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 (54)
jocko500
I like these type of shots a lot. and what big teeth she have
mps
Great shot.
Blush
That cat doesn't look very happy Maybe he hadn't has his din-din yet:) Excellent capture... I have up a new one my first fractal drop by when ya can Excellent photo Hugs Susan~
Gor111
Gorgerous cat portrait! Definately one of the best I have seen in the past! Bravo!!!
rainbows
Excellent capture, Danny. She is too angry.... Di.
BorisB
Any misconceptions?? ;-) Really a powerful portrait, absolutely IMPRESSIVE!!
TomDart
Danny, you captured the excellent facial expression here...very well done. Thanks, friend.
sharky_
Wow! I'm watching on TV a lion attacking its owner. Clic on your post amd wow! Becareful my friend. Excellent capture of this growling animal. Aloha
kimariehere
incredible capture!! this is amazing !!! GRRROOOOWL !!! ... I adore this shot!!... awesome indeed!!! WOWWWW!!!!
Tamela.J.
OMG This shot is total PERFECTION!!!!
Damia
OMG! What an amazing shot!! That expression is fantastic! Fascinating photo! :)
Punaguy
Opportune shot masterfully caught! Sweet catch here Dan, man he looks fearless! Aloha~
TerraDreamer
Great capture! I love this close-up!
ascrazy
wow, fantastic portrait and shot:-)
kenmo
Wow...that's some growl....A very impressive shot...!!!
cricri99
He makes me angry!! LOL..superb shot!! clap clap clap..bravo!!
tommorules
Time to back-off a bit then.... yikes. Guess you got inside the comfort-zone here!
JuliaKretsch
Fantastic image! Congratulations!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Yikes it looks angry I hope you didn't get too close lol! Always a super shot from you this is awesome :) Cathy xoxoxo
Firesnuffer
Beautiful capture the dpf is, of course supurb, but the quality of the texture of her brow and wrinkled nose just makes this shot jump at you! Wonderful!!
Flannelman
Woah, nice kitty. Great timing. ;-)
jinet
Splendid shot with a superb wild expression !
dbyrd
Great job! Hard to catch moment.
shutterbugs
Fierce! Excellent!