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 (49)
jstsittinghere
incredible sky and image, gorgeous.
THROCK
Awe inspiring scene!! Wonder if the bass are biting? :)
logiloglu
wonderful and dreamy scene. !!!!!! #:O) !!!!!
wildfire2003
Beautiful scene, gorgeous! WOW!
j-art
now thats a really breathtaking piece - i really love your mixed medium pieces - thanks for posting!!!
Masema
Wow! Beautiful work Danny. Love the colors. Looks like such a peaceful place.
groush2
Danny ....What an incredibly stunning work of art you have blessed us with ...Absolutely Beautiful !!!!
borsy
Excellent work of art, Danny!!!!
Kropot
Lovely swan, lovely work and that sky ====) Ahh, beautiful.
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous colors!! This is delightful!!
cynlee
exquisite... Tchaikovsky's Odette dances across the lake... most enchanting image Danny :]
kansas
Beautiful. Like an ode to the dawn of life.
YohannR
Absolutely superbe... the colors are exquisite...!!!
Tommy3D
Totally stunning artwork, Danny!! I love the swan in flight, their take offs and landings are incredible. Your art is always a treat, my friend!! V
gunsan
Yes, stunning is the word! Here I would love to sit, on a bench, meditating over the beauty the world can offer sometimes.
Tedz
Ooooh! This is noice and sexy....i am gonna try this....i wanna be loike You! Very nice....sigh
MedTran39
Absolutely beautiful!
kenwas
Wonderful job..a great pick up of the white swan with the while cloud areas..works very well!
98Bones
Beautiful work! Wonderful reflections.
Roswita
Beautiful work Danny, so beautiful the colours of the sky
creanum
Very, very beautiful
Blush
I could look at this all night Such a captivating scenery love it Thanks for the comments on my poetry I dont know how to upgrade pics sighs maybe you can IM me and tell me how Hoping you have a Happy Valentine's Day:) Susan aka Blush~
j-dwarf
perfect compo.
gallimel
you know how i love the subject... i hear Tchaicowskji all over now.. thank you :)
pjaj
Very, very gorgeous Danny! Excellent job my friend!
jwdell
Wow!!!! Got my vote...
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent scene Daniel....!! it is a place full with peace and still....!!! vote
linkinpark
That sky is really marvellous..
SoulEatar
Graceful and majestic scene - Your talent shines in this style - Expressed from the heart and felt as such !
bwitzel
Beautiful image! :)