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 (43)
jyriviuhko
WOW!! And yes... ballet seems to be about most of them.. I'd have to agree with that.. EXCELLENTE!!
Raiders
Really superbe interpretation ! Excellent !
patmartj
Everytime I think you have reach the peak, you push it further. This is stunning!
Doublecrash
A beautiful light, smooth lines and pure elegance! Wonderful!
Aeneas
I don't say this often, in fact: I never did. But this is BY FAR the most beautiful ballet photo I ever saw. She really is a flower full of natural grace. What a fine work to see as first on a sunday morning...thanks!!
linkinpark
Oh man how DO YOU DO this???This is amazing,fantastic colours,beautiful pose and wonderful atmosphere!!
tallpindo
A singleton tableau where the x is framed. Here a blessed personnage is abstracted.
gunsan
So full of grace and beauty. This is just excellent!
atom1972
This is really pretty. The subtle diagonal lines in the pose makes me think of Degas.
Tanialmeida
an elegant and so very delicate dance between dark and light!
Akinom
A stunning work! Such a wonderful atmosphere, great pose and colors...can't stop staring at this excellent picture.
Margit1
Wow! Everything here is more than beautiful! Wonderful pose, colors and i love the soft light. Excellent done!
ascrazy
Oh!!(its wow! by Polish), Can I add one flower? Excellent image!!!
crrunchyfrog
Beautiful rendition of such a classic image. Thank you so much for putting your individual stamp on it :D
groush2
Beautifully done !!!! ...Your art demands emotion !!!! Bravo
bijouchat
lovely! Love the movement and the colours! reminds me of Renoir.
flashone
Very cool, Dan! A real tribute to the art of dance.
Charmz
It has all been said above.. so just let me reitterate.... Beautiful.
Tommy3D
Very beautiful and full of class! Like ascrazy I too would like to add a flower. Fantastic!!
pjaj
Fantastic work "D".
ShadowWind
Very beautiful work indeed...
YL
thanks for this wonderful art work !
jlmattson
A Master Work..... One of Your Best ! with a VOTE ~ JLM ~
mooncat
Beautiful lighting, beautiful composition, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!
MedTran39
I don't much more to add to what has already been said in other comments. Very Stunning indeed. You certainly are a wonderful artist.
SophiaDeer
Beautiful and graceful!! Fantastic work!!
jimry
Breathtaking, a fantastic work of art. Love Jim and Steph
Trance
This image seems to flow..along with the music as the mind sees what the picture projects! Swan lake seems to ring in my ears...
A_
Beautiful.
ChadAustin
Beautiful work with great style.