel
I love collaborations especially when they produce great outcome :)
linkinpark
Powerful combination you have created with George,excellent image!!!
Akinom
You make a great team... compliments to both of you! A fantastic artwork! Fine surealism coloured tastefully!
Imaginationart
The War of the Worlds. As the silver shield opened, there was movement inside. I was unsure if I should go closer. What if they were from another world,would they harm us? Maybe . What if they were from this world, would they harm us? The answer was yes, and I ran for the hills. Great work.
SophiaDeer
Fantastic work!! Both you and George have done a wonderful surrealistic work of art!!
spiderwebb
Outstanding Collaboration! New Sci-Fi channel logo~
calum5
Excellent work you guys!Love the chrispness of this and the colours are wonderfully set.Intresting and excellent..;0)
ascrazy
Fantastic collaboration!! New superb surreal!!
Tanialmeida
definitely something you can't take your eyes off!
way 2 go! Team Work always Works ;0]
SoulEatar
Well you can beam me right up - Your Colab is Out Of This World -
qmont
Very well done, i guess i need to start paying more atention to Surrealism as I really like this image, I think the thing that is impressive is that everytime I look at it I see something different that I missed..........Well Done
ijack999
Seems I arrived at this work a little late to say anything original. I think It's all that and more!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very creative collaboration...!!! the climate has a very good surrealism...!!!
KingPtolemy
What a beautiful image I like the detail in the center, the ancient Greek Kouros.
keeba17
fantastic surrealistic scene. really love the ground and the globe.
ChadAustin
Interesting to see this fusion of familar elements; Danob's net and statue imagery with G2's desert and blue sky.
patmartj
Really neat
pjaj
Great job from the both of you. Beautifully done!
HobbyHopper
Astounding work! Great idea and a great render. Always great to see you post!
madame
You did both a fabulous picture with a superb atmosphere and lighting. Awesome work !
mooncat
Excellent collaboration!
Margit1
Outstanding image!! Excellent and very creative artwork from both of you!