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 (36)
jyriviuhko
Beautiful tribute! Thanx! Even though I consider my self very lucky celebrating the holidays with both friends and family!
linkinpark
Beautiful work,awesome colors..Merry Xmas and happy new year to you too!! ;-)
creanum
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours too! Beautiful artwork
luminosa
Wonderful and original image. Many wishes to you and yours again, Danny!
Michelle A.
Beautiful work of art Danny... Happy Holidays to you and yours!
pjaj
Wonderful work Danny and Merry Christmas to you and have aa Happy New Year:o)
tallpindo
There are odd moments as the Christmas I took my sons to a nearby Italian restaurant with a tape recorder and some Pavarotti tapes. I wanted to show off the dense sound of the little black Radio-Shack speakers I had been working on. Rome has a place for the beggar and the stray cat.
groush2
Supurb Art ....another year without the wooden coat ...It has been a pleaure to view your marvellous art throughout the past months...a joyous time to you and yours Danny !!!!!
ascrazy
beautiful image, thank you my friend, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all,
skoeter
Your magic chrystal is so full of joy, happy holidays to you and yours Danny!!
vlaaitje
wonderful Danny........I wish you the best too.....
Roswita
I wish you a Merry Christmas end a wonderful 2004
vbarreto
Merry christmas Danny. Excellent artrwork as always!
Tedz
Good on Ya Cobber....and to You :]
kansas
Great artwork. Wonderful tribute. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
cynlee
what a beautiful & colorful ornament! music too! :] how wonderful! a very merry christmas & happy new year to you & yours too danny! *lots of holiday hugz
borsy
Excellent artwork, Danny!! Captures the Christmas spirit beautifully!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!! I look forward to viewing more of your wonderful art in the coming new year!!!
MedTran39
Absolutely beautiful! Merry Christmas!
j-art
hey, danny - a very merry christmas to you to, and may all your dreams come true in 2004 - thanks for being you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SoulEatar
Sweet music to the eye !! All the best always my friend -
Tanialmeida
happy season wishes, back @ ya my friend, with lotz of x-mas magic ;0]
ruudbrouwer
I don't dream of a white christmas anymore; I just dream of christmas by looking at this picture...it's beautiful! All the best in 2004 for you too Danny... R
RodolfoCiminelli
Merry Xmas for you Daniel....!!! is a very creative and beautiful card...!!
gallimel
happy xmas and thank you for this sweet thought :) may joy be part of all your holidays and all of the new year :)
qmont
Thanks for this wonderful work of art my friend, and here's wishing You and Yours a very Merry Christmas, and a very Joyful New Year.........John
madame
What a beautiful Christmas gift, this is a excellent artwork... thank you so much Danny :) Happy Christmas to you and to your family !
Tommy3D
All year you give us the most beautiful artwork and photographs--and now this wonderful Christmas Card!! Thank you my Dear Friend--for everything!! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Danny!! Big Hugz, Tommy
HobbyHopper
Merry Christmas. Excellent artrwork as always!
bleachfix
Looks like you've captured the reflections of tiny one-eyed space creatures with curly heads! Gotta Love it!! Merry Christmas and looking forward to your posts in the years to come. [];^)
Akinom
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well, my friend! May 2004 be as creative as this year. Thanks for the joy you've brought us by your fantastic art through the whole year. holiday hugz