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 (34)
knupps
What a fantastic shot. Just amazing.
romanceworks
A truly beautiful photo and reminder that there is purity and innocence in this world in spite of the immense tragedy and horror that happened in Norway. My heart goes out to all those who lost loved ones, and to a country that is mourning. CC
mininessie
this is so sweet beautiful and innocent! love it!!
flavia49
adorable!! splendid photo!
KarmaSong
Superb focus and DOF on this little girl: a superb and artistic capture, Danny!
Richardphotos
very sweet scene
jophoto
Breathtakingly beautiful.
magnus073
This is a beautiful and inspirational photo Danny, very nicely done
MrsLubner
By far, Danny, the best memorial to the shameful conduct in Norway... and, unfortunately, happening around the world. There is a tenderness here that we often are blinded to in times of trouble and horror. This does bring it full circle - from the unthinkable to the reality of dreams.
Firesnuffer
Indeed, good will always prevail over evil! Wonderful and inspirational photo!!
flora-crassella
very LOVELY picture!!!!!!
Feliciti
wonderful !!!
bmac62
A view to make one appreciate the overwhelming positives in life. Like the emotion in this image.
carlx
Wonderful and very lovely capture, Danny!!!
rainbows
It reminds us of innocence and how it will prevail, dear Danny. Such breathtaking beauty is power over evil... Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
BorisB
A wonderful composition!!
lyron
Lovely image. Great shot!!!
mariogiannecchini
Fanatastic shot !Very lovely capture !
Bossie_Boots
Amazing scene superbly captured !!
fallen21
So adorable image :).
A.C.Wolfe
Precious child and photo
kgb224
It is so sad my friend that people loose their heads and do what that person did and then one have to read that it is religious related make it even worse.One just ask one self would Jesus Christ have done something similar and we all can say He would not have done something like this.Stunning capture and dedication and a capture for my favorite list. God Bless.
Faemike55
Very beautiful picture and a great reminder that peace and good can and does prevail
jocko500
lovely and cute too
npauling
A very beautiful scene and you are right, there is far more good than evil in our lovely world.
mps
Beautiful image
MrsRatbag
Soft, dreamy and very beautiful...
DennisReed
Most precious!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and beautiful photography Daniel, great natural atmosphere....!!!
makron
This is a great photo my friend. Genial!!!!!!