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 (54)
vlaaitje
wonderful pose, colours and depth
virginiese
very nice colors and model. The pose and the compo are perfect.
flora-crassella
wow! Which a clear and beautiful photo! Wonderfully!!!!!!!
magnus073
Superb capture Danny, I'm always amazed by the detail in your photos
Fred255
Lovely! I like the way he's looking back over his shoulder at you.
kenwas
Excellent capture and presentation Danny as always!
gunsan
If such a creature an be called sweet, this one is. Fantastic shot!
romanceworks
Like something out of a fairytale. Marvelous shot. CC
Ionel
Very well done, Danny!!!
tallpindo
We're lookin' at it.
Alz2008
Beautiful capture, excellent well done..
Issemissen
What a precious little fella!
schonee
Excellent Shot!
sintoock
La nature est magnifique, vous savez la capturer! C'est vraiment... parfait! The nature is magnificent, you know how to capture her! It is really... perfect! Sadden for my pathetic English !! :o}
carlx
Amazing dragon!!! Fantastic details, light and expression!!!
lizzibell
Great capture....
Meowgli
wow great shot Danny, nice pose you captured, and spot on focus =)
kimariehere
Gorgeous capture , composition and lighting !!! awesome work as always Danny!!!
jocko500
wonderful shot you took here
jinet
Splendid ! Nice little beast and perfect and accurate technique. Nevertheless, the composition could be enhanced by putting more space free on the right par of the photo. The framing is very suitable. Excellent result.
mermaid
such a fine pose and shot, Danny
JeffG7BRJ
This one is hamming it up for you Danny, a right little poser. Lol. Excellent capture, I'm guessing through aquarium glass as well. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
MedTran39
Fantastic capture!
Digitaleagle
Fantstic work, excellent pose and capture!!! Very interesting facts about these guys.
tetsu-pino
Lovely capture!!
Romia
Excellent.
taurus
Stunning image, beautiful colours, great presentation.
Seaview123
Good looking picture! Nice work.
MrsRatbag
He has a very soulful gaze; excellent capture!
bpclarke
What a cutie. Excellent captures and details. Bunny