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 (29)
pjaj
Super work Danny. Beautifully done!
SophiaDeer
A beautiful and very lovely scene!! Reminds me of the great West!
Tanialmeida
Danni i think this is just beautiful! i love the quiet peacefulness of this image, it is almost as if i could step into it and smell the wet fog and sea!!! tellement il semble ouvrir des mondes merveilleux ... superb ;0]
j-art
oh what a great landscape - very very well done - again a excellent work
ascrazy
Your Terragen is fantastic, I tested one and grrrr... Indeed Danni it's beautiful image!!! Superb light and foreground - perfect water!!!
tallpindo
Really rugged landscape. The mists prepare the morning.
cynlee
the sky, water, tree, wildlife- all look great & the colors & lighting are just stunning- i barely touched the program myself (freebie version) ...i'm just wondering what is it about terragen mountains that just seem unreal- too geometric & blocky for my taste- but your mastery of the program shows beautifully :]
patmartj
Well my friend I could not do this, but I am afraid I have to agree with cynlee about the mountains, the shadows don't seem right. You are an amazing chap, leading the way on so many paths
ChadAustin
This has an otherworldy quality. Very special and moody piece. I especially love the horses.
skoeter
Great postwork. A real finishing touch!!
Niutek
Very beautiful composition with wonderful colors an unearthy feel to it. Really great job. Danny :)))
andymoraitis
A really nice job on the light/shadow transitions and the use of scale is a welcome relief from the huge figures we often see dominating a scene.
HobbyHopper
Excellent use of fog and fantastic sense. Great work!
groush2
You nailed the light and shadows perfectly ! ...A truly magical land to visit .... Well Done !!!!
Jay7347
Ah my friend you are starting to blend the tool with your style...a cool thing indeed! -jay
SoulEatar
I have view this now at least 4 time - Terragen - Is something I need to understand - the image has a whole differnt quality & feel for me -
Akinom
Such a peacefull scenery. The beautiful landscape, light and fog... all is brilliant! And those animals are a fabulous add!
jwdell
Awesome work, amazing scene, every detail is perfect!!
SirJohn
Terragen is so fun isn't it? I do not take the time to use it very often, but when I do I have plenty of fun... as I see you have done with this image. Great job my friend.
Pontigary
Not only You like the result. TG scenes always lack import possibilities. You proved that there are no limits for a real Artist. Fabulous scenery, very moody and beautiful. Two thumbs up!
A_
This is so pretty. :) Lovely work. :)
che18530
Very beautiful Danny. I am particularly drawn to the water with all its rippling waves and the shoreline which is very beautiful and catches the eye with the colors you have used. The fog is perfect as it outline the mountains and the perspective on the animals is flawless. In fact, it is an awesome composition. I love it!...Cheryl
linkinpark
Beautiful composition Danny,very peaceful image..I like it!!
borsy
Fantastic artwork, Danny!!!!!!!!!
vbarreto
The atmosphere is incredible Danny. Excellent!!!
Margit1
Excellent scene Danny! Wonderful terrain and mood and the water looks fantastic!
sinistar
This is excellent and shows what is possible in this software!
alvinylaya
Awesome work!!!! Stunning terrain!
vlaaitje
wonderful place.....a place for sit and stare....without anything just yourself......