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 (46)
Masema
Ahhh...what could be better than a little village like this? Lovely work Danny, I can't get enough of these :)
linkinpark
I agree with Masema,excellent work Danny!
groush2
An Incredibily Wonderful view ....Your work has transcended "Excellent" ...Into "Masterful" Very,very well done ...My Friend !!!!!
borsy
Beautifully done, Danny!!!!
wildfire2003
I think this is excellent. A beautiful sanctuary to be sure!
skoeter
these great views are becoming a trademark, a joy as usual. Might come over next holiday ;0)
Heart'Song
Wonderful treatment of a beautiful scene
che18530
I love the shadows created by the perspective of the cobblestone and the way you have played with the dark and light in the photo. If this is your sanctuary...I sure wish I could be there!...Cheryl
Tanialmeida
very beautiful mood this one right from one of Agatha Cristie's mystery novels ;0]
Tommy3D
I agree with George--a Masterpiece!! This image is right out of a beautiful dream!! Bravo Danny!!
vjerana
Thank you for this one too...World is such small place! Yes it looks like at my home here in Croatia! I love this one as the first one.
SoulEatar
Traditional style - Peeper POV :)LOL ala ratto - quit color - Nice Art Dan - :)
patmartj
Very neatly done
Akinom
Went back to see the first one of this series again ;o) Both are extremely beautiful! Your shot and your postwork are superb! Looks a bit like Hobbits' village to me and I love it!!!
estevez
Lovely scene ! Very pretty and harmonious colors ! Great postowork ! Congratulations !
calum5
Wow after a vist from someone so great I humbley share my pitterfall comments."Hey come the snow fall I will sled that hill like a loon"!lol.Your residents is beautifull and your work style the same:o)Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee calum5
Roswita
This is very beautiful Danob, I love your paintings, sorry I cannot so good english. Rosie, I am a friend of Ilona.
PapaGuru
Nice moody postwork!
kansas
Incredibly beautiful. Somehow it is like stepping into the past and looking out. A very moving painting.
Niutek
Great shot and a terrific postwork, Danny. Your sentiment for this place on Earth certainly shows :)))
ascrazy
Very beautiful mood!! Thanks and Bravo Danny!!
cynlee
like a dream, looks like a wonderful place for one as special as you :]
Ethesis
Loved the way you softened the illustration.
j-art
and what a wonderful view it is, must be a really dreamy place my friend ------------uwe-
jyriviuhko
It really is a fabolous piece of work.. Like the "old" style.. very nice!!
gabi_w_z
a excellent view, excellent work!
Michelle A.
Very dreamy piece .......
gallimel
this speaks loud to me today.Thank you for the being here.
tse60
Beautiful work. For me something between calmnees and sadness. Dreamy. I love it! :) Mirek
brittmccary
Very, very nicely done! Now... where is this again? I need a vacation! lol