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)
kansas
Wonderful shot. Such a cute little guy.
babuci
I watch that program when ever they show it, over and over again. So cute series and a very interesting way to let us look into these little guys life. This is cool capture.
sharky_
This one could be related to my lava tree.... Very nice capture. Aloha
Gor111
A lovely animal portrait you have taken and posted here! A beautiful shot! Thanks for it!!!
stuart83
Superb capture, The one show I really enjoy watching, a wonderful series
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely a wonderful photo and impressive detail my friend.....!!!
delaorden_ojeda
it lokks like a guadian ! excelent pose, superb details and pov.
rawdodb
Cute little fella.....(?) beautiful shot!!!!!!!
JaneEden
Another irresistable image from you, simply adorable and also very interesting description of the Meerkat. Superb photography - hugs Jane xx
MaraP
Perfect catch!!! Bravo!
alhak
i just think these guys are so cute and lovely, you have taken his portrait beautifully Danny
npauling
These are the cutest little creatures and you have captured her beautifully.
dragonmuse
Excellent shot. Incredible clarity.. Is she about to give birth?
romanceworks
Such a fascinating critter and superb shot. CC
Digimon
Love these little buggers!! So cute! Nice shot for a verticle!!
Longrider
Again a beautiful wildlife shot.
BibbyBear
Well I never knew why they did that!! But now, thanks to my very informative friend, I do! Thanks for the information Danny and for a brilliant capture of this familiar pose. The details you have here are amazing. Hugs Chrissy xx
mps
They are such interesting animals.
toddaking
This fellow need a good brushing.. :) Nice capture. Todd
TRANSCAN
A sharp and detailed portrait. just perfect.