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 (35)
S.I.Sheehan
Exceptional image XOXOXO (((((bravo)))))
Loloe
Wow!!! Lovely portrait!!! Bravo Danny!!!
nathalie06
A beautiful portrait, and what incredible colors !!!!! This Carneval must be very funny and different from the others. I've got a problem with the one of Venezia.... the masks skary me ;o((((( I love all the rest, costumes, hats, making-up but not the masks ! Then a Carnival as this one, where we could see the faces of the people is perfect for me ! I hope you've made a selection for us ? Have a nice evening my friend, Hugs
Zorg1955
That's a shot and a compo. He doesn't seem to be so happy being at the carnaval ..... Colours are those favorites in Nederlands .... Excellent pict . . .
nongo
Does seem a bit serious for such a happy occasion??? Excellent portrait work Danny!!!!!
marybelgium
wonderful portrait !
vulcanccit
very colorful, fantastic shot!!
sharky_
It is always so interesting to see people dressed in different costumes for celebrations. Excellent.. Aloha
SoulSearcherr
amazing colors...
busi2ness
Excellent colour and presentation in the portrait!
kenwas
Love the present....fine work!
featherwitch
Wow, this brings back memories! My first (and so far, only) trip to Europe was to Germany back in 1989. I was fortunate to have gone at this time of year and was able to participate in their festivals. What an experience! So much culture and history! Gorgeous shot, by the way! :)
TwoPynts
Wonderful colors and textures Danny.
romanceworks
Wonderous colors and marvelous pic. CC
iaacf
What a beautiful portrait.. Indeed it is carnaval in Nederland right now..
jinet
Splendid orange portrait, really fantastic !
Chaos911
wow, fantastic!!!
GiMi53
Yeah, it's carnaval season again.... Excellent capture, Danny ! Go, Orange, go !
bugatti
Wonderful, Dan ....
Littlejock
Excellent colours. lovely
SomethingStrange
wonderful image!
MrsLubner
a fantatic costume and a stellar photo.
DJB
What I like is the way you have it with the same colours in the background too. That really highlighted an already good candid capture.
Gor111
What a beautiful carnaval capture you have posted here! A real excellent portrait! Bravo!!!
kimariehere
incredible bold and bright color and beautiful compo!!!... wonderful!!!.... love it!!
RodolfoCiminelli
A excellent shot Daniel....!!! Very expressive model....!!!
tallpindo
Fun is never a lame duck.
kjpweb
Great! - Though this fellow looks miffed! :) Fantastic colors!
erlandpil
Wonderfult portrait in great color erland
GOLDILOCKSUK
Wow love the colours and a great shot I hope you had a nice time :) Cathy xoxoxo