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 (74)
stuart83
Congratulations Danny, a picture to be treasured and very proud of
JaneEden
Many Congratulations Grandad, I love this image. Proud father holding beautiful baby boy - Awwwww :o)
kansas
Congratulations Danny. A handsome son and beautiful baby. I'm sure you are as proud as any grandparent can be.
CavalierLady
"My dear child, You are the poem I dreamed of writing The masterpiece I longed to paint. You are the shining star I reached for In my ever hopeful quest for life fulfilled.. You are my child. Now with all things I am blessed." Congratulations, Granddad, and to your son and daughter-in-law! God's blessings be upon you all and prayers for a bright future!
Daramski
Great shot, it even looks like the little one is smiling for the camera, very nice:) congratulations!!
Fidelity2
May God bless. 5+.
bpclarke
Congratulations Grandpa! There is no greater treasure than seeing our children to adulthood then getting the reward of adorable grandchildren like this. Excellent shot. Bunny
MedTran39
Awesome! Congrats Grandpa. Son and grandson are both handsome! You should be very proud!
sharky_
Your Genes are definitely there....I can see the resemblance. Beautiful baby and Congrats. Aloha
griffoso
Congrats Grandpa!..do I see a hint of a beard on that lil guy?
lizzibell
congratulations...
dragonmuse
Congratulations Grandad :)
tallpindo
Continuity is a stewardship. If you were the king this would be Thanksgiving.
newleaf
Proper Job Grampa!
Boofy
What great news Papa Danob. I am sure he will be the delight of your life and give extra spark to your family. Wish your boy and his 'better half' all the best. Jenny
tizjezzme
omgosh Danny, so much to be proud of indeed!!! Your new grandson is PERFECT! And your son, so very handsome :) Gosh, I love this picture... congratulations to all of you!!! xx
Mousson
Lovely and sweety shot! Family is the most important thing in the life! Congrats!
Janiss
Congratulations Danny.... such happiness in his glance... great shot my friend!
nongo
Such a handsome family you have Danny!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
StarChildSong
Beautiful.
tommorules
Many congratulations Danny! Looks about ready for his first Train Set / Scalextric / and all those other things us grownups have to deny ourselves.... Well as Grandparent it is your duty to spoil him !!
mark.spooner
Excellent!
iaacf
Congratulations to you grandpa :-). I guess you have just become a grandpa.
ascrazy
oh Danny, the sincereest congratulations!!!
Zorg1955
Hello George ! Will you become a great photograph as your Grand Dad ? ;-))) CONGRATS Dear friend .....
Margana
My congrats again, Grandpa. He's beautiful. Thank you for sharing this moment with us. All the very best to you and your family on this most monumentally happy occasion. -M :^)
nikolais
Dan, sorry for tardiness, but here's another perfect example of life going on and of the basic reason of living. Congratulations from the bottom of...whateveryounameit.
lior
Congrats, Joy,Peace and Happiness in all you family, Lior
mps
They are both cute looking guys. Congratulations.
PhrankPower
Wonderful moment, Dan. Lot's of pride going 'round!