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)
cbender
that's a beautiful shot... i like to see someone who takes pics of those kids... they really may be angels... and they know what joy is... that's true... :) brilliant portrait here...!
sharky_
I remember doing this, lol. Excellent capture of this child expression. Aloha
RodolfoCiminelli
Brilliant and wonderful portrait my friend...!!! A adorable angel of God....!!! V
SoulSearcherr
wonderful shot
vlaaitje
we have talk about this picture my dear friend.....and I like it a lot, she lives in her own world...love her expression, what's in her mind during that time you pushed the button? Most of the people stare at such kind of persons, but they forget that they have also a heart, I am glad you post this one, such a wonderful image Danny, with a perfect softness in there.....love it xx
Zacko
AAW!!! What an adorable little face!!! Gorgeous capture, with such incredible skintones and perfect DOF. BEAUTIFUL INDEED!!!! Have a wonderful day #:O)
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Another wonderful portrait, this little girl is so funny and cute ! Children at this age are so pure and so naturals, really an angel ! Thank you for this shot, and have a great day my friend. Hugz.
WonderfulCreation
Awesome moment.. made me smile :)
soulofharmony
oh dan bless her little heart.. awwwwww a child with inner love beautiful...:)...)))))
Tedz
A fine Image....of when Life was easy :]
jcv2
Ah yes, what did we adults lose that they still posses!? Impressive work, Danny, to become as a child makes people real!
kimariehere
what a shot love her thumb on her nose!!.. and the old garb is so kewl!!... wow a wonderful childs portrait!
Perry6
A wonderful, adorable child and shot!
pimbotin
Marvellous! A perfect shot for a such lovely cuttie...
Zabeth
simply fantastic! Children give us so much!!! Have a wonderful day!
PhotoSmith
Costume never quite hides the human aspect.
Valentin
What an enchanting portrait! So colorful and delicate! Very well done!!!
marybelgium
fantastic childs portrait ! very well done ...beautiful tones and compo !
Tommy3D
You picked a winner here Mate:)!!! Absolutly brilliant Danny!!! Congrats my friend!! VOTE
pm_hackworth
How adorable! LOL! VOTE!!!
Margana
Aw this is so touching and sweet.Such a lovely portrait of innocence and this little sweetie has it all in her eyes.You did a wonderful job here Danny.Really excellent. :)V
tibet2004uk
Oh nice!! What a lovely capture!!! I love candid shots and this one rocks!! Yep!
kansas
A beautiful capture of this challenged child.
tizjezzme
This is precious ... so very sweet. Beautiful photo! My uncle had Downs ... he was the joy of my life -- and I, his. :) He was something else; such a joy; and sooo full of love. What a sweetie.
SophiaDeer
How cute!!! What a sweetie!
Punaguy
Very kewl candid here..Kids will be kids. Clean capture Dan! Aloha~
borsy
Beautifully done!!!
nongo
If we could only have a peek into the mind of this child, how suprized we'd be!!!! Excellent image Danny, you have a tender heart!!!! **
watapki66
wonderfully cute shot!
Tamela.J.
hahaa What a cutie!! Outstanding shot!!!