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 (49)
olivier158
so nice colors and dof ! great choice and picture :o)
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic macro Danny, wonderful pastel shades of this beautiful little flower, is it a crocus? Not being a flower person there are very few I know the names of. This colour I would associate with forget-me-nots but I know they are not. Keeping the ladies happy has to be a good thing. Bravo!!!!! I've given them another Fire Engine.lol.
MrsLubner
The depth on this is wonderful. It pulls me back through the flowers into a dreamy place. The focus and clarity in front is startling and the softness in the colors is warm and cozy. Such a perfect capture!
Margana
All your friends and lovers? LOL. Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;^P Beautiful pic. The depth and compo of the capture is wonderful and the colors are really beautiful. Love that quote, btw. It's so true! Love not only gives you new eyes but new ears, as well. All of a sudden songs take on new meaning. Actually now that I think of it, it gives you new everything. Ooops. I'm blabbing too much. See? That's why I should stay away from here, lol. Have a grand day, Danny. -M :^)
mickuk50
the crocus are certainly out in force here .the gift of love is very precious and should be treasured but unfortunately not everyone sees it like that .excellent in fact pefect image for such a day :o) mick
CavalierLady
Such poetic and lovely words, and none more true!! Wonderful soft and delicate image for this day! Best wishes to you and your family on this special day.
carlx
Wonderful little blue flowers, Danny!!! Excellent capture and depth!!!
aljaysart
Beautiful colourful flowers, excellent well done.
vlaaitje
haha Margana "All your friends and lovers?" Do you have so much then? Just kidding, friends yes I know, but lovers...lol. Not only love gives us new eyes, also sad and bad things in life lets us know how important it is to live day by day. This is such a wonderful purple, so touching and delightful. Again wonderful framed, one of your best so far. Happy Valentines day
rainbows
Tender and beautiful words and image are superb, dear Danny. Have a wonderful Valentines day with your dear wife. Hugs for you both. Diane. xx
durleybeachbum
Beautiful pic.
G_Mansco
This is a real beauty , spendid shot ;O)
Liam.
Soft and beautiful. Love it!
rawdodb
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Can hardly wait to see them in bloom here!!!!!
drag
Yes it reminds me that spring is just around the corner and love is in the air. A lovely photograph Danny:0)bonita
redchilicat
Beautiful! Happy Valentines Day
marybelgium
so beautiful !
MaraP
Splendid work!!!
babuci
So wonderful soft blue color goes along with a true lines.
KarmaSong
I didn't know you were a poet too, Danny! This quote is fabulous, and perfectly matches this jewel of a photo I'm looking at . Fabulous colours and framing.
bpclarke
Gorgeous shot and sentiment. Love the colors in t his. Bunny
Lifeenjoyer
Gorgeous! You are so talented!
npauling
A beautiful capture with great lighting.
toddaking
Very beautiful colors. Excellent capture and words. Merry Valentines to you. Todd
amlondono
Truly beautiful Macro ! . Thanks , Ana
lizzibell
Beautiful flowers....
kansas
This is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, thank you, Danny.
Charberry
Excellent image! :o) Happy Valentine's Day to you, too.
Cosine
Beautiful photo and thoughts.
kgb224
Excellent capture.happy valentines day.