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 (54)
ledwolorz
She is beautiful.Fantastic portrait.
durleybeachbum
A wonderful portrait!
Gor111
Oh what a sweet and lovely portrait of this cute looking young lady! A fabulous photography!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Adorable girl and splendid portrait very expressive Daniel...!!!!
Tanchelyn
Very beautiful capture of a very pretty child. may I add an Oscar Wilde quote? " The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything."
rainbows
She is so beautiful Danny, as is your portrait. Superb work. Have a happy week. Hugs. DiDi. xx
Janiss
Such marvelous glace, an adorable little girl... fantastic portrait Danny!
carlx
Wonderful and very lovely portrait, Danny!!! What a fantastic expression and hair!!!
romanceworks
Children teach us to be in the moment and see the joy. And this fair-haired sweetie looks like a little angel. Great shot. CC
Platin
Excellent portrait and photo!!
G_Mansco
She is adorable, splendid expression and a lovely quote ;O)
mark.spooner
An excellent portrait.
BibbyBear
Oh what a little darling she is and many a heart I'm sure she will break in a few years time!! She is adorable Danny!! And your words are so true too. A beautiful capture. Hugs Chrissy xx
KarmaSong
A superb portrait, and wise quote!
GOLDILOCKSUK
What a lovely head of golden locks she is gorgeous :) Cathy xoxoxo
alhak
this is just so true of out children, i learn from mine everyday! she's adorable, wonderful photo Danny
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic portrait Danny, sweet and innocent, beautiful eyes and wispy blonde hair, look out boys I'm going to break your hearts. Not intentionally but I bet she will break a few in years to come. My avatar is one of my grandchildren, sometimes I don't think she is the same one I photographed way back thenlol. Excellent image, a beautiful little girl, with gorgeous eyes. Top notch. Bravo!!!!!
e-brink
Superb portrait!
Digimon
How true! Curiosity and joy for joys sake. Beautiful!!
marybelgium
so beautiful !!!
nikolais
whole life in one look! great portrait of natural angel, Danny.
MaraP
Wonderful shot and great title!!
TRANSCAN
Very nice capture and a sweet girl combination..
lior
Stunning portrait Danny!I fav this image ;) Have a nice and sweet evening, Lior