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 (34)
kimariehere
one of the BEST SHOTS I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME ..hats off to your masterpiece ...AWESoME POV AND lighting ... and an amazing subjext. fulll of history and architecture to be in awe of !! WOW!! STUNNING VOTE!!!
Punaguy
What a gorgeous shot here Dan! Beautifully construted cathedral with much attention to detail here...and you have captured it so nicely...very warm and soothing lighting and killer POV...Nicely done! Aloha~
vlaaitje
such an impressive shot........well done
1010
Awesome, the lighting is wonderful, just adds to the dimention. Excellent. ~V~
mss
Beautiful! I've never seen such thin columns. Do you have a picture of the spire?
nathalie06
Ciao Danny. The architecture of this cloister is a wonder ! I like the atmosphere of serenity that we can feel in this place. Seams to hear the silence... Have a good week-end my friend. Hugz.
SoulSearcherr
wow..beauty surrounds you
tibet2004uk
Salisbury yes!!! Gotta go there!!! I love ancient architecture! So fascinating and full of energy!!
maggiemai
Wonderful photo!! Just amazing! :-)
nongo
I love the randomness of the stone path, seems like no set pattern, just spontaneity, most excellent!!!!! Superb image Danny!!!! Love every aspect of this!!!!!!**
sharky_
Very incredible how you capture this image. Beautifully done. Aloha
SophiaDeer
Very enchanting!
Sekadhar
He, he...this is "my cup of tea"!!! Fantastic place, very well known (but always nice to see it again)! Excellent shot!*****!
kansas
Beautiful! I have always dreamed of going there after reading several books about it. Thank you!
Tamela.J.
WOW This is absolutely breathtaking! To bad they dont build like this today!! Outstandfing shot, as always!!
watapki66
Beautiful composition and repeating patterns!
herbstliebe
a wonderful view, very nice capture.
pjaj
Wonderful photography here!! Excellent job Danny!!
WonderfulCreation
wow! wonderfulc place! Great shot, thanks for sharing!
M_Moraitis
What a great building, the architecture is simply beautiful!
GiMi53
H Danny, you captured perfectly the atmsphere of this cloister gallery ! Excellent shot ! :~)
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive Gothic corridor...!!! A splendid architectural construction...!!! Splendid shot....!!! V
zaberc
Belle perspective !
Lledeline
Beautiful
marybelgium
beautiful shot of this medieval cloister and very interesting !
tommorules
A mouthwatering glimpse, can't wait for the shots from inside!
Corwin13
Great place and excellent photo!
Akinom
What a fascinating architecture! Captured so excellently, Danny! Gorgeous POV and compo! Hey, what wrong with jimbO? worrying
cynlee
historic, fine perspective & architectural gothic arches :]
Richardphotos
I am impressed with the structure and your capture. what a wonderful place to visit and be able to absorb some of the history