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 (35)
Niutek
Brr, I really feel like I'm being watched right now... Quite an impact this one has, Danny. The eye taken out of the blurred face in the background looks a bit scary, intently staring at me - I almost feel like the little poor figure trapped in there... A real kick, this is!
tallpindo
Perhaps it is uncertainty itself and the realization that random numbers have no static meaning. In the same way a random event or apparation without time to sequence in does not exist. Eternity is the formal way of dismissing randomness.
Masema
I agree with Niutek, it does have an ominous feel to it. Great composition and the lighting gives it the mood. Great job.
qmont
Dan, your ideas never cease to amaze me my friend,you have a way of pulling our inner strings to see things in a light we would not otherwise think about. Are we as said above being watched and trapped in a world we can't change, is the beholder Big Brother ?..............John
danob
Thanks well the thoughts behind this one is about a 23 year old man who let people watch him kill himself by overdose on his webcam.. He gave all his details and people encouraged him to do so!! Nobody it would appear let anybody know about it!! Have we become so seperated from the reality of life in the cyberworld?
skoeter
Great combination of elements!@!
Akinom
Niutek is right... I feel being watched too, like this poor trapped person. Very moody composition! Bravo!
ascrazy
Danny this is crazy fantastic space!! I like light into image!! For me all it's perfect!
j-art
fantastic, just fantastic - you did a great job with this one - love the composition. see you uwe
borsy
Fantastic artwork, Danny!!! Definantly food for thought in this magnificent work!!! Excellent concept that was beautifully executed!!!! 10++++++
eres
Heuu si Rick le dit...lol...I agree with him and in fact it's real. Awesome image!
gunsan
The story behind the image is frightening indeed, and your image is a lot food for thought. You are a very creative man!
Tanialmeida
'cos when we stop and look around us, there is a world of persecution, that is burning in its greed as this work and story are piercing my soul, this words just poped into my mind they are from a song i believe, thankz 4 sharing my friend!
RodolfoCiminelli
Stupendous work in surrealist style...!! the composition has a very good balance...!!! the combination of elements is very ingenious and creative...!!
SophiaDeer
Wonderful! Your surrealistic images are just fantastic Dan!
bkelly
Your work is not only a testement to your talent but also to your heart. To create this knowing the facts behind this has to be very emotional. After reading what this was about it was for me. Your work will continue to amaze everyone here and now the person behind it is just as incredible for caring. Keep up the fantastic work that you do and thank you everyday for allowing us to view your work for free, it is worth much much more.
kansas
An amazing image with great impact. Wish I hadn't read your post about what is behind this image. It makes my heart ache for humanity.
groush2
Marvellous work...Danny...You never fail to amaze me with your talent and creativity...not to mention your "Humanity"...Well Done My Friend !!!!!
HobbyHopper
Very very cool work!! Nice shape and composition.
Anjour
Excellent artwork! I very like this ...:o)
linkinpark
Impressive,dark image..for me it is little scary!I love your surrealistic images,MORE!
calum5
Christ !Just read your part in the comment boxes!We have so many sick real people in our world!I feel sick.I love your image and the way you told us!If we are affected in feeling then atleast some of us do care!I think the mix is eternal and another of natures unkind ways of our ongoing existance! My thoughts anyhow!..I care.. Byeeeeeeee calum5 p.s those who read this in humour are as bad as the provokers that inspired this guys death!You lot dont deserve your air!Unless you change ofcourse!
vbarreto
Extraordinary use of colors. Beautiful work of art!!
jwdell
Brilliant composition!!!!!!
madame
Impressive and brilliant composition, Dan ! I really love your surrealistic images, you are a master of it ! Excellent !
che18530
Wonderful Danny! It's kind of unsettling to know that we are all at the mercy of the one who beholds us...things could go either way. What a brilliant composition Danny. You always know just what to do to bring your vision to life. I love the colors and the world, visualized and stripped bare, except for the elastic around it, presents the turmoil we are constantly exposed to and being pulled by. Fantastic composition!...Cheryl
ShadowWind
Surrealism seems to cover it and very well. Excellent combination of elements and colors...
SirJohn
This is a wonder Danny boy... and once again the story hammers it home hard. Inspiring my friend.
pjaj
Very cool artwork Danny. Wonderfully done!
A_
Excellent composition, this is really flowing with emotions... wonderful.