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 (61)
danob
This is the left side of the Cathedral the temporary seats provided the two points of focus for the DOF The main pews are in the central part of this wonderful place
tallpindo
The view can be intimidating but the way sound carrys back from your footsteps is comforting. Nobody tells you which pew your family has occupied since 1290. Something more primitive guides you. It isn't the bodies in the floor. It's the knight in effigy on the chest at Dorchester.
Turin_Returns
Excellent image. Did you take any of the big blue window at the west end?
soulofharmony
excellent shot with beautiful light... all the best with the move... new year new home :).. peace
Niutek
A beauty of a shot, Danny :)) Take it easy with the move, don't hurt your back! :))
qmont
Splendid veiw Mate, what a Grand and Bueatiful house of the Lord, I hope your move goes smooth and uneventful, see you when you get back my friend................V..John
pjaj
Excellent shot!! Wonderful photography!!
tizjezzme
OMGosh ... what a GORGEOUS shot !! !! PoV excellently done. Vote !!!
Lledeline
Wonderful shot.
fblnet
Excellent shot!!! Silence is perfect!
chantal-france
Beautiful, Daniel :)) a lovely place to feel in peace : thanks
NODROG69
Wonderful place ~ hope your move's not too stressful.
Akinom
Your shot is as impressive as this cathedral! Immense height, wonderful colour tones and light and beautiful details! Good luck to your move! Take care and be back soon! hugz
SophiaDeer
Excellent! Such a regal looking cathedral! Best wishes in your move.
kora
Your new home is impressive, Danny. But the beds may be a bit hard LOL, A wonderful capture of this magnificent cathedral. Hope you everything went well with your move. :)))))
ascrazy
excellent shot, superb place!!
jwdell
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HobbyHopper
Photo or 3D image?? Wonderful photography!!
madame
Superb and peaceful place... all the best with the move, Danny ! Magnificent shot !!
logiloglu
fascinating architecture. an excellent photography. !!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!
Sylvia
It's always a pleasure to enjoy your ~Fantastic~ photos!! So Magical & Beautiful... EXCELLENT! Feliz Ano 2005 :)
walters4it
Excellent perspective , superb composition, great sharpness, a very beautiful work ! Congrats....Regards....
jcv2
So this is your new house? ;) Remarkable to see nobody here so close before Christmas! Hope your move will succeed well!
sparky123
Your talents as a great photogrpaher shine through regardless of the subject matter you are a Pro!! If Not? you should be!!
Mikan
can I add more to other comments? Extra shot!
sinistar
A BRILLIANT IMAGE!! Been there and few have captures this place so well!!
b2amphot
Beautiful shot.. great perspective and the lighting is perfect.
addiek
wow! a marvellous edifice... thanks for sharing!
ShadowWind
You should be taking pictures for National Geographic. This is amazing.
zatman
The entire composition and tonal contrasts is wonderful!!