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 (46)
flora-crassella
a wonderful animal!!!! Fantastic picture!!!!!!!!
knupps
Yes they look proud and aristocratic. Great capture.
rocserum
marvelous portrait! RS
mininessie
ooh...precious!
KarmaSong
Superb capture and photo treatment for this majestic and stolid animal! Excellent work, Danny!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and fantastic portrait Daniel.....!!!!
adrie
Very beautiful capture my friend, love it.
BorisB
A wonderful image and a pretty POV!!
dadon72
Great shot Daniel... Interesting info as well, I had no idea that's where they got the name.
glix70
For me too they looks like aristocratic animals!!! Beautiful portrait and thanks for the info about it!!! :)
magnus073
Wonderful capture of the big guy Danny and I must say your commentary made me smile :)
belasebok
Another great animal portrait. Your backgrounds in the animal photos are interesting!
HERBshines
This Giraffe is very beautiful/handsome depending whether it is a female or male. Yes!!!, they do seem to have that aristocratic way don't they.....BRAVO.
kenwas
I am always amazed at the length of the eyelashes. Great creature, beautifully captured!
carlx
Superb portrait and presentation, Danny!!! I love her/his expression!!!
tennesseecowgirl
Excellent~~
jendellas
Giraffes are so graceful & beautiful, lovely pic!!!
MedTran39
Great shot - love it!
JaneEden
Oh what a beautiful face a giraffe has and I wish I had the lashes, another fabulous shot Danny. Glad you approved of your tawny owl in my picture last week, hugs Jane xx
Cosme..D..Churruca
wonderful pic Danny!
durleybeachbum
I was once told by a boyfriend that i looked a lot like a giraffe, and seeing your pic, I'm flattered! Then after a few years he changed his mind to Camel...Hmmm!
Kyms_Cave
I agree they are awsome animals...love the head shot..almost looks regal somehow..
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
kgb224
Outstanding work my friend.
jocko500
wonderful shot
schonee
Awww I Love it!
npauling
A super image with a lovely finish.
Alex_Antonov
Beautiful work!
kansas
An excellent photo of the elegant animal.
kbrog
Last time I saw one that real-life, it tried to lick me. :o Excellent capture!