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 (58)
Perry6
Beautiful scene! Looks so calm and peaceful.
Mikan
Hmm - the location is a real pleasure..:)
kansas
What a wonderful sight to see as you walk. Beautiful reflections in the water. Thanks for sharing.
addiek
Has the softness and composition of an oil painting but much smooooother! XLNT.
SoulSearcherr
wonderful place...relaxing
WiserAngel
soft and lovely. It looks like a truly wonderful place to walk and clear your mind.
pjaj
Superb artwork here Danny! Excellent job!!
HebeDreams
Beautiful picture! It has a wonderful romantic mood, and excellent composition. I love it. :)
kennyliu
What a peaceful scene here!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent landscape Daniel....!! Beautiful reflection in the water....!!
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking!! This is like a dream..a poem!!
moonfish
What a delight it must be to be so near this beautiful spot!
Raven_427
A fine place to live but no place to work .. ;-)
creanum
super landscape.....;
environaut
What a lovely place!! This pic has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. Beautiful!
98Bones
Excellent romantic image!
Tamela.J.
WOW This is really beautiful!!
estevez
A scene with a classic and elegant style. An adorable landscape. "my vote" Congratulations !
logiloglu
a pleasure to look at. vote !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
bleachfix
I would walk there everyday if I could...rain or shine! Simply LOve this image Danny []/;^)
soulofharmony
perfection and professionalism.. just outstanding awesome :))
zatman
A dreamy and impressive landscape!!
Okwango
marvelous scene!
Pontigary
Fabulous scene, deserves to be painted by some old great master as well. So moody, picturesque delicate and tender...
sittingblue
this is very beautiful scenery. A beautiful place to share.
sossy
a dream of an idyllic walk! wonderful reflections!
Henrik_K
so soft and beautiful - fantastic capture
susanmoses
Evokes such romance Danny! A rowboat, two lovers, and a picnic with a bottle of Cristal! Sheer beauty!