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 (40)
Meisiekind
Oeee - I'm so envious of the new toy... Boy - that is stuff dreams are made of! Most wonderful kitty and I love your postwork Danny! Congrats and enjoy the new Canon!!
violet
Fabulous work !!!
mininessie
precious portrait!
carlx
Amazing photography, my friend!!!
BertDes
Beautiful work.
magnus073
Another great capture Danny, that is one fantastic looking little guy. Can't wait to see pics from the new camera
jendellas
I love the texture of these pics, the lynx is beautiful!!!!
bazza
Superb work on this Danny well done, now go and use that new camera lol
belasebok
Excellent.
BorisB
SUPERB!! I like the pretty warm colors!
kgb224
Outstanding work my friend.
Octaganoid
Like the slightly grained look. These animals are incredibly beautiful. Very nice.
Cosme..D..Churruca
such a marvel... love it.
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
flora-crassella
a very beautiful cat! Fantastic photo!!
kbrog
Excellent capture! Can almost count the hairs. New camera! I hope you enjoy it!
MedTran39
Awesome!
Foto-Arte
Very nice work!
schonee
Most Excellent! Love it
sharky_
Beautiful animal. Aloha
watapki66
Beautiful work!
psyoshida
Incredible photo. That is spectacular postwork on an already spectacular photo.
MrsLubner
Stellar work. I like the texture and pose.
Smokin_Ganja
stunning creatures indeed! excellent shot! :)
lyron
Perfect!!
jocko500
a wonderful shot here
babuci
Wonderful capture, love the almost silver coat.
decie
excellent work!!!! cant wait to see some shots from your new camera.
Meowgli
lovely shot as always, not a massive fan of the editing but that's just personal taste.. enjoy the new beast :)
lucindawind
this is wonderful ..congrats on your new camera