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)
ShadowWind
A very unique piece of architecture found with just the right amount of post to bring out it's mystery...Well done...
SoulSearcherr
wonderfully moody
WiserAngel
I really like the atmosphere you added. Really nice photo with a terrific mystic feel.
Akinom
The atmosphere is amazing... with a touch of mystery! Fabulous work, Danny!
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
98Bones
Excellent photo, worthy of a tousism promo!
addiek
The emptiness of the building and the haunting moon are provicative elements in this scene. You really struck upon the right colour tones as well to make it work so incredibly well.
Blush
Wonderful image I love it & the atmosphere surrounding it Wish I could learn to do the frames around mine I posted one of an Old Railroad Depot now on national history registery wish you would drop by and see it lots of artist around the area have it painted now and for sale Love this and Vote Hugs n love Susan~
logiloglu
pure magic. a i have no words shot. absolutely fantastic,Danny. vote !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
funkandjazz
A very beautiful, emotional image Danny! Your pw is terrific! :)
HobbyHopper
Wow, beautiful done! Nice composition.
jaggos
WandM
Super atmosphere and very beautiful picture!
Perry6
Atmosphere is perfect! Excellent shot!
esper77
Wonderful atmosphere, well done!
vbarreto
Excellent mood!!
Pierre59
Tr jolie atmosphe...excellent, Vote
pjaj
Excellent photography Danny! Beautiful!!
madame
Wonderful shot... amazing atmosphere and I like a lot those soft colors ! Stunning artwork, Danny !!
SophiaDeer
Outstanding!! The colors are just gorgeous and the moon looks wonderful!
redpill
great mood, excellent compostion and colors are totally great!!!
snakemove
Hello Danny, mom showed me this one, very nice, looks like a spooky castle, and of course my vote
Photocorderie
Excellent photo! cordialement Alain
Saurav
Excellent atmosphere and mood in this image.
sittingblue
lovely vista and atmosphere. well done. 'v'
sheilakalajdzic
hauntingly beautiful...can almost hear the whispers of the past. i love images about mining. i have some in my gallery. my father grew up in a county big on coal mining. while we were visiting my folks this summer, we took MANY shots of an abandoned mining community. Vote!
RedundantlyAbundant
Very creepy..I love the atmosphere...such a satisfying image!
Raven_427
Something to nag? Hmmm .. is little me allowed to do so on your great work Dan? This is a fine place, the atmo in this image is great .. but it's a little to centered to me.
sinistar
Stunning as always my friend
Pontigary
Makes me thrill. Very expressive shot! Reminds me of some old mistique and sinister story...