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 (33)
patmartj
Gosh, such beautiful creatures
linkinpark
I agree,butterflies are amazing creatures..I love it!!!More please..
Tanialmeida
so beautiful, smooth and sensuous that i am having trouble finding the words to tell you how much i like this image! it is perfection! more pls ;0]
tallpindo
Such nimble legs. A wonderful choreographer.
davidhate
Fantastic shot Danny:) The composition is awesome:))
kansas
A beautiful specimen. Always a thrill to see your 'creature features'.
HobbyHopper
Fantastic photo! You have nice photographic technique!
SoulEatar
So I bet youv'e taken off a couple pounds chaseing these flighty little guys :) - It's not taking the shot that is hard - its getting close enough to do it - Great work -
Akinom
Impressive work again, Dany! Such a beauty... butterflies are amazing, as well as your shots!
hozsarac
Perfect!...awesome shot! congrats...thanx for sharing it...
Michelle A.
Yes as Monika says Impressive!
Misha883
Ah! So nice it is butterfly season again.
Niutek
(LOL! If I had horns the size of my legs I wouldn't be able to hold my head up :P) Now seriously - once again, fantasting job capturing that little fella! Your wildlife passion really shows in this beautiful series, Danny :)))
bijouchat
oh, this is so pretty!! Great work capturing the butterfly on film... I end up scaring all the critters off.
calum5
Hes/shes got my legs!lolDanny great shot buddie!:o)
funkandjazz
I'm running out of words for this amazing series... so I'll just say: b e a u t i f u l!!
j-art
another fantastic wildlife photo - looks beautiful - see you
gunsan
Butterfly master!!! Brilliantshot!
borsy
Fantastic image!!!!
SophiaDeer
Exquisite!!! This is en excellent photograph!! I can see the face of the butterfly just perfectly. Gorgeous work!
che18530
Your photographs provide and up close and personal look at the beauty that exists in this world. Sometimes, no often, we let the world pass by us without this acknowledgement. Each and every day there is strife and destruction somewhere in this world. It's nice to be able to concentrate on the beauty and complexity of nature...Cheryl
cynlee
such lovely long legs & tongue this one has, standing ever so prim & proud for you, a butterfly's centerfold! terrific series! :]
RodolfoCiminelli
Excelllent shot...!!! very beautiful photo...!!!
qmont
Always so sharp, and so clear, and your lighting is always right on,you capture these bueatiful creatures with style and grace my friend....Bravo
Tommy3D
Another beautiful work, Danny!! Magnificent!!
pjaj
Excellent photograph!
ascrazy
Next fantastic shot!!!!! very beautiful photo!!
jwdell
Awesome+++++!
gallimel
this time the body of the awesome creature and its colours attracts me even more than wings.. beautiful :)
Hopalong
Several witty cryptotypesthe hidden, red-eyed Mr. Crow, for instance, hunched and tentative, with reservations about good taste, hehe.