Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (50)
Chaos911
wow, wonderful cuty, excellent shot buddy!!! Have a nice day! Adrian
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rainbows
A wonderful capture of this beautiful creature Danny. I try never to us the work cute!!! Look how tiny his front paws are. Beautiful work and thanks for information too. Always lovely to see your works. Hugs. DiDi. xx
rockstrider
Excellent capture Danny! I love the detail and pose - wonder why meerkats are such humerous animals to watch? Nice one mate!!
DCLEW2
Awesome shot, and interesting facts.
kgb224
Excellent capture.
G_Mansco
Splendid capture LOL, love it. I've seen several National Geographic documentary at TV of these vigilant fellows, they are great ;O)
Jadotha
Love this! I use Meerkats quite frequently as visual images/metaphors for how successful team operate.
Realm_Of_Illusion
Lost in thoughts he is, great shot :)
artaddict2
Always a favourite animal. This is a remarkable capture, superb!
drag
I love the progamme and this is a wonderful capture of these fun creatures.
carlx
Fantastic portrait and details!!!
krakosky
nice sjot with a very good dof, excellent colors.
kenwas
A stunning image. Beautiful work!
Burpee
Well, this one looks to be eating quite well, heheh. Cool capture!
durleybeachbum
Great portrait!
mickuk50
i love these creatures ,i dont watch tele much but always know when these are on :o)..excellent capture danny mick
MedTran39
Super photo!
witch_1612
Fantastic portrait!!!
jeroni
Excellent capture
stormy1
Daniel, Sitting on my dresser is a stuffed Meerkat. I have always loved them. Your photo is such a perfect portrait.As always you have made my day a Happy one. Thank you, Elaine
MrsLubner
I try to always catch this on Animal Planet Channel and so does my eldest grand daughter. Recent deaths in the manor have hurt deeply and we have not seen the last 3 weeks of story. This shot is crawling with details in the full size view! So totally excellent.
BorisB
A brilliant portrait!!
timtripp
wonderful image!
Janiss
Oh Danny, absolutely BRILLIANT!
lanemtripp
great capture with wonderful detail
lior
Great capture,superb photograph!
Littlejock
Simply perfect shot the DOF, colours and details is very impressive for me
CavalierLady
What a great shot, Danny, and great job getting a natural background and perch for this cute little fella. I had no idea they showed "Meerkat Manor" over there. I must go to the zoo again someday.
bpclarke
Adorable capture! The details are fantastic. Bunny
Cosine
He really does look alert. He could use a good brushing, though LOL.