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 (24)
Zorg1955
Of course it was a good day for children ! I was a little bit surprise when openning the pict (I was waiting some wild life picture) ;-)))) . Just tell your son to take care when having fun on the bike cause you love him . . .
MrsLubner
Gosh I'm glad to know someone out there is having to bite their tongue, sit on their hands and shut their eyes at the appropriate moment besides me. My grand son is now 11 and his mom has finally decided to let him get off on his Uncle's dirt bike and stir up the mud and dirt a bit. I've been encouraging this since he was 6 because I could see he was a natural and might be racing someday with his talent. Now, I fret with pride whenever he leaves to spend the day jumping hills, ramps, hopping ditches and landing in mud holes... But that's what love's all about...if you love them, let them go... :-)
kenwas
Glad to know this as I am a big bike racing fan. Great shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and impressive shot & photo my friend....!!!!
Biffowitz
I was never into the bikes, but I admire the riders who push the envelope of their sport. Thanks for sharing that Danob. great shot btw!!
Ionel
Great idea! Excellent picture!
vulcanccit
fantastic shot! so clear! Congrats to your son!!
pjaj
Great shot here my friend!! Excellent as always:o) Have a great Valentine's Day!
CavalierLady
How exciting this must be! (and nervewracking!) A great dedi for parents and a great shot!
busi2ness
The close crop is very effective and the colours are superb! A great dedi for our children.
Punaguy
A good thought for the day Dan, I appreciate my children and like you will always worry about their well being as our parents did of us....A pleasant Valentines to you and yours! Aloha~
kurtsart
Great shot Danny! Love those reflections on the helmet shield !
RadiZ
I can understand the pride, I don't know how old your son is, but it looks as he is riding the 125cc class, meaning a top speed of 230-240 Km/h, these kids are fearless, i have done some kartracing myself but only at a top speed at 100-110 Km/h and i thought that was fast enough ;)) - great kid, great shot, like the reflection in the helmet...
Lashia
Great shot, very clear, and the reflection is great, Happy Valentines Day! :-)
sharky_
I can sure understand the worries as a parent. Happy Valentines Day. Aloha
Gor111
A fabulous taken sport portrait! I wish your son every success and an accident free season!!!
erlandpil
Another good picture from you my friends erland
tallpindo
Children follow a path we created that takes it's own twists and turns. Silverstone is long established. I hope his success fulfills his need.
kjpweb
What a colorful bird! Endangered it is, too! Good one Danny - in every sense.
romanceworks
Our love has certainly created our children and what a fine tribute to yours. Excellent shot of your son. When my daughter was a toddler we took her on our motorcycle outings where we did dirt racing. She loved it and now races on a canoe team in the ocean. Always a thrill to see them excel. CC
MedTran39
Great shot of your son and awesome bike! Yes, very scary as a parent but we must allow them to find their niche!
Margana
My heart is in my throat every time Paige just goes out for a drive. And yesterday, when we'd been hit by an ice storm, she insisted on going out...sigh. So I can relate to how you must feel. Anyway, great capture, Danny.The colors and detail are wonderful. Hope you had a lovely Valentine's day, as well.-M :^)
vlaaitje
I know for a parent it is difficult to see how they race....but the shot is so coolllll
nathalie06
I remember the previous post of a race of your son... The reflexions of this one are fantastic. That's a shot Giancarlo's have loved too.... being a biker for all his life ;o))))) But I could understand it's difficult for a parent. It's good when the race is finished, lol ! Well tell me when he made a race with my favorite..... Valentino Rossi of course !!!!! This young man is incredible, always funny and a great biker on race ! Have you got other shots of his race ????? show me please ;o))))))) Pleasssssssseeeeeeeeeeee..... lol ! Asked in this way, you can't tell no !!!! Hugs my friend, and congratulations to your champion !