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 (55)
Hendesse
Excellent and very interesting photograph, outstanding details.
carlx
Fantastic composition, tones and details, my friend!!!
KatandNamon
oh i love this! it is fantastic and I could look for an hour to discover yet more details, wonderful work and instant fav! happy holidays to you :)
flora-crassella
wonderful and very interesting picture!!!!!!
magnus073
Danny this one is so cool and I'm a nut for historical places like this one
Meisiekind
Marvelous character and atmosphere in this capture Danny! Amazing image! :)
Mavrosh
This photography totally fascinates me! Really great work! A fav for me!
durleybeachbum
A masterpiece photo of another master at work.
ragouc
Very good HDR
evensteven
Nice work! Looks like a greeting card.
MagikUnicorn
LOVELY SHOT...THANKS FOR SHARE
flavia49
wonderful shot!
lyron
Excellent image. Fantastic work!!
BorisB
Really impressive, great shot!!
MrsLubner
Danny! I'm walking around bare-footed! You have totally knocked my socks off with this. Its got the feel and the lighting, the composition and the tones... its got interest and appeal. I adore this shot.
RodolfoCiminelli
A splendid and fantastic photo, impressive environment.....!!!!!
lucindawind
this is fantastic . I love this scene ! MERRY CHRISTMAS :)
Meowgli
beautiful work Danny, and a really engaging subject, like a slice of time
MedTran39
Super!
koosievantutte
very fine image.
babuci
Excelent work. Looks like a page from a book about old time.
adrie
Fabulous photoshot my friend, excellent capture.
sandra46
fantastic capture
bazza
What a great shot of this Shop it looks excellent, well done Danny!!
schonee
WOW Excellent!
mermaid
This is almost like a wonderful painting, Danny, it looks so way back and gorgeous, a really special and excellent work!
npauling
A very interesting looking shop you caught here.
SafetyGuy
Must be the pack-rat in me but I love this kind of photo. Great job with the HDR bringing out the details. From the stone floor to the wood in the ceiling, the metal tools, the leather belts, and the craftsman hard at work; it's all a feast for the eyes. Thanks for sharing it!
kgb224
Superb HDR work my friend.
sharky_
A very interesting shot of this saddle maker. Excellent work with HDR. Aloha