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 (57)
kimariehere
so perfectly beautiful!!!! amazing colors ,details and clarity !!!
RobyHermida
That wonderful gift for my great friend!!!! if you notice well the parrot him this singing Didi the happy one completes us LOL that good gift!!!! Many happiness to all!!! Happy Birthday Diana!!!!! Dani THE SHOT is BRILLIANT Roby
G_Mansco
LOL... love it. Splendid title and a lovely dedi ;O)
CavalierLady
Wonderful image! The face and feather details are superb. A great dedi for our dear Di.
durleybeachbum
Super portrait.
Hedepo
I like this funny photo, bird very much, the composition on combination with postcard horizontal is excellent and makes the portrait even stronger, Excellent, and a fantastic Dedi for Didi !!!!! Have a nice evening Henk
MedTran39
Beautiful!
rawdodb
Beautiful SHot and Birthday wish!
GBCalls
Amazing! Excellent gift
Aioros
GORGEOUS!
jocko500
!!! Happy Birthday Diana!!!!! very lovely shot of this colorful bird
Littlejock
Beautiful colours, plenty of energy for our dear friend. Superb pic Danny
KarmaSong
Superb close-up and portrait, I am glad it is dedicated to Diane on this special day for her. Excellent photograph and wonderful gift!
bpclarke
A gorgeous capture! Splendid colors. Bunny
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful capture!
Iceshark39
Does such a magnificent creature even HAVE a bad side? Spectacular capture!
sharky_
They sure are beautiful. Happy Birthday Diane. Aloha
dragonmuse
Wonderful.. seems so full fo humour.
iaacf
The colors are spectacular, it looks like a rainbow indeed. What a beautiful shot this is and a nice dedi.
kenwas
Your title has imbued the creature with an expression that I can't get out of my head! Excellent work Danny!
aquablue
Beautiful colors !!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo Daniel, very impressive detail and beautiful colors....!!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
genial Danny... Diana will love it for sure.
Digitaleagle
Fantastic shot, beautiful vived color and clarity. As always brilliant work!!!
shutterbugs
Instant fav!
Hendesse
What a fantastic portrait and dedi. Wonderful colors and excellent details. Looks superb!
vlaaitje
nice dedication and awesome colours and details