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 (43)
CDBrugg
what? she found lipstick on your collar? lol
Onslow
Great work :)
qmont
Absoutly Majestic, very bueatiful in every way.........
kenwas
Excellent!
Dianthus
"Just the two of us",reminds me of that song. Excellent capture and beautiful words.:)
Zacko
Two shots merged? Gotta say that these shots of yours....are nothing less than BRILLIANT!!!! Those birds of prey are so freaking majestic its not even funny. MAGNIFICENT!!!!! Have a grand evening. #:O)
vlaaitje
O my, such a great image "It seems that he need a kiss !!!! " SUPERB, wow your birdshots are always sooooooooooooo gorgeous...and such a wonderful words for it......
Laelia
Agree with Dianthus for music You're brilliant in words composition, elegant and strong in picture ... That's great !!!
Nath06
Excellent capture and work!!! Bravo:)
Punaguy
Very kewl Danny, excellent shots here of these non turkeys! Well done..Aloha!
Kropot
The words hit me, the shot is super, love the late light and the looks of the eyes of these incredibel lovely birds.
soulofharmony
outstanding dan absolutely superb!!!! wtg......
SoulSearcherr
how very romantic..S
kimariehere
awesome capture beautiful words .... perfectly composed!! ... luv it have a Happy Valentines Day!
DELMUR
superb image!
Akinom
Really incredible! And the lyrics to go with just touches the heart! What a wonderful and romantic Valentine's gift!
sinistar
Top Notch Danny... Thanks for the gift
KiwiMiss
Such beautiful words and image ... superb in every way. Happy Valentines to you :)
1010
A Perfect Valentine image, gorgeous. V
Blush
So majestic and wonderful Vote n hugs Susan~
kansas
Wonderful photo and words. Thanks, and Happy Valentine's Day to you.
sharky_
Together they fly and forever they live. Excellent and Beautiful. Aloha
DigiArts
Magnificent- and handsome- subjects..and an outstanding piece of work. I like your poem, too.
Margana
Huge congrats on this Danny.Love the composite and the words are wonderful.A very well thought-out and presented upload.HVD to you!-M :^)
1pearl
Fantastic photo !!!
newleaf
Tis another 'Proper Job'
tallpindo
Love as an authority. Now that is a longing.
Chaos911
:) this shot is sooo cool, excellently done!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and spectacular photo series......!!!!
LostPatrol
Most impressive, superb detail and lighting.