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 (49)
Brog28
Great shot. Hehe its a hippo. Well good luck with your work.
Littlejock
Great portrait Daniel. I think is looking you shooting the pic and the reflection on water is superb. Awesome colour and light on the pic. So beautiful
tim32225
Wow... Cool shot!
marybelgium
fabuleux portrait !
pjaj
Excellent capture Danny!!
gunsan
You are fantastic Danny,never before I have seen a Hippo as a beauty :-), but just look att that flirtatious eye!! Super shot with just fabulous clarity!
busi2ness
A very interesting image created by the reflection.
Sans2012
Crystal focus! The reflection looks great and the colour across the water is very nice. Hey, dont even mention DIY projects. Put in a new garden/entertainment area all weekend;) Excellent capture:)
CDBrugg
lolol - the 'eyes' have it!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot Daniel...!!! Have a impressive detail.....!!!!
erlandpil
What a wonderfult captuere picture erland
Bonker
Allways nice to see your postings, this is so great. Like the pow, the focus. =)
Valerie-Ducom
fantastic photo and very nice color and refextion... Good day :D
sharky_
This Hippo seems to have his eye on your. Beautiful capture. Aloha
mermaid
Seems to say "I see you!" Great capture!
Zacko
Oh God! What an amazing shot!!!! So unique as well. I have never seen one like this before....unless youre counting National Geographics or Animal Planet. Incredible capture Danny. And the quality is beyond superb. Well done indeed! #:O)
natalieb
Amazing shot !
typeitout68
Wow, what detail! And he's looking right AT you! Great shot
romanceworks
Oh my, now this is just a totally superb shot! So pro, is worthy of publication. CC
Onslow
Or Reggie's mother in law ;) - Excelent shot - love the reflection and super detail :)
creanum
Quel magnifique regard.....
vlaaitje
gorgeous shot Danny, wow, love the reflection..all is perfect in this one.....and pstttttt don't overdo yourself...........
kansas
WOW! A magnificent creature and photo.
Loloe
Wow!!!! superb capture!!!stunning reflections!!! Bravo!!!
mps
Great shot.
Ger50
Hi Dan, I remember the day you took this shot, what a beauty!! See you soon mate
SoulSearcherr
this ROCKS...S..
jocko500
real good shot. look like he looking at you lol
Gor111
Oh what a beautiful animal portrait! Your big lady looks really fabulous! I love this shot! Bravo!!!
Nath06
Excellent capture , so impressive !!! Bravo :)