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 (31)
BorisB
Amazing and crazy! ;-) A nice image, well seen!
Hendesse
Fantastic capture. Outstanding details, really an excellent photo!!!
vlaaitje
aaaa this is super Danny..it seems that they argue or had a fight and ignore each other...what a super details....O yes...the feathers are gorgeous......and such a strange beak.....just perfect.....never seen this specie before.....
Biffowitz
I've seen this kind of thing before, the one has been out bar hopping with the boys, and came home late. Now his ol lady is really annoyed with him and not speaking. Great shot you got here!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and very oportune shot my friend......!!!!!
nongo
LOL, someone's in trouble!!!!! No snuggling tonight dear!!!!! LOL!!!!!! excellent image!!!!!
kenwas
Great title selection and a fine shot. Brings me a smile. Thank you!
kimariehere
LOL!! haha that one has an expression like he is bored hehe... WOnderful!! love it ... amazing cute penguins !! lovely to see these two full of expression wonderfully posed facinging oppisite that adds to the expression itself ... EXCELLENT and impressive photography as always !!!
sharky_
Welll??? Looks like he is sleeping in the dog house tonight, lol. Excellent shot. Aloha
bentchick
This is sooooo cute! I love it! Love the title, it's perfect!!!
Valerie-Ducom
ahahahahah, very funny the expression from this 2 birds!!! Excellent capture and I like very much your composition . Kiss and big weekend for you my friend ;)
nattarious
WOW!!! I agree with Valou' what an expression on their faces tho.. Very nicely captured and shot my friend.. Really amazing quality.. Wanna give some lessons? :P Have a nice day and wish you a happy weekend.. JOE
pm_hackworth
ADORABLE!!!! You know I love your work!
Loloe
Great capture! They really seem ready for a duel! Bravo!!!
ascrazy
ha... very cool scene, beautiful shot my friend, thanks:-)
miladyblu
CIAO!!Amazing and very impressive shot!!I love very much this fantastic image with these pretty penguins!!Original and pretty pose!!Great colors and stunning clarity!!You made another big masterpiece my dearest friend!!As always you are a extraordinary artist!!Thank you for sharing!!Have a wonderful sunday!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
claudialee
Even in the animal kingdom? Amazing. 10 paces? I would rather hope a small disagreement and a mild cold shoulder. LOL!!! HUGS!!!
Zacko
ROFLMAO!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! That is just too funny. Did they have an argument about something? That one on the left sure looks pissed, lol. Brilliant capture Danny! #:O)
sittingblue
these guys are cute... excellent photo.
qmont
Damn mate this is execellent, and the title is just perfect.......what a awsome shot my friend.....thanks for shareing...........John
kansas
Cute little fellows with those long eyebrows.
Joko-Style
Those are sweet. Those see correctly insulted out.... Which for a mad hair-style!
SNAKEY
Very beautiful image............. maybe they both are keeping a watch........ u watch that side i l watch this one.;)
Richardphotos
I love seeing penguins. these are beautiful and you made an excellent capture
gunsan
Oh Danny, this gave me my first morning smile!! I at once saw a couple I know, they behave like this, and it can take quite a time before they come on speaking terms again. If they just know how funny and childish they look, just like these two. A fantastic shot!. Isn't it fun how much we can read in our own experiences in animals?
Margana
LMAO That one on the left really looks angry!Tooo funny!Fabulous shot,Danny.
che18530
Wonderful! I really got a chuckle out of this one! Your work continues to take me places I would othewise never get to go. Thank you so much my friend! Cheryl
dreamerAngel
Love your sense of humour! Lovely shot - thanks for the chuckle.
Punaguy
Thanks for the chuckle Dan, great tittle and image! Aloha!
iaacf
Hehehehehe, those penguins always make me laugh.. thanks for making me laugh.