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)
Zorg1955
Yes they are endangered and seriously . . . Your shot should also remains to all of us that a woman, Dian Fossey, spent most of her time to protect the gorillas and was killed . . . . . . Again thanks a lot for all your contributions and your excellent picts my friend . . .
mark.spooner
Lovely work!
rainbows
It is a superb capture, Danny. Such a powerful Silverback. I share your feelings about seeing these creatures in the wild. It is good they are breeding at the Bristol Zoo. The gorillas must be in good circumstances.. So glad the female had treatment for her visual problems. Cannot wait to see the capture of Mother and baby. Wonderful work. Thank you. Diane.
busi2ness
One of those moments we share history for a second with a primate kinsman. Your control over the black/grey tones is just great.
Loloe
I had a thought for Diane Fossey too when I saw the thumb... Wonderful portrait Danny!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
MrsLubner
Oh, my gosh, this is magnificent. The photo is tremendous and so is the subject. Yes, it would be lovely if they could be free and not threatened. Why do humans feel they must dominate and control everything and if they can't, they kill it for profit or out of fear? Such a wonderful photo you've done.
iaacf
An outstanding portrait of this beautiful species.
redchilicat
Beautiful detailed shot! They are impressive and fun to watch because so many of their mannerisms are similar to humans.
PeeWee05
Gorgeous shot - the light is in the totally correct place!
CavalierLady
I never see these magnificent creatures that I don't think of Diane Fossey. I hope you get to achieve your life long goal someday and see them in the wild. That would be so awesome!
Littlejock
Beautiful colours and details. Super pic
Ionel
Excellent capture!
sharky_
They are beautiful animals. Just was watching the TV about gorillas. So sad if we lose them entirely. Excellent shot. Aloha
monjo71
Beautiful capture Danny! Love the composition. John
SoulSearcherr
I love these beautiful creatures..fab shot..S
MedTran39
Awesome shot!
kjpweb
Speechless! Perfect Danny!
kansas
Wonderful photo.
romanceworks
What an awesome gorilla - excellent shot. CC
stuart83
Excellent capture, fantastic detail Stuart
Gor111
Wowwwww what a fantastic portrait of this silverback gorilla! Again a professional shot! Bravo!!!
tallpindo
A lovable old brute. Hasn't got all that land to worry about now. He can court and preen.
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot of impressive detail in the hair......!!!
erlandpil
Great portrait erland
tizjezzme
what a cute guy .. such a nice shot of him, too ... good job.
amberlite
they are pretty amazing to see, shame they're endagered
GRA
Amazing animal Briliant portrait
gattone_blu
Wow.. Very very beautiful bravo
mps
I like gorillas more than chimps. I often wish we were more closely related to them. Especially since they are less violent in their behavior. Maybe we could have inherited that particular trait.
moochagoo
Nice buddy :)