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 (41)
Meisiekind
Stunning shot Danny and some worrying facts about the existance of these cute little otters! :)
tizjezzme
Nice capture Danny. Good to hear they are populating again! :)
flora-crassella
ein schönes Foto von diesem niedlichen Otter! Gut dass es mit denen wieder vorwärts geht!
Romia
Great image. It's a long time ago that i saw an otter in nature.
tetsu-pino
So cute!! Nice capture.
virginiese
Good news indeed for these poor otters. Thank you for making us aware about the importance of our environment. Great shot Danny. PS : you should use your wildlife pictures for promoting ecolgy : they would be nice arguments !
BorisB
A cute little fellow and a nice portrait!!
Fidelity2
Wow. Your image is very cool. 5+.
timtripp
great shot!
kimariehere
oh what a darling otter so cute rubbing against the grasses !!! beautiful capture!!!!
kenwas
Otters are such wonderful creatures and this is a very fine portrait!
mark.spooner
Nice work.
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
GinoBossoleti
Un tiro maravilloso , excelente fotografia. Gino Bossoleti.
KarmaSong
A splendid capture , which adds one more gem to your invaluable collection on these inhabitants of the planet we rarely meet on a day-to-day basis! Excellent work, Danny!
magnus073
I have always liked otters and this is a superb capture Danny
carlx
Amazing otter portrait, Danny!!! Fantastic colors, details and light!!!
Flannelman
When I see otters I think of the word frolic. They do scamper about. Cool critter and photo. ;-)
CavalierLady
Outstanding capture, so clear and detailed, yet at the same time that signature softness that make your images such top quality!
marybelgium
so cute !
GBCalls
Needs another title...maybe otter head left. Excellent!
RobyHermida
Wonderful capture..DANI!!!!!!
Littlejock
Fantastic shot my friend, Your quality... amazing as usual. Hugs
JaneEden
Amazing detailed photography as always from you, and I just love your subject, he is a great character. Thanks for the info Danny, hugs Jane xx
bpclarke
What a cutie. Excellent capture. Bunny
Iceshark39
Fantastic capture of a wonderful creature. They are adorable little things, aren't they? I'm with a number of commenters on your recent works in this theme - you've a keen eye for the wildlife we are loosing to our own shortsightedness and these images make a remarkable plea for their survival. Very well captured. And thank you for sharing.
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
Mousson
Gorgeous shot !!!!!
MrsLubner
our otters are disappearing too. Its not enough that their food supply is shrinking but man is doing damage as well. They are thought to be a menance in the abalone fields off of the Pacific coast and they are killed when no one is looking. They are protected but law but not so well protected by man. beautiful capture of this sweet and tender creature.
sharky_
We are our own enemies and wild life always suffers from it. I'm glad they are making a comeback in population. Aloha