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)
tallpindo
Not just a special place but also a special time. Quite a sense of windswept sparsely treed hills and dales.
calum5
I also like the framed display of this exquisit photo!Super postworking !Is that where the american werewolf opened?Excellent work Dan!Byeeeeeeeeeeee calum5
estevez
Vey beautiful landscape ! Lovely sky colors ! The frame gave an elegant touch in the composition. Congratulations !
j-art
danny - just one word - Supercalifragilistichespiralidoso - magical piece of art :-)
Tommy3D
Wonderful composition, Danny!! The trees framed against the clouds with just a hint of light coming through is pure magic!! Well done my friend, Bravo!! vote
Wojteg
Beautiful classical picture
Michelle A.
One word..... Perfect.
pjaj
Beautiful image Danny! Lovely.
cynlee
absolutely gorgeous! my heart wanders over the dale with the long shadows, stretches of fence, animals grazing, all under a turbulent sky & catches my breath :]
borsy
Fantastic artwork, Danny!!!! Beautifully done!!!!
kansas
A gorgeous pastoral scene, Danny. Very well done.
SophiaDeer
Stunning!! This is a beautiful classy image!
Masema
I imagine myself laying in the field, chewing on a piece of grass reading a nice thick book :)
gunsan
Beautiful peaceful scene in contrast to the dramatic sky. Great work!
gabi_w_z
a fantastic shot with a excellent frame.
skoeter
Excellent frame, I like how the landscape appears from the dark. Great mood!!
clemens-k
love it very very much!!!
jwdell
Awesome scene! Excellent frame as well...
madame
Ohhhhhh Danny, it's magnificent ! Fabulous sky and colors, the frame is wonderfully done too. Excellent artwork !
gallimel
it's so peaceful.. I am watchin lately many of the paintings from Colbert and this reminds me of them, for the grace. Love it so :)
Niutek
Absolutely gorgeous sky and a most beautiful scene - Dave just stole my idea with the grass and a thick book! :))) Bravo, Danny! :)))
ChadAustin
Very robust image. Unspoiled nature. I notice a theme in your images; Nature is pure and beautiful and people are corrupt and selfish and full of turmoil and pain. They cast an emotional "net" over everything. Very interesting themes, Danny.
ascrazy
Fantastic magical light, colour and mood!! Wonderful frame! Bravo Danny!
qmont
Danny, not much to say that hasn't already been said.......this is bueatiful, and really shows you skill with the camera, and your eye for bueatiful scenes. I just admire you work in photography....John
che18530
Danny...you just know what to do with every canvas! It's so very beautiful. The lighting, colors and shading are so perfectly executed. I really love the serenity which embraces this composition!...Wonderful!...Cheryl
PapaGuru
A bit dark mooded for me but a very fine landscape!
groush2
My Friend Danny..... You have produced a classic work ... your talent and creativity never ceases to amaze those who view your marvellous work !!!!
Akinom
Oh my, how beautiful with a classical feel to it! Again a masterpiece!!!
zatman
Lovely touches once more
snakemove
also a great frame and art......I love the sky