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 (33)
TwoPynts
These are such adorable creatures. You sure captured the cute-n-fuzzy aspect of them in this photo. Wonderful detail here, another full size viewing must. Keep up the great work on this important series.
romanceworks
I imagine if it were reversed how quickly we humans would decline without our habitats. This is such a great shot of mama and her cub. CC
lafayette
I try many times to catch this red panda in several zoo, it's alway difficult because they are often in the trees, you have a chance to catch this one!
nicolaperniskii
Nice capture. Thanks for the info, nice to see such an effort.
Zorg1955
Excellent capture and thank you very much for the info about this panda I never heard about before your post !
_Guffi_
Adorable shot. Those are some interesting creatures.
busi2ness
Very fine detail captured and and the furs look so realistic and touchable. Sad state that their habitat is also swallowed up by man...
ultimatemale
fantastic image. really like d compo & colors
Littlejock
Beautiful capture and lovely serie. Excellent work with your pics and messages. Hugs Danny
Biffowitz
It would be a sad state of affairs to have this wonderful animal extinct. A great message danob!!!
saguarosam
Dan: Nice shot. As always, your patience pays off! I think of these pictures as sort of slice of life views. Grabbing animals doing the things we all too often miss reminds me to be conscious about stopping and observing the world on their scale, not mine. Being able to relate animal life and behaviour to mine reestablishes - and I don't mean I am anthropomorphising here - the fading connection that is foundational in the mindset leading to habitat destruction and decreased diversity that threads throughout, binding us all together. Note: For all interested in understanding habitat destruction as a primary force in our world, I recommend: Song of the Dodo, by David Quammen. It is a compelling book composed of one part travelogue, one part natural history text, one part historical story about Darwin and Wallace, that will keep you up reading all night long. I guarantee you will not be disappointed! Sam
mark.spooner
Beautiful work! An amazing capture!
BorisB
A marvelous animal and an excellent image!!
vlaaitje
HOW CARING, HOW SWEET, HOW TENDER THIS IMAGE IS.....
CavalierLady
A beautiful shot and great perspective as mother carries cub into uncertain future.
antong
It is a sad state of affairs when habitat is lost by our hands. At least I get to see this Panda! I have never seen this type though! Thanks for sharing! Excellent capture - hope you have a facial one too. ;-)
gunsan
I admire you in many ways Danny. First you give us your wonderful photos, then you teach us so much we don't know about so many animals, and last but not least, you share your love and concern about our earth and those living on and of it. Thank you! Hugs!!
valcali
Excellent shot...I wouldn't have guessed this was a panda. I really like reading the info you give on your subjects. ;o)
marybelgium
adorable !
kjpweb
Woah! So clear - so detailed a shot - not to mention the moment it was captured. (Where it was captured, you left out, though, which would be interesting to hear!) Kudos - Look at my avatar - Today's salute goes to you! Hands down!
stuart83
Awesome capture, there such a beautiful animal, a to see there natural habits declining, thanks for give us the opertunity to see these animals, also the education that comes with your photography, Stuart
nongo
Super series on these fragile topics!!!!! You have a heart of gold Danny!!!!!! Love it!!!!!
kansas
Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo and the information.
sharky_
Very beautiful animal...... Excellent. Aloha
DJB
This is excellent exposure. Where is it.
tallpindo
Why do I think "red panda" is a rape alert? I met one from Starke anyway. The terror stories about heroin withdrawal under cold turkey became simply small bad checks that were prosecuted to the maximum.
nathalie06
A marvelous and so cute little animal ! He looks between Fox and little Bear ;o)))) But this one is really one of the last of the Red Pandas... So sad to think about that. You've made a brilliant portrait of him Danny, the light on him make the details more impressive. And thank you for the large size... it's a wonder ! I love this fragile serie.... Hugs my friend
iaacf
A marvelous image.. the red panda is a beautiful animal and in a way they look funny, just like their much bigger nephews. And a clever animal too.. one red panda of the Rotterdam Zoo managed to escape from his enclosures and was found back two kilometers away nearby the Rotterdam Central (railway) Station..hehehe.. whatever was this red panda up to..
Hendesse
Outstanding shot and information. Thanks for sharing!
RobyHermida
Very beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)