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 (45)
BibbyBear
Oh how beautiful. Such a lovely shot for a lovely lady - I'm sure she'll love this dedication. Great work Dan. xx
Mondwin
Delicate and beauty dedication...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
vlaaitje
how sweet, and how tender, this is very lovely....your words express our bond.....yes it is my Birthday today......I turned in to 48 today, and I am proud of it as well......because life is a gift, and I enjoy every single day......even with ups and down, I am still happy to be on earth...thanks dear friend for this dedication
Kelena
great idea to say on this way happy birthday" excellent capture:)
rainbows
Oh! Danny. A superb work in image and thoughts. A wonderful dedication to Ilona. I wish her many joys on her Birthday. We should hold our friends close to us always. How beautiful a work is this... Hugs. Di.
tallpindo
The flower is as fresh and natural as possible. The showey aspects are subdued by the green tiny centers.
Zorg1955
Splendid creation Danny and lovely dedi to such an artist and all mothers .....
BorisB
A wonderful and gorgeous composition, marvelous colors!!
Loloe
A beautiful card for a beautiful Lady!!!! Bravo Danny and Happy birthday Ilona!!!!!
Littlejock
Wonderful flowers and colours here simply and elegant. Thank you so much for your big support and friendship my friend. You help me to got my 300th post
iaacf
Happy birthday to Vlaaitje and thanks for this beautiful flowers Danny.
mhyrdin
The perfect shot for the most beautiful motives ! Bravo Dan ! And happy birthday Ilona :O))
1010
How beautiful, dogwood blooms are special.
MrsLubner
simplistic beauty capture perfectly.
tizjezzme
Lovely flowers ... Happy birthday Ilona!!
sharky_
Beautiful flowers and dedi to our sweet Birthday Girl. Happy Birthday Ilona. Aloha
gunsan
What a lovely image and dedi! Happy Birthday from me too Ilona, did not know it until now. Have a nice Mother's Day!
KarmaSong
Really nice shot.Nice contrast and tones .Bravo!
GiMi53
These beautiful flowers with such pastel soft colors are just perfect for Ilona's birthday ! Very friendly and artistic upload, Danny ! Happy Birthday (and mother day), Ilona !
Sans2012
Very thoughtful Danny:) Excellent image - what an honor it would be to get a gift like this for a B-Day Fantastic mate:)
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid macro of great detail and beautiful saturation of colors....!!! Splendid gift of birthday Daniel.....!!!
kjpweb
Well done! Beautiful image and words to go along with it!
romanceworks
Lovely words and flowers for Ilona and all of us. CC
Ionel
Wonderful image!
Janiss
Splendid and lovely dedi for an excellent artist!
kansas
So gorgeous. A wonderful gift for Ilona.
erlandpil
It is a very beautifult picture erland
Punaguy
Sweet shot for a sweet girl...Happy Birthday and Mothers day to you Ilona! Beautiful dedi here Dan! Aloha~
nongo
You couldn't have it much better than your birthday falling on Mother's Day too??!!! How wonderful for you Ilona!! Wishing you the happiest of days!!!!!! Excellent image Danny, and a wonderful heartfelt dedi to your dear friend Ilona!!
auntietk
What a beautiful image! It's just lovely.