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 (43)
vlaaitje
we had a long talk about this shot....and it is a good one.....a lot expression in here I like...maybe I write a poem for it.....wonderful work Danny an images for think about it.....well taken xxx
gali0924
look at hime pony tail n earing n everything. :D great shot.
Mikan
Hello, Danny! I guess he thinks about the half full of life that he had, but now he's wondering about the life that still lies ahead...anyway, he's definetely "far far away"..exc. image!
addiek
The issue of loneliness really raises its head around the Christmas season. A sensitive and thought provoking post.
solrac_gi_2nd
This one of the best "people" photos I have seen in RR. It has ALL. Excellent PRO capture and atmosphere. What else ? PERFECT = V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
logiloglu
i agree with solrac_gi_2nd . excellent people shot. vote #:O)
Tamela.J.
During this time of year, there are so many lonely ppl! My heart goes out to all of them!! However, sometimes ppl just like to get out & relax while thier other half is shopping. Its really hard to tell whats on his mind! Poor guy, I hope hes ok during this season!! Xcellent shot as always! V
Tedz
Yep....just paddle that Canoe....and I will be ok...manly hugz
SophiaDeer
A wonderful photo! So good to see everyday people! Bravo!!
Vraxor
It's a good thing to be reminded about the less fortunate among us. Even though we can not always help them, we can at least show interest in what goes on in them. Great capture with a whole different world inside its own, a world inside this man. Excellent!
RodolfoCiminelli
Great capture my friend!!! Splendid combination of lights and shades!!!
cynlee
sneaking photos eh? sounds like a good afternoon of people watching... this came out well in the mood & light.. newcastle is a pretty good beer too :]
jacquette
Good Mood . nice work
Sekadhar
Life scene...different from you and most excellent capture!!!
NODROG69
Hey Danny I recognise that bottle! Superb thought provoking image.
art4all
And me just thinking you went for the menu card...... It must have been a set up!!
DJB
Be nice if he was staring at it thinking...No I don't need you.
qmont
Danny, this is a very touching and Emotional shot, the best shot always just happen, and can never be posed.The lighting and Atmosphere are perfect, and the look on his face is priceless ( you could read so many things into his thoughts ) Mate, only you could have pulled this off..........OUTSTANDING.......V..John
cbender
that's intense.... good shot!
tallpindo
I've never had a local bar or pub to go to where I was accepted. It comes from not being an immigrant. No little to set the stage. The best I ever did was taking the crew of the HMS "Porpoise" out on the town and two years later a crew from Costa Rica picking up used IBM "Selectric" typewriters. Seems you take some getting used to.
tibet2004uk
This is so true!! This is a very moving shot...makes me feel so sad....
Cosme..D..Churruca
Quite a change in your subjects, genial photography !
kansas
Truly an excellent 'people shot'. Yes, I would wonder what he is thinking about too. Excellent photography.
i-popba
WOWW..!!! Wonderful shot..!! * PERFECT .. LOVE COMPOSITION, LIGHTING AND MOOD... V **
madame
Superb shot and mood... he is really lost in his thoughts. It is different from what you usually photograph... I like very much this kinf of capture !!! v
zaberc
Xcellent shot !!!!!!
kora
Wonderfully emotive composition, Danny. I would say this guy's life has always been less than half full. The whole scene rocks! :))))
sossy
hey, very impressive capture! thoughtful and perfect composed! hn...maybe he is thinking about his future!
SoulEatar
Contemplation ! Some sad - Great study shot !
borsy
Magnificent image!!!