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 (56)
flora-crassella
wonderful animal!!!! Great photo!!!!!
romanceworks
So great to see you you posting again - and with this stunning photo. Just adore your work and hope to see more. CC
timtripp
exquisite image!
Flannelman
Fine detail and nice 2 c ya again. ;-)
jeroni
Fanstastic photo
Octaganoid
Hello Dan. Impressive stuff. Been back home to the Pasty republic lately ? Regards... Shaun
DAVER2112
Gorgeous image!! :)
magnus073
Danny what a beautiful shot of this magnificent and rare animal. It was so nice to hear from you again and hope your back soon my friend.
virginiese
this is a very majestic animal ! Look at this profile ! I'm speechless ! Great shot Dany ! I'm glad to see you're back :-)
Littlejock
A joy for my eyes Danny. Beautiful shot to back.. hugs and Take much care
tennesseecowgirl
Fantastic photo..
BorisB
What a gorgeous portrait, great!!
taurus
Stunning shot, what a beautiful big cat.
CarolSassy
Beautiful leopard! (:
carlx
Amazing leopard portrait, Danny!!!
Darkwish
You did remarkable work! Great!
sharky_
Beautiful animal... Excellent photography. GudtCUBack... Aloha
Fred255
A long time no see! Good to see you back! I hope all is well!
babuci
You been away long but glad you can have a short time and share something delicate like this rare animal.
skynyrd57
Great!!!!!
gs1953
Eccellente!
Boofy
ZOMG! that is soo wonderful Danny, the shot is so clear i feel i can nearly pat this gorgeous kitty kat! Welcome back and hope (like all the above) to see more of your work.
Turin_Returns
I love big cats and so I am glad to be introduced to this lovely specimen.
THROBBE
Beautiful capture and compo! Nice work! I chose you to be the winner!
Blush
What a beautiful capture Nice to see you back Hope to see more soon Hugs Susan~
MrsLubner
I have held back from "bothering" you for some time but you were on the list to be bothered this week so I'm glad you saved yourself and posted. LOL This really is an incredible look into the eyes of this magnificent creature. Rare but eagerly sought - much like you around here these days. Can't wait to have you back on a more regular schedule. Hope all's been well with you.
npauling
Great to see a posting from you and it is a beauty. Doesn't he look magnificent.
tizjezzme
Sooo good to see you again Danny.... I've been worried, but didn't wanna bug you. This is a fantastic photo.
MedTran39
Super shot of this great cat! Welcome back!
iaacf
Yes it is.. a fantasdtic capture of this rare animal.. It isn't 'Arnhem' is it?