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 (48)
vlaaitje
oooo Danny I just want to go offline....but I saw your uploade, this is so impressive..well taken...love it very much......
CDBrugg
lovely shot - the crowds were obviously fascinated!
SoulEatar
Breath-takeing ~ Awsome view - The color here is so angelic - Simply Beautiful !!!
j-art
wow - what an impressive shot!!!
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Bellissima questa foto ! This cathedral is a wonder, with this big angel flying over our heads. Very simbolic and peaceful. And there is so much light in this cathedral, often they are dark, this one have something special, and a masterpiece of architecture. I like the churchs when they are empty... that give me a sense of internal peace, of protection. Even if I'm not catholic and if I've got no religion. I think I don't need to be part of a religion or another for believe in God, and the most beautiful place to feel ourself nearer to God, is the Nature... Have a nice night my friend, and a good week-end. Nathalie, always with Giancarlo
SophiaDeer
Excellent! A very inspirational image!
tommorules
I'm guessing 16-35mm L ? I borrowed one but couldn't afford so opted for 17-40. Very sharp shot with great DOF. Excellent. Congrats Danny!! I have to confess I may have gone to the joke shop first to buy a stink bomb, so I could have had the place to myself. Not sure I'll get into heaven with an attitude like that, although I think God has a sense of humour so you never know....Cheers, Steve.
gunsan
Oh...what a mighty view!! Excellent!
Yinn
... let gabriel fly ... excellent.
SoulSearcherr
this is truly a magnificent shot..beautifully done..S
ShadowWind
Fantastic shot of a truly amazing event. The angel flying really brings it home. Thanks for sharing this with us...
Pontigary
Wonderful. Impressive interior shot, the angle|light chosen masterfully (as ususal) and the overall compo is brilliant!
tizjezzme
Breath taking is right. Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!!!!
cynlee
soaring!!!!!!! the magnificence of the cathedral's architecture amplified by the angel with wonderful reflected blue light... superb! :]
diomedes66
Magnificent cathedral and equally wonderful image. Superbly crisp front to back.. well done indeed!
Tamela.J.
WOW This is just BREATHTAKING!!
Sekadhar
Awesome! Most wonderful...love that angel! Excellent done!*****!
ana-maria
An wonderful image of this impressive cathedral. Love the colors and the view. Excellent done!!!
Zacko
Wow, there is much to explore in this one. Such detail. Excellent capture!!!! Have a great weekend #:o)
nongo
Amazing image!!! The DOF is brilliant!!! The whole image is fantastic!!!!!! Thanks Danny for sharing this with us!!!! What a treat!!!!
kennyliu
Awesome architecture!
Andymaria
Excellent, love the clarity of the picture and the fact you can still see the stained glass windows.
qmont
Danny this is remarkable, the Cathedral is beyound words, what a bueatiful house of the Lord, showcased in all it's Glory.........V....John
kenwas
Such an amazing place. Excellent pov selection!
addiek
awesome and impressive!!!!
kimariehere
OMG O WOW! O WOW AGAIN!! holy CATHEDRIAL!! GLLlllllllORIOUS!! GOES TO MY FAVES!! OMG THIS IS ANGLEIC AND DEVINE AND I COULD JUST STARE IT FOR AN HOUR STRAIT lol do you EVER TAKE A BAD SHOT!?? I HARDly think!!.. sooooooSOO PERFECT **CLAPS HANDS LOUDLY AND CHEERS! VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive Gothic architecture and spectacular photo Daniel!!! I like the soft natural illumination!!! Impressive and very beautiful vitreaux and images!!!! V
Tedz
Impressive...such grandeur :]
Lledeline
Wonderful
kansas
For the glory of God! Most beautiful! I would love to see this cathedral one day.