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 (34)
Zacko
Wow! What a crisp shot...and what a gorgeous kitty!!! Perfectly timed as well with that little cutie licking its own nose. Adorable capture Danny. Have a great night. #:o)
Biffowitz
Yeah, superb focus and detail, I like it. Thanks for the info, nice work!!
Blush
Awh~ This is such an adorable and cute image.... Love this..... Hugs Susan~
inshaala
hehe - zacko, i dont think this guy is "cute" he would probably bite your hand off if given the chance ;) but yeah - cool shot of a cool cat ;), but i would have loved to see his ears in full :(
nattarious
Yes!! Very crisp and sharp shot Daniel!!! This is so beautiful!! Thank you for the post! It is impressive work Mr. :) Have a nice day JOE
Littlejock
VEry clear and crisp, So beautiful. Great timming
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and very opportune shot Daniel....!!! Impressive detail.....!!!!
tommorules
Well he appears to be looking at your lower half & licking his lips. Obviously a leg-cat, not a... well you know what I mean. A delicious shot!
vlaaitje
gorgeous..love the pattern.....
wastl001
Beautiful shot with great detail!
Sekadhar
Fantastic and very cute little one...like it much! Super shot!!!
Nath06
So impressive capture !!! Bravo :)
kenwas
Wonderful expression captured here.
creanum
Great capture
babuci
I love spotted cats (not just cheetas), this is cool shot ....(ammm what happened with its ear? LOL) Sorry Danny!
rainbows
Beautiful capture, Danny. Thank you.. hugs. Di.
BorisB
Excellent work, a beautiful animal!!
kansas
A pretty pussy cat. Wonderful shot.
Wonderland
How cute! Great shot!
sharky_
Looks like she had something good to eat... Beautiful capture. Aloha
Margana
LOl What an adorable capture with his tongue sticking out.Beautiful work,as always Danny.It's a pleasure to see.-M :^)
Gor111
Beautiful how you have captured this wonderful and prod looking cat! I love this Serval portrait! Bravo!!!
Brog28
Hey great shot. Love the tongue. Where do u find all these creatures? exactly how close are u? it looks like its looking right at u
madame
What a superb capture... he looks so cute, this is a wonderful kitty :) ! It's always such a pleasure to admire your photos... I should really come more often to look at your work !
eddyruiz
simplemente perfecta.... me gustan mucho tus fotos..... Simply Perfect.... I like very much your pictures.... Gracias por Compartirlas.. Thansk by Sharing
gunsan
I adore all cat animals, this is such a beautiful shot that i am happy to just look at and enjoy. At home I feel safer with Simon :-)
soulofharmony
perfect timing.. love the markings :)
Flannelman
Great timing and fine detail!!! thanx ;-)
GOLDILOCKSUK
Awesome detail I do love your animal and bird pictures this is superb! cathy xoxoxo
Fotogen
Beautiful capture Danny. The moment captured is awsome. Very informative comment as well