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 (41)
giancarlo17
Much Beautiful. One impressionista romantica painting. Beautifulst job friend
PapaGuru
I love those little streets and alleys. Always give a feeling of expectation! This one sure too!
vjerana
This is very beautiful painting...realistic. I love colours...and typical narrow Italian street! BRAVO!!!
Niutek
Oh, wow! This is just marvelous, Danny. Beautiful light and colors, great POV - splendid work :)
skoeter
Great painting, keep them comming!!
tallpindo
An odd place where the splice of driving on the left and driving on the right give two different views of the sidewalk. I hope the vehicles drive slowly. While I can see how a photo could become an impresionistic painting it will take a while to figure out the double white lines on the pavement.
Margit1
Excellent image! Love the little street .. wonderful painting. Outstandig work!
pjaj
Wonderful work Danny. Beautiful job!
linkinpark
Most awesome work,excellent!!
SoulEatar
A quaint village road - Classic oil paint feel - Beautiful color and textrue - Would make a great picture to frame - A touch of class for any living space - Nice Work my friend -
groush2
Danny, This latest work showcases the Talent,Intellect and Creativity of a Great Artist! One that I am proud to call "Friend"... Beautifully Done !!!!
Tommy3D
Your talent never ALWAYS amazes me, Danny!! This wonderful image has the look of the old masters of the 19th century! Bravo, my friend!!!
abmlober
A very pleasant atmosphere lies over this scene.
MedTran39
Very Beautiful Indeed!
A_
How pretty! Simply loveliness.
Masema
Ahhh, love the classic watercolor feel to this. Beautiful work Danny.
estevez
Wonderful composition ! Excellent colors and effect ! The oil seems a painting, very carried through well. Congratulations !
borsy
Excellent artwork, Danny!!! Beautifully composed!!!
SophiaDeer
Exquisite image Dan!! This is just breathtaking. Makes one want to jump in and be a part of it. Bravo!!
vlaaitje
This is very beautiful....wish I could walk there...and you never know....maybe I met the most beautiful people there....
j-art
danny ---- this is just excellent - think there is not more to say, this speaks for itself - congrats uwe
ascrazy
Wow! Danny!!Your art-feeling and art-maker are fantastic!!! Superb ARTIMAGE, indeed my friend!
calum5
Super composition!!Nice place too!Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeee calum5
vbarreto
Wonderful art Danny. As always.
cynlee
trippin over the superlatives to come up with one of my own... wonderlous spectastical! :D
mooncat
Super beautiful work!!!
gunsan
Wish I could come up with som new superlatives like Cyn, but my english doesn't have that capacity, so I only say Wonderful, excellent!! Just wonder if it is digtal or real watercolors. Whatever, the result is filled with sunday morning peace.
RodolfoCiminelli
Stupendous work.....!! he has a very balanced composition....!! it is very pleasant the palette of colors that you had used.....!!
HobbyHopper
Wow! Awesome work. This is so beautiful! Something never seen before. Thank you for sharing your talent.
ChadAustin
The empty streets are what make this a striking and a bit unnerving. Where are the people? Why is it so empty? Wonderful composition and effects.