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 (29)
TomDart
You know these insects? Wow, I am impressed with that and the id is very good to have here. You got the focus just right on the butty's face. I like this one very much. Thanks.
thevolunteer
What a great capture. Fabulous macro. Aloha
short_ribs
Awesome shot mate! Love those colors and compo! THanks for sharing! Keep them coming! :)Hope you had a great weekend buddy!
nattarious
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations Daniel for such a shot my friend!! Yes.. I agree with Tom, this is totally impressive work my friend!! Sharp, clear and lovely! Thank you for the post and hope to see some more please :) JOE
BorisB
Amazing nature, a wonderful and clear composition!
Flannelman
Nice, and the bio works to. thanx ;-)
tizjezzme
This is gorgeous... a fav for sure.
sharky_
One can sure learn a lot thru your post. Beautiful capture with excellent information. Aloha
Richardphotos
awesome butterfly and macro
gunsan
I love that you have started showing us butterflies again Danny, you know I have a special relation to these wonderful animals. To me they symbolize so much that words cannot say. This is a beauty that borrowed it's color from the sun, wonderful shot!
GiveMe
Great shot. beautiful colors on the butty.
Blush
You know your inscects like I do flowers...grin Thats a good thing..wink Love this soft coppery color Beautiful Hugs Susan~
Zacko
Beautiful photo of a beautiful butty. It doesnt look as hairy as the ones we have....so i will actually consider the possibility of this one being pretty, lol. Great job D. #:o)
Shucoda
G'day there mate! I love how the green background brings out the yellow of the butterfly. Great job!
Valerie-Ducom
Amazing picture and nice color.... Good day and hugs
erskogly
Beautiful bright orange butterfly. Excellent macro, and the info is appreciated.
Gor111
Fantastic macro shot of this beautiful butterlly! Excellent contrast to the green background! Bravo!!!
creanum
Superb capture and excellent macro shoot.....
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive macro of great detail and beauty.....!!!!
CavalierLady
Your macro shots have been very impressive. This is lovely!
Littlejock
Beautiful composition and colour. Excellent photo.
Georges_H_Hoens
Hi Dan, hope you're fine mate. What a beautiful shot of this butty, love the composition and the harmony of color. Great Art as ever.
kansas
A gorgeous golden beauty! Excellent photo.
SNAKEY
Very very pretty my friend.:O))
GOLDILOCKSUK
Your photos are worthy of a wildlife book or magazine this is amazing :) Cathy xoxoxo
Tamela.J.
WOW Simply breathtaking shot & colors!!!
romanceworks
Such a brilliant color and beautiful shot. CC
Stringy
You have got an amazing collection of images here! Another little beauty
erlandpil
Beautifult capture picture erland