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 (53)
SirJohn
You live in a beautiful place my friend, there are many people in this world who would give just about anything for that. Great photo!
MzQt
What a magical and enchanting place! This must be a fabulous place to live :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent shot Daniel...!!! this picture has a very balanced composition...!!! it is a place with a lot of architectural and natural beauty..... it is very picturesque...!!!
SkyBlueHope
Absolutely gorgeous!!! :)
Masema
Wow, it's like straight out of a storybook. What I wouldn't give to be let loose with my camera here...excellent shot Danny.
bleachfix
This would be defined as a "Kodak Moment"
pjaj
Beauiful photograph!
SophiaDeer
A beautiful fairy tale land!! Excellent photograph!!
funkandjazz
Beautiful, rich color and an amazingly picturesque scene. Fantastic job!! :)
tallpindo
Thanks for sharing this window on civilization that had been put up a good long time ago and is still in excellent repair. A really fine visual experience!
cynlee
a romantic fairytale village- lovely shot Danny!
Misha883
Wow! Nice to see you posting again in Photo. Your compositions of this place always beg to be painted.
che18530
You must think you are in Heaven sometimes. So very beautiful, peace and filled with vivd colors. This is so wonderfully done Danny. You couldn't have captured the shot better!...Cheryl
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!! That must be a wonderful and inspirational place to live!!!!
patmartj
Hmm...Are you paddling or floating? Lovely POV
Tanialmeida
it looks so much to the place i live too, superb shot, xzllent all the way!!!!
ISSE
I think living here increase human life
davidhate
Great shot Danny, beautifully balanced composition:) Yep it's a nice area of the UK, enjoy:)
SeaCrystal
What a beautiful photo of your homeland. The buildings alone are marvelous, not to mention the landscape. Breathtaking place Danny! -SeaC- :)
HobbyHopper
Wow, this picture is really beautiful.
calum5
Grrrrrrrrrr!(a jealous one!!) I just have a veiw of council estate brickworks!(they make good textures though!lol)Danny I envy your residents-how about a mutual agreement homeswap!....O.k..I take that as a NO!....!LOL.....OPTION 2)?- Well can I make a billboard of this and hang it on the out side of me flat(looking back into me).!Beautifull snap my friend..:o)
kansas
Really beautiful village shot. Yes, it does look like a story book place.
danob
Calum maybe its not far to come down here Amigo!! And they sell Real Ale in the pubs lol!!
abmlober
A fantastic image!
giancarlo17
A come back to the Nature ! a beautifull place to live in peace, a quiet life. I understand that this is one of your favorite village. I'll live in with pleasure too ! More than the philosophy of life, you have made an excellent photo. A presto Amico mio.
Pontigary
Fabulous photo! A faitytale scape. Very moody and expressive. Technique is fantastic!
Doublecrash
Beautiful place and great shot!
Michelle A.
Simply marvelous...perfect composition...and a beautiful place!
alvinylaya
Wow, it certainly is a wonderful pic. A very beautiful shot!
fahsi
There was a scene in bryce...very similar to this photo...a pitty that i can`t find this picture... I really would like to be on holiday there...