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)
vlaaitje
I feel the silence.....I can smell the mood.....this is very great....I like it a lot....the colors are great too
skoeter
One of the eldest monuments of early civilisation. great image!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent representation of old monuments, with an inexplicable meaning for us, is a very creative work...!!!!
SophiaDeer
Magnificent!! Breathtaking image. I am speechless!
gabi_w_z
the mood is fantastic ... great work
tallpindo
I like the sense of a great weight having been lifted. Your picture gives a fireball of energy to that delicate task made secret by the seasons.
j-art
oh i just wish to be there - thanks for posting. uwe
ascrazy
...a magical place, and very magical image... I know - your computer is magical and... this message must be magical, too!! Fantastic Danny!!!
Tanialmeida
first of all: - i love the atmnosphere in this one!! just what i needed ;0] besides that: - beautiful tones, and a picture i can look at for a long, long time !!! xzellent by all means!!! Bravo!!!
Masema
Well, you definitely captured a mood in this image...oh how I would love to see this place one day. Awesome work as usual Danny, I hope you do more from here.
calum5
Looks like that each time I drive past!No big deal here!..........lolJoke!!!Hey wow what a shot Danny!Ive have been past many times but its never looked anything like this!Your postwork is wonderfull!Gives a great deal of what its about!:o)
cynlee
i'm in awe of it's timeless beauty- wonderfully done Danny! :]
gunsan
What a magical mood you have given this beautiful place! Great postwork. Wish I could be there an feel the spiritual qualities of such an old place.
bleachfix
I really like the atmosphere/mood you've given to this shot. Never seen Stonehenge look so mystified!!! [];^)
SoulEatar
Always a pleasure to view your Work -
kansas
Awesome photo. An eerie atmosphere.
borsy
Beautifully done, Danny!!!!!!
gallimel
well done :) Just yesterday on my fav tv show (Quark, a documentaristic/scientific tv feature) they were talkin also about Stonhenge, so I am fresh of vibes from there (and I loved it when I got to journey there) and love this picture particularly :)
madame
Very beautiful mood and lighting. Excellent shot Dan !
keeba17
atmostpheric brilliance and supreme angle. spiritual beauty and historic emotions all captured in one awesome image.
pjaj
Beautiful image Danny. Lovely shot!
Henrik_K
really exciting image full of atmosphere and expression
che18530
I've seen many photos of "Stonehenge", but none have expressed the history and beauty of this place more than this image. I love that you took this photo at dusk or is it dawn...anyway, it reenforces the timeless beauty of this place. Wonderful Danny!...Cheryl
linkinpark
Awesome atmosphere and colours,beauty..
Doublecrash
The colors are just perfect for it. Mysterious and fascinating. I crave to see it in person one day.
Akinom
Stonehenge is such a mystical place and you've shown the mood so perfectly, Danny! A fascinating piece of art!
ShadowWind
This is an awesome picture that really shows the spiritual significance of one of man's greatest mysteries and achievements...
HobbyHopper
Wow, nice sunset in Stonehenge. I had been to Stonehenge at long time ago.
ChadAustin
This is quite nice. To me, it looks as if you are showing how modern society is overtaking what was once an isolated and unspoiled place.
vbarreto
Excellent mood Danny!!