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 (78)
kgb224
Thank you for sharing this special picture with all your Renderosity friends. Another perfect capture that you have captured.
flora-crassella
....mein Herz klopf höher bei diesem Anblick! Sooooo ein wunderbares Schmetterlingfoto! Bravo-Bravo!!!!!!
jeroni
nice mood, great composition
spm91g
Gorgeous capture! Happy belated Birthday and congrats!!
Cosine
Wonderful color and detail, Danny. Another excellent shot, as I expect from you. I hope you had a great birthday; it's nice to know there are people around here who are older than I am. :-)
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
SapUS59
magnificent capture, excellent work !!
Flannelman
Beautiful. Missed ur B-day (happy b-day 2 ya). Always nice to see a post to ALL of us. ;-)
sharky_
Life begins at Six 0 my friend. And here we are......fulfilling our dreams. Class of '66. HB and Congrats.. Beautiful proud butterfly. Aloha
romanceworks
A gorgeous butty photo, Danny. And Happy B-Day!! CC
tizjezzme
Danny, this is sooo beautiful; such a perfect shot of a gorgeous butterfly. Thank you ... I hope you had a lovely birthday - you deserve the best. The big six oh, eh? :) You wear it well. :)
busi2ness
The big 6 oh huh? Spring chicken! LOL. Excellent graphics to portray your mood and spirit Danny!
magnus073
Great image and congratulations on both counts Dan, you deserve the awards for sure. And happy birthday :)
bclaytonphoto
Beautiful work Dan..It's good to know your still older than me..Ha Ha Ha.. Your work is always an inspiration to many here..Thanks for sharing it
BorisB
Outstanding image, great!!
Marcel-P
Wonderful and impressive taking - thanks for sharing!
rocserum
stunning capture!! RS
Cosme..D..Churruca
Double Felicidades mi querido Danny! Muchas gracias for the pic that is terrific!
virginiese
A wonderful gift for us all ! Nice light and stunning macro. Happy birthday too !
mickuk50
so you took a week off for your birthday :o)..best wishes mate ,hope you ahd a good day .superb capture as always mick
carlx
Amazing macro, Danny!!! Happy belated Birthday and congrats!
lil_t
This capture is perfectly sweet! Beautiful Macro!
gunsan
Welcome back,Butterfly man! Beautiful as ever!!! He chose a leaf to match his beautiful colors.
Romia
This is really an excellent macro photo of my favorite insect! 5++++ Once again, congratulations with your big six O. !!Congratulations with your GOM nomination!!
Ger50
such a wonderful butty....superB
vlaaitje
wonderful butty, gorgeous pose, and such a wonderful details......hopefully soon Mondo will open the butterfly house....lol
Shucoda
Great shot mate! Oh & Happy Birthday for the BIG 6Ohhhhhh lol
nikolais
Dan, please accept my very best wishes of sound health, love and success. hope they are never late for these two occasions. remember that the better half is only starting. I know that, for you are a year behind me. hugs. Nikolay
fredster66
Congrats all around... and a very Happy Birthday... hope you had a good one! Great photo here!
StandsInAwe
Beautiful shot... And Congrats... And Congrats... :) Thanks for all the inspiration...