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 (47)
romanceworks
Such a beautiful and unique wedding photo - how happy they both look.
vlaaitje
such a gorgeous couple, your son is a real HUNK, and the bride is lovely as well..gorgeous blue eyes, I bet you had a nice day....Congrats
tr4cey
Beautiful shot. Love the way the sun is catching her hair, and their eyes! Wow.
Littlejock
Very beautiful couple. The lighting and the colours is a masterpiece, Your technique is perfect..Great example of a good pic. congratulations and many years of happiness
BorisB
Happiness pure!!
42n8
Congratulations. What a sweet portrait, looks like you all had the perfect weather for it and caught the perfect sunlight too. SO glad you all had a very happy day.
Ionel
Professional work, my friend! They really are a wonderful couple! Congratulations and all the best for all of you! :)
KarmaSong
A marvellous capture of human happiness, an extraordinary lighing.Well done.
RodolfoCiminelli
Very expressive models....!!! Many congratulations for the happy for the newlyweds..!!! Excellent and creative photo Daniel....!!!
1010
Congratulations Danny, a beautiful couple..........
busi2ness
You did very well utilising the excellent back lighting as well as perfect fill in lighting.
Perry6
Beautiful people and a Beautiful shot! Congratulations! Can't wait to see the grandchildren pictures you'll be taking soon! :)
kimariehere
WOW!!! A BIG congradulations ~!!! your new daughter in law is a real beauty and your son's so handsome ,gosh, you must be SO proud!!! BEST wishes to the start of thier new life together - they will treasure this shot for years to come!!! awesome portrait Danny~~
Onslow
Lovely shot Danny - congrats to the couple :)
MrsLubner
Fabulous. The touches of light in your son's hair are almost angelic. You managed to bring out their warm and affection in your excellent shot.
bpclarke
What a sweet capture. You certainly did a loving capture of two wonderfully sweet people. Congratulations to you all. Bunny
MedTran39
Awesome photo of the newlyweds. I agree, your son is a hunk and she is a lovely blonde with pretty blue eyes. Congrats!
rainbows
Congratulation to your son and his new bride. A beautiful capture Danny, such love between the two of them. May their lives be blessed. Diane.
alhak
beautiful portrait of a lovely young couple, congrats to them
kansas
A beautiful couple. I pray they will be in love forever. Thanks for sharing.
BibbyBear
What a lovely shot Danny. They look so much in love and you have created a real keep-sake here for them. The setting sun adds warmth to the shot too. Congratulations to the happy couple. xx
Georgy
Great photograph of the two of them. Love the back light on her hair. Beautiful!
nongo
Congratulations Danny!!!! A chip off of the old block eh???? Excellent portrait!!!!
RobyHermida
Very beautiful... Roby ;O)
stuart83
Beautiful & sharp portrait of a very special moment, clarity is excellent Stuart
iaacf
Congratulations !!!!! They look happy indeed and I am glad you are happy with the situation too :-))
erlandpil
Very beautifult portrait erland
Stringy
Look like a very happy couple like the way you just caught the sunlight in this shot excellent!
OldHippieKeyboard
A beautiful wedding day moment captured lovingly by a proud father. Great expressions by the happy couple ... their love is obvious.
Richardphotos
outstanding couple, both being very good looking. outstanding portrait