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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
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Comments (36)
Luka_30
Beautiful dedication with beautiful photo.
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent macro and very beautiful gift of birthday for your friend.....!!!!
Ger50
Thank you Danny, lovely flowers, and yes I remember that spot, MONDO VERDE !! And yes better not talking about age, lol. Nice dedication, see you soon, we have another wonderful spot to go!!
rainbows
Wonderful dedication, superb shot, Danny. I wish a happy Birthday to your friend, Ger. Hugs. Di.
tim32225
Nice photo, Danny. It's an interesting angle on the black eyed Susans and it looks really cool with the other flowers blurred in the background.
Zacko
Oh man!!!! You sure nailed the DOF with this one!!!! Stunning macro and such a beautiful and thoughtful dedication to Ger. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEEEEAAAAR GEEEEEEER..... ... HAPPY BIIIIRTHDAAAAAY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!! Hope you both get to have a splendid evening. #:O)
MrsLubner
A most beautiful and happy photo. I love the pov and the good feelings behind it. Excellent viewing. :-)
tommorules
Gorgeous colours. Respect!
Flannelman
Nice shot Dan, and regardz to Ger. ;-)
mojo1917
lovely picture, great depth of field, and so warm. sigh. well done. :)
1010
Beautiful....................
Loloe
Beautiful photo and great dedi! Bravo!!! and happy birthday to Ger!!!
busi2ness
Excellent control over DOF and the colours are gorgeous. Happy birthday Ger!
nattarious
Excellent shot Daniel and what a dedi to you best friend and one of our top artists!! You all guys are the best i've seen online since 1990!! ;) Long time eh! Oh well.. I agree with everyone about the DOF and also the POV!! You did it again my friend.. Thank you for the share and have a nice day.. Now i have to think of something for Ger :D EXCELLENT + 5/5 JOE
Onslow
Happy Birthday Ger - superb image Danny to celebrate Gers special day :)
Sekadhar
Beautiful Birthday gift...and photo! Super shot!!!
st_fish
Suberb shot and lovely dedi!!! Happy birthday to Ger!!! :)
creanum
Excellent macro, great pov and the colors are beautifull.....
RedundantlyAbundant
AAHHHH, beauty of a shot..I love narrow DOF flower shots...especially with uniform colour...excellence!
soulofharmony
Absolutely beautiful Dan , And many happy returns to the birthday boy Ger , what better in composition than flowers from Holland.. its all that fertile soil.. :)..!!! outstanding
Georges_H_Hoens
Hi dan, Happy birthday Ger.... Lovely flower shot (In my fav public parc near home I did shoot many times such one) Great shot Dan, Wish you a peaceful night, G.
kansas
Beautiful flower photo. I like the angle of this shot. Wonderful Birthday dedi for Ger.
BorisB
I like the dof, it's really excellent!!
Margana
Happy birthday Ger.This is lovely,Danny.The dof realy adds such a wonderful softness.Hope you both had a great day.-M :^)
KiwiMiss
Really beautiful ... love the DOF. Happy bday to Ger
Gor111
Oh what a beautiful dedication! Happy Borthday Ger! Excellent flower shot!!!
Valerie-Ducom
Fantastic picture and very nice color, excellent Dan... And very nice dedi for Ger "Happy birthday Ger!!!"... good day :D
sharky_
Beautiful dedi capture and Happy Birthday Ger. Aloha
gunsan
Sweet dedi, and Happy Birthday from me too Ger!!
Littlejock
Beautiful colour and light. DOf perfect.. Very well done. Hugs