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 (48)
timtripp
wonderful loving image!
MrsLubner
This is an excellent portrait. The skin is clear and soft, the eyes bright and so is the smile. The extent of the blur in the background is great with no distraction to the subject. Now, aside from the outstanding work on this portrait, I have to say that Archie is very nice looking. He has a brightness that outshines your lighting, and it appears he also has an openness that I can see in his face. Those eyes really do sparkle and I believe maybe you are responsible for that in this shot...It's apparent he thinks the world of his Grandad.
Littlejock
Lovely expression and smile.. Great shot Danny
Gor111
A lovely portrait of your grandson Archie! He looks so happy ! Wonderfully taken!!!
BorisB
Looks really beautiful!!
flora-crassella
was für ein schönes Portrait!
uk601
fantastic portrait. very beautiful
kansas
This is a beautiful quote. I will have to keep it. What a charming young man! Bright eyes and such clear skin. Thanks for sharing this Grandpa!
romanceworks
'the love-gift of a fairytale shines in those sweet innocent eyes. Super pic of your grandson. CC
sharky_
Such a Handsome young man. Excellent portrait. Aloha
jeroni
fantastic colors, light and perfect
tennesseecowgirl
great picture!
carlx
Very handsome guy!!! Splendid portrait!!!
PR0XIM0
Beautiful portrait in natural light,this is a GREAT shot indeed
Meisiekind
Oh Danny - Archie is a stunning little boy and you captured a real tenderness in his face. I love the portrait and the poem is so befitting. Excellent work!! :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo Daniel....!!! Ver expressive boy.....!!!
Romia
Lovely portrait!
nikolais
awesome, fileld with sunlight portrait, Danny!
virginiese
And what a lovely smile ! A very cute portrait. i like his eyes too !
dragonmuse
Gorgeous capture... that smile says so much.
G_Mansco
Danny, this is one of the best portraits I have ever seen, love every single detail. His expression, all those grey tones, it's light, etc...... My compliments it's excellent ;O)
CavalierLady
Eyes full of innocence and a smile that would melt a stone, a superb portrait, Danny, with a perfect accompanying prose!
fredster66
A wonderful photo of this happy child. Nice work!
durleybeachbum
Marvellous, Danny!
kimariehere
WOW danny what a beautiful portrait of your handsome Grandson Archie he is so lucky to have you fro a Granddad!!!! He beautiful sweet smile and eyes say it all what a wonderful boy ... i have read lewis carrol since i was 8 and still love all of his writings to this day ... fabulous words to accompany this wonderful family treasure and memory!!
magnus073
Wonderful pic of your grandson Danny, great job with it and the theme
mickuk50
what a cracking portrait danny .ashleigh would never go to sleep untill i read her a story ,now she reads them to me .how quick they learn and grow up :o) mick
kgb224
Excellent portrait of your grandson my friend.
Fred255
Great Pic, give him a few years and a grey beard and his will looks like you. i can see the resemblance now.
MedTran39
Awwww, he's precious! Fantastic photo!