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 (28)
miladyblu
Hello!1Ciao!!Another your terrific and very impressive capture!!i love the stunning details ,the fantastic colors and the great clarity!!This extraordinary shot is a reamrkable masterpiece my dearest friend Danny!!As usual you are a big artist really talented!!thank you for sharing this wonder of nature!!I wish you a serene night and a happy day!!A big kiss and big hugs!!
kenwas
I dislike the little buggers but admire your skill with a camera.
Valentin
Fabulous macro work, fascinating details!!!
Richardphotos
you should be proud.stunning macro of highest quality
PhotoSmith
I really like how the commentary is beautifully demonstrated by your photo. I don't believe I've seen a spider macro showing a "victim" being packaged like this. A very interesting and wonderful presentation.
vlaaitje
I saw it really big.....as raw file....and it looks fantastic..such GORGEOUS DETAILS....nice to see too how you took it....haha....I am not a spider lover...but this is fantastic !!!!!
nattarious
What a story Daniel... Love the shot my friend, the POF/DOF is amazing as usual.. And there is a lot of details in that superbe post my friend.. OMG!! Where is Andreas now? It is just stunning.. So thank you for the post and wish you having a nice day.. JOE
Sekadhar
Excellent shot but spiders are not my favorite...
striving
Very nice capture. Wonderful shot.
CavalierLady
What a striking close up! You can even see the hairs on it's legs! I've watched them from my porch do the same thing, but your image really gives an up close view into another world. Very impressive!
1010
The itsy, bitsy spider, huh! My husband says I grow them, hehehe Excellent photo......
froznlife42
Spiders are pretty cool.... as long as they aren't on me without me putting them there. Awsome photo.
kansas
OMG! Excellent photo. Such super detail. The fine web. Interesting info.
Zacko
Oh man! That is impressive. I have a feeling that spider aint very big, so the clarity and focus of this shot is just superb. Ive been trying to capture tiny spiders as well, but the slightest breeze causes their web to blow and whoops...out of focus, lol. Have a great day. #:O)
borsy
Excellent artwork!!
dreamerAngel
Superb detail giving us the chance to look closer at the delicate life/death situation in a spider web. It fascinates me the way little creatures carry on the lives they've lived for aeons while we 'superior' beings (LOL!)blunder through the world with our 'progress'. I am sure the meek WILL inherit the earth and they deserve to, just to get a break from us. Thanks for sharing this plus your knowledge.
tallpindo
The fine mesh detail enhances the solidity of the body.
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwwwwwww, is excellent my friend, a very good composition and i like very much the spider!!! Yes, is very bizarre for a woman LOL... Good day and kiss ;)
BorisB
This is amazing! A gorgeous macro, very well done!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo Daniel....!!! Great macro of impressive detail......!!!!
nathalie06
Another cute little Spider ! and to see her in action making her web is a wonder. IMpressive and beautiful shot Danny. Hugs
kenmo
Nice capture...!!!!!
gunsan
Don't want it in my bathroom, but love the sight of it :-)
tommorules
I think anyone would be proud of this one! Super spot & super sharp.
pjaj
Beautiful work of art Danny!!!
romanceworks
Nature is always such a marvel. Wonderful details here. CC
Punaguy
Very nice macro here of this little predetor..splendid detail Dan~ Aloha!
iaacf
They still are interesting creatures.. I did not know they are common in Limburg which is not so far away from my home.. I've never seen it anyway...Beautiful capture BTW.