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)
Tommy3D
A wonderful Butty and dedication Danny...I do love your nature photography!!! Happy Birthday Monika!!!
pimbotin
Good Dedi Daddy Danny!... And cool shot...
nongo
Beautiful heartfelt dedi to our dear friend Moni!!!!!! HBD !!!!!!!!!
1010
Gorgeous............... ~V~
Egmont
A beautiful dedicatoin for a very special friend to all of us at RR and a special friend of mine. Happy Birthday Monika.
tvernuccio
danny, this is sooooo beautiful! luv these daisies and that cute little butty stopping for lunch!!!!!!! Hope your birthday is a very happy one Moni!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tedz
A fine Butty Image and a great Day for Dear Monika.
bkhook
How beautiful and delicate. Great shot and nice present for Monika.
SoulSearcherr
this is extremely lovely shot..and happy birthday sweet Monika
vlaaitje
A lovely butty for a lovely lady she is..always caring....HB Monika
Margana
Gorgeous shot Danny!The blurred daisies in the background look awesome.Love this.How nice for Monika that you chose this lovely pic for her.She certainly deserves it! :)
YohannR
Such delicat details... Great Shot...!!!!!!!!
x___photographs
how pretty!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent photo and splendid gift my friend...!!!
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! A so fresh and springy macro for this cute butty ! Like a ray of sun and happyness for Monika's Birthday !!! Great !
jcv2
Fantastic birthday dedi for Monika, Danny! Love all those flowers filling this image around the butty!
Akinom
WOW... Danny! This is incredibly beautiful! A masterpiece! Love it! Thank you from all my heart for this very special b'day gift, my dear! hugest hugz I'm overwhelmed today by so many beautiful b'day gifts and wishes! Dunno what to say! blush I am really a lucky one to have such wonderful friends here! You all make my day so bright! smiling all over my face v and favs and thanks again!
uniquedreamer
Beautiful capture of this butty.
violet
What a fantastic birthday-gift..!! Well done !
WiserAngel
What a lovely birthday present! It's a perfect photo!!! Happy Birthday, Monika!
pm_hackworth
What a beautiful dedi! WOW!! VOTE!!
logiloglu
very beautiful and lovely image. great mood. a wonderful Birthday present for Monika.excellent photography. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
Georges_H_Hoens
Wonderful shot here Dan, the DOF is perfect and moody, I love it ! and a appropriate dedi to a great Lady, happy B-day Monika ! Have a nice WE, G.
tizjezzme
Oh my goshhhh.... Now this is one GORGEOUS photograph!!! I LOVE the dof here and just how perfect it is .. focusing just on one beautiful daisy .. with beautiful butty on top. wow.
kimariehere
what a beautiful little butterfly so soft and delicate perfect cheeful summery delight wonderful for Monikas b-day!!
SophiaDeer
Beautiful! The blurred background is stunning with the sharp focus.
watapki66
wonderful shot!
KiwiMiss
An excellent butty and pressie for Monika
sharky_
Beautiful.........Excellent gift for Monika. Happy Birthday Monika. Aloha
schadtc
A most beautiful birthday dedi! Whish you the very best, Monika!