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)
vulcanccit
I love the trio!! looks like they are enjoying the shoot, capturing their happiness well!
MrsLubner
Ok, now the lass on the right looks to be having great fun while the others seem a bit weary at this point. But your skill is ever-present!
bonicki
What a funny shot with this three girls!
Janiss
Each are beautifull more than each other! Funny.... cool!
Zorg1955
How lucky man you were . . . I hope you took more than one shot with these so lovely Ladies ! ;-)))))))))))
vlaaitje
O yes he was a lucky man.....all these beautiful lady's in front.....I like this pose....so lovely
GiMi53
A great trio !
I'm jealous, Danny... lol ! Excellent and refreshing glamour photography ... would have been completely perfect with smiles on the left, but technically the pose and the picture are excellent !
rainbows
Three very bonny lasses, Danny. I think they all look beautiful, each with a very different expression. Super capture. Hugs, Di.
jogi1302
A beautiful shot of this trio and believe me, I think you was a lucky man. Excellent work Daniel. You have post a photo, it mean that you are home well.
BorisB
Looks as if you have a dream job...;-))
lizzibell
Very nice...
Littlejock
Great portrait So pretty woman..
sharky_
Wow! Three is lovely company. Excellent photography. Aloha
Shucoda
3 Lovely ladies.... Great lighting, you are so lucky mate! :) I still love the eyes of the woman in the middle... :)
Syrup
Happiness is ! A wonderful capture of these very pretty girls! Although me I'm kinda partial to the very animated luverly gal on the right! :B eaver !
MedTran39
Super - love their feather coverups! :-)
RobyHermida
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW DANNY!!!!!!! DELIGHTS FOR THE EYES!!! ROBY ;o)
Blush
Wow Three pretty ladies...The one on the right seems to be having more fun than the first too... Excellent capture...sorry for not commenting a lot just been really sick as of late...please forgive will catch up when I can:) Hugs Susan~
Punaguy
Very kewl portrait Dan, looks like their having some fun here! Aloha~
kansas
Super photo. Doesn't look like any of them belong on the endangered species list.
amberlite
great pose with the 3!! like this the best so far
stuart83
Excellent capture of these lovely ladies Stuart
DJB
Your lighting is nice with no bad shadows around. Good one.
romanceworks
A trio of beauties, you've captured the uniqueness in each. CC
Gor111
Oh your 3 beauties made my day! Each lady has got her own fascination! A beautiful group portrait you have captured here! Thanks so much for it!!!
tallpindo
The one in the middle looks forced. I'm concerned. One likes consent to be full and honest. Any discomfort at all could come back to haunt the viewer. Where will all this lead?
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent work my friend....!!! Beautiful and very suggestive models.....!!!
kjpweb
Good one! Danny, Danny, Danny! <> Wonderful light and three beauties! Excellent!
pjaj
Great shot here Danny! Well done indeed:o)
erlandpil
What a beauty girl,nice portrait erland