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 (61)
Romia
Excellent photograph and presentation. Well done!
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful animal. Wonderful expression and light. Top-notch!
carlx
Wonderful and lovely leopard portrait!!!
amlondono
Magnificent Cat , excellent photo ! Ana
SapUS59
superb image and excellent capture my friend !!
rmtagg
outstanding!
Hedepo
I like the title for this beautiful capture, head on the nail!! This is an excellent capture, with a excellent focus on the eye, Have a very nice evening Henk
dragonmuse
Love the lighting.
durleybeachbum
It looks so intelligent! A super portrait.
rockstrider
I love these big cats - what beautiful markings he has. Wonderful lighting in this capture too Danny! Where were you when you took this shot, I mean, a zoo perhaps?
jeroni
very beautiful shot .excellent work
JeffG7BRJ
Superb capture Danny, a perfect profile and the cat looks so at ease, not a care in the world, but he may be daydreaming of far of lands, of hunting for his dinner. Title fits to a 'T'. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
artaddict2
What a beautiful capture! It is so clear you feel that you are inches away from this magnificent creature!
Fred255
Lovely one Danny. I wonder what it's thinking about?
sintoock
Excellent.
Art-of-Mine
Beautiful creature, well captured
rawdodb
Gorgeous Cat!!!!! An excellent capture!!
j-art
Danny this is brilliant!
Janiss
Oh Danny, such marvelous dress... again splendid shot my friend!
aquablue
Magnifique Leopard ! this is a perfect shoot !!!
MedTran39
Fantastic capture!
KarmaSong
Royal pose and royal capture, with splendid lighting and top-notch presentation. An instant fav', Danny!
JaneEden
Awww Danny this is an amazing shot, what a fine and magnificent cat he is!! hugs Jane xx
bpclarke
Gorgeous shot. My guess probably is: "Mmmm, that could be a tasty little morsel!" ;o) Magnificent details and lighting. Bunny
kansas
Such a wonderful shot of this beautiful cat.
tennesseecowgirl
Marvelous
Chipka
Gorgeous! I'm a cat lover myself, so this picture really strikes me. You've captured this creature's dignity quite well and your presentation is superb. Excellent work!
magnus073
Simply an amazing photo Dan, I am so thrilled to have discovered your gallery :)
BorisB
What a wonderful animal and a gorgeous presentation!!
CavalierLady
Beautiful portrait, Danny! In shady light, it's a very expert capture with that bit of sunlight right on the beautiful cat. Even in repose, that look in the eye is intense!