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 (65)
PapaGuru
Great atmosphere, yep leave it here in the gallery :)
SNAKEY
You really stirred some mood here mate. It's a master work.:O))
Niutek
Yep, the postwork is fantastic - the tones and softness add to the atmosphere of abandonement...
ilutegija
mysterious... postwork certainly adds the mood! excellent done:)
i-popba
yes!!!! Excellent atmostphere...love compo and light.VOTE
vlaaitje
wonderful picture, I saw it before you upload this one...and I told you already that I liked it very much....wonderful atmosphere....
Enmos
Oooo ! Spooky shot here Dan !! Love it !! Did ya see any ghosts ? ;o) Really outstanding work my friend !! V
Corwin13
Agree with all! GREAT shot!!!
kenwas
So many stories behind those walls and such an atmosphere to bring them forth. Excellent image!Vote!
linkinpark
Beautiful, I like the soft, dreamy lighing..
Michelle A.
It's absolutely beautiful.... a magical atmosphere... it seems as if this old building can speak....
KingPtolemy
Brilliant shot!!! Wonderful atmosphere!!!
Stringy
Looks like you've been home again. Lovely atmosphere in this shot.
Tommy3D
Beautiful and haunting image Danny!! It has a Steven King flavor. Well done as always my friend!! V
jstsittinghere
atmosphere superb ! I'd say:) excellent image!!
jwdell
Awesome!!!!
skoeter
Awesome softening and mood!!! Grewat to see you postwork!!!
joshus_hund
Wonderful mood here! I like the soft touch you gave this picture!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo Daniel....!! Excellent atmosphere....!!!!
susanmoses
This would make a wonderful book cover... the mood in this shot is awesome! Your photography is amazing... I enjoy each and every work you post... no wonder everyone looks up to you... you da MAN Danny!
RobertTheoret
Just a super capture all around perfect. Great work my friend. BRAVOS!!! and V
Tedz
Oooh Doctor I'm in trouble..."Ooh Goodness Gracious Me!"...I fainted upon seeing the Vista...and the Postwork, quite some effort, adds to the Scene...I was once in the Pit with a Cornishman :]
cynlee
fantastic atmospheric shot! the image is full of mood & presense! very well done as is most everything you do, happy to see more of your artistic pw :]
sparky123
Danny I have often told you to add your talents as a Mixed medium guru to your photography skills this one is awesome V
Varian
I like the softness added to this. Definitely does give it atmosphere. :)
environaut
Wonderful work here! Love the atmosphere and mood! Very soft... Excellent!! V
tammymc
Beautiful view. Nice creation of atmosphere. The softness and lighting are very nice.. almost like a watercolor painting.
estevez
Really a charming scene, with beautiful colors and an involving atmosphere. "my vote" Congratulations !
SoulEatar
As it should be - feeling is what it is all about not postwork -
kansas
Wonderful photo. I am so much enjoying this series. Glad you will leave these in your gallery so I can direct others to view them. Interesting history.