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 (51)
dragonmuse
Marvelous capture.. so lively.
flora-crassella
eine wunderschöne Naturaufnahme! Wie hast Du diesen Fuchs nur "erwischt"? Die sind doch scheu? Von dem Foto bin ich ganz begeistert!!!
lil_t
Excellent capture, she's let say...foxy! :)
spiderwebb
beautiful capture she looks like she's spotted something herself
vlaaitje
awesome, I really like the eyes and the look in its face..superB
durleybeachbum
Superb image, so sharp and a great pose! You are so skilled!
jeroni
Very creative and very beautiful
kenwas
The alertness is captivating! Great shot!
GiMi53
Excellent wildlife shot ! Perfect capture of the fox expression/attitude !
Romia
The expression of the face is great. Excellent!
Fred255
I hope you get better soon Danny. Another super photo. How did you capture these in the day time?
artaddict2
Hope you shake that flu off soon Danny, I'm a great admirer of these foxes and you have captured a splendid shot once again. Th daises and grasses add something more to the composition.
MrsRatbag
She looks quite intent on something...well captured!
kgb224
Excellent capture Daniel.
LudyMelltSekher
My dear friend, Precious photography, Impressive!!Congratulations !! A million stars*****Happy Tuesday. Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy
jocko500
super cool shot .
sharky_
She see's something alright....Nice capture. Aloha
jinet
Though if you crop a bit the right part of the photo it would be better composed, but it is only a little enhancement to this marvelous photo. The focus is perfectly on the eyes and the sharpness is great ! It is a true splendor.
Iceshark39
She's beautiful. A fantastic shot and a superb companion to her mate. Wonderful capture! Hope you're feeling better soon.
bpclarke
What a gorgeous capture. Splendid shot. Bunny PS Get well soon.
Meowgli
fantastic sharpness and framing, really excellent
MrsLubner
OH! this is stunning! I love the expression and the alertness. Absolutely THE best!
timtripp
superb image...
kansas
Such a pretty and alert little lady! Excellent shot.
tetsu-pino
So cool!! Excellent capture.
CavalierLady
A superb image, Danny! What intense eyes they have and the surroundings make such a charming composition! So sorry you have been ill, and hope you are feeling better soon.
mbz2662
I like how she is laying in the daisies! Nice shot.
MedTran39
Awesome capture!
Liam.
Excellent capture
JeffG7BRJ
I think opposite to Jinet Danny, the space to the right gives the vixen an escape route, and to me the composition is spot on. It seems you have found a little animal heaven or haven or even both. I am amazed that you captured one fox out in the open in daylight, two is unbelievable. As a teenager I used to go hunting these as they had a bounty on their tails. The farmer's round about would pay upto five pounds a brush depending on whose land you shot it, at the time that was more than I earned in a week. We used to go lamping as well, but that was for the rabbits. I always hunted at dawn for the foxes as they were making back to the den. Yours however look to be taken in bright sunny conditions and this is what really amazes me, have foxes changed so much in their habits? Are they getting braver? Superb capture Danny, and if this is a taste of what you can provide on your Photo Workshops, they should really take off. Bravo!!!!!