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)
Tedz
I have stood in this exact same spot at the foot of Queen Boedcica...I get Goose bumps knowing You stand there now.....though I am dissapointed You are not Paddling the Canoe.....goodness gracious....is that the Time....manly hugz
danob
O H nO dear boy took this before I left paddle paddle hope to be there for the christening!!
Corwin13
Great pov! Wonderful Big Ben!
soulofharmony
excellent love the light also reflecting off the gold.. looks as if boedica is actually looking at the time.. hahah stunning shot..:)
patmartj
Lovely POV real propper job!
jimry
Lovely shot of Ben mate...nice detail there :)...and yes, looks like Boedica is looking at the time...:)
iaacf
Neat image. Spetaculair view at the Big Ben. I never saw this before..
borsy
Excellent image!!!
tony_br22
gorgeous photo image :-) point of view and the light are super
Kropot
Excellent shot, was trying that shot when I visit this brilliant city. Not with the G2, it was not working, overcrowed :) Toerists :( haha. I love the shot.
sossy
wow! outstanding POV, sculptures and architecture!!! amazing contrastful and perfect lighted capture of this scene! the view makes me crazy for joy! LOL v ;o)))
Perry6
What a fantastic shot! Excellent!!!
tizjezzme
OMG .. this is awesome!!!! SO PRO! V!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Great photo Daniel!!! Excellent point of view!!! Vote
Bonker
Some are just allways better than most others, and when it comes to taking great shots, you are one of them, this is my first vote in about four months, but this is so worth it. Benny
cynlee
magnificent lighting & pov! hope to be there again someday :]
SophiaDeer
A beautiful shot of Big Ben! The POV and lighting are superb!
Apophis906
Oh what a lovely POV here,excellent capture and job.
kansas
A beautiful photo of this landmark. Never been there, sad to say.
DJB
I kinda think this is perfect.Maybe the most shot area,but how many get this good. Love it.We on this side of the world do not get to see it a much so it is a treat!
GiveMe
Brilliant photo. Beautiful in every way. TKs :^)
NODROG69
Fabulous shot and such a wonderful pov ~ love it.
chantal-france
Excellent POV and DOF in this golden shot :) The crispness is perfect and the light dreamful :))
vlaaitje
Excellent shot, I love the golden colors, I hope the next time you can show me this BIG BEN in real, gorgeous lighting I like a lot, just a wonderful image Danny taken with a lot of love so as you always do......I like that other one too, you show me that one just the "clock" its a lovely one too....I think I post it on your website......or better said "our" website...lol
tallpindo
She sees something of intense interest just a little ahead. The hands move. She continues to look. Perhaps it was just fleeting moment. The manly art moves from right to left. Spin is countered. The league of splendor is before us.
addiek
Terrific angle on this wonderful icon. Thanks for sharing.
madame
This is a fabulous shot... wonderful POV and colors ! You really are a magician of the photography, Danny !!! v
Quasimofo
Good shot. High-res digital? Medium format? Tight-grain 135?
dtp
fantastico every sinle day pass next to this jewels molto bella
CarlosM
Excellent! Excellent clarity and POV! Sublime image!