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 (46)
cynlee
a beautiful golden capture... the time grows near here too... & i'm off to enjoy it... my best to you my friend HNY hugz :]
YohannR
Exquisite... beautifull and delicate... perfect for today... HAPPY NEW YEAR...!!!!!!!!!!!
tizjezzme
Great Final'e to 2004. Onward and upward to 2005!! Be Safe, Happy and Healthy and have a great New Year! *HUGS!!!!
vlaaitje
such a lovely image Danny.....and I wish you all the best I can wish....you deserve a lot......thanks for being such a close friend....I have had a wonderful time by my son......I am just home it is now 1.40 after midnight and we celebrate now at home...hugzzzzzz xxxx
-seek-
simple amazing shot... you need more comments.
Tedz
All the best to You Danny....and the Photo is a cracker !
j-art
Danny my friend, may you have a wonderful 2005, and may there be much more of your fabulous photographs for us all to enjoy! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blush
Love this Golden Glow sweetie Happy New Yr 2005 Vote n hugs Susan~
Kropot
Beautifull shot to go with youre words. HNY Dan, may the clouds be as beautifull in this new year as they where in this shot.
RedundantlyAbundant
Excellent and interesting compo Dan! Happy new years to you!
fblnet
love the sky... fantastic! HNY to you...
Apophis906
Oh thats such a pretty sky, happy new year to you too. Excellent capture and job here.
Sekadhar
What a beautiful sky and rays! Excellent capture:))!!!
Tommy3D
Pure gold my Dear Friend!!! Happy New Year Danny and to your family also:)!!! I hope 2005 brings you much love and happiness!!! Tom and Jody
addiek
Glorious pic Danny. Let's hope it will be a year to soar!
logiloglu
Happy New Year 2005 to you and yours too,Danny. !!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!!
SophiaDeer
Stunning! The sky is gorgeous and the bird gives me the chills it is so beautiful! Happy New Year!
WandM
Wonderful sky indeed. May 2005 be as colorful!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo and incredible sky!!! Happy New Year Danny!!!
patmartj
Everyone's Delight. All the Best for 2005 Danny, May it be a special one for you. Hugs
Lledeline
Wonderful capture. Happy New Year and a lot of photos like this one.
Corwin13
Happy New Year to you and your family!
jcv2
Gold in the sky, always fascinating! A very happy new year!
soulofharmony
Peace and Harmony to you and yours in 2005...:) beautiful shot
tallpindo
One last glide before settling in. The sky is never tense only ominous.
qmont
What words could be said, this fantastic image says it all, I have not seen a better one to express hope, and the dawn of a new day, a better day.one filled with life and joy. Mate you have said it all, without a word..God speed my friend..............John
kenwas
Wonderful capture. Have a great year!
i-popba
Wowww!!!!...Excellent shot.!...cool tone and atmos,....well done...!Happy New Year .
AlainC
remember me jonathan livingstone seagull, great poesy here. Happy new year !
iaacf
I love those golden skies. Excellent shot.. the gull in the centre adds to it for a great deal.