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 (38)
qmont
Every one you do just keeps getting better. I love the style of this one, the colors set the stage, and the reaching hands speak of wanting something...this is execellent
Niutek
So very true. The yellow light of warning turns on in our heads too late on so many ocasions. The more beautiful and tempting, the more dangerous some illusions are. A beautifully composed image with very tempting colors :)
KingPtolemy
Excellent lighting and coloring Nice details, the horse the hands and the figure on the stairway Brilliant artwork!!!
linkinpark
Beautiful work,coloring is really great..warm colours!!!
borsy
Beautifully done, Dan!!! Fantastic concept, composition and color!!!
skoeter
I can only agree with the King.......
jwdell
Excellent+++++++++++++! Cool colors, awesome effects!!!
Masema
You're on a roll here Danny, some really inspired work lately. This is another excellent, thoughtful work.
ShadowWind
Once again, very stunning work...
spiderwebb
Love the glowing goodness~
SophiaDeer
Wonderful and exciting image!! Beautiful in all ways!
calum5
Vunderbar!The poor monks plight!Premature springs to mind??Did I mean that?Nah you did!!?..Danny again something else with wonderfull results!Excellent matey!;o)
sittingblue
very beautiful picture!
Hopalong
Hints of a stray Alma-Tadema. Interesting, original turn with the light, with the expected "dark" intriguingly displaced toward the bottom. After Twain, one is wise to exert oneself not to break the Sabbath more than once a week....
Tanialmeida
from hence, ye beauties, undeceived, know, one false step is ne'er retrieved, qnd be with caution bold a wonderful metaphor, your vision is clear, brilliant work!
Tommy3D
The truth of your words is only exceeded by the beauty of this image!! Fantastic work of art, Danny!!!!
shah
mail woke - very glad that saw all this
ascrazy
Wonderful artwork Danny!!Superb concept and colour!!
SoulEatar
Definably a traping of man :) lol - you seem to have put it in more of a biblical context - Temptation vs reaction - oh well - your style is so refined - as usual - Provoative -
groush2
A Profound work of art ....stirs every sense...Excellent Danny !!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
The sum of elements takes place as a result final an excellent work...!!! it is very beautiful the range of warm colors that you had used...!!! the character's position makes him to be very sensual...!! a very creative work...!!!
cynlee
...said the spider to the fly... you must know by now this image is splendid... beautifully done :]
SeaCrystal
Wonderful image Danny. I like the way you illustrated the message! I love art that shares a story in some way. Excellent artwork! -SeaC-
gallimel
a very pushing image.. with some drama, but achieved in soothing colours. Quite brilliant :)
Akinom
Just to repeat Meli's words... and add voting ;o)
bkelly
The colors create such a dramatic effect, just enough temptation to look but allow the viewer to continue to take in the imagery all around. You are the best at what you do my friend.
HobbyHopper
Excellent concept and work! Very clear render.
madame
Wonderful image with stunning colors. Splendid lighting too !
j-art
just one word - brilliant - needs not more to say
gunsan
Everything is already said, excellent work!