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 (60)
durleybeachbum
I love the touch of pink with the tongue!
erlandpil
Wonderfult picture erland
vlaaitje
one of my favorite animals, the coat is fantastic "so as you know that I love it" I really like the look, such a wonderful animal
G_Mansco
Seems he already had launch, LOL. A splendid capture ;O)
kenwas
He sure is licking his lips in expectation. Great capture my friend.
alhak
gorgeous capture of a truly beautiful creature
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot Daniel.....!!! Great POV.....!!!!
e-brink
Great moment!
Digimon
Anyone that know my wife and I, would quickly describe us as "Dog people", which we are. I think as far as animals go, they make the best companions. But I have always maintained that cats, especially the larger ones, are the ultimate predators. They are natures killing machines! And they are also gorgeous!! This is a fabulous photo, the colors and tones are so rich, I feel like I'm looking through glass.
Gor111
I'm fascinated about this wonderful Leopard portrait!!!
BibbyBear
Oh such a beautiful pussy cat (ok, a very big pussy cat, but still so pretty!!) A perfect pose and a timely capture with it's tongue sticking out for you. Excellent shot Danny. Hugs Chrissy xx
krakosky
majestic animal.
marybelgium
excellent !
Charberry
A gorgeous capture!
junge1
A wonderful shot Danny. Not only does he have you in his sight, he is licking his chops in anticipation, Sig....
carlx
Excellent leopard portrait and presentation!!!
Orchidman
This is a great shot! I love the big cats. Well done!
CavalierLady
What an outstanding pose! Fantastic that you got him looking right at you! Super!
romanceworks
Oh, the leopards are my favs ... spectacular shot. CC
Cosine
What a superb photo. I think he wants your camera, Danny. :-)
aquablue
Perfect shot again !!!
Hendesse
Excellent and very beautiful shot. The details are outstanding. Superb!!
rockstrider
Did you tell him off for pulling faces at the camera? lol! Excellent capture Danny - a real must view full sized to appreciate the details!
dorothylee
This photo makes me want to run away! He's making me nervous. Great capture!
Joko-Style
wonderful shot!
MaraP
Fantastic work!! Suits for an illustration :)
mps
They sure are magnificent creatures.
zoren
grrreat!!
delaorden_ojeda
Simple a beauty, what a wonderful cat and capture ! superb !
clemens-k
wow, this is just perfect! tension, light and everything. it´s a pleasure to have a walk through your gallery