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 (48)
animatedguy
Beautiful image. I love the shading and the expressive look in the visible eye is great
madame
Ohhhhh Danny it's a beautiful and very touching image. We can't just don't leave a so sweet dog :) You made a very fine and splendid artwork !
Brian S.
That's fantastic! Not much else for me to say... Great work. :)
gunsan
So sweet and so touching! His pose and the look in his eyes will surely make it just impossible to leave him! A beautiful portrait!
tallpindo
You clearly have made a sound and created this endearing response. Beagles and hound dogs lend the format for viewing these classic colors.
nawtyangel
Aaawwwwwwwwwww! He's soooooooo cute! Just look at those eyes! Excellent job.
Sharleen
awwwwww......my dog looks at me that way too....soooo sweet and irresistible!
Akinom
Oh my ... I'm melting away!!! Such a cutie and those eyes are awesome! Thanks for sharing this fantastic and touching picture, Dany!
cynlee
awwwwwweeee, how irresistible! kinda like you :] beautifully done Danny
vlaaitje
this is so touching, so sweet, so pure.....the love for a dog is very deep....thanx for sharing it with us...it is beautiful.....
borsy
Excellent artwork!!! Fantastic composition, color and style!!!!
ascrazy
Ohhhh!! Danny! Wonderful artimage!! I love one!! Thanks my friend!!!!!!!
SophiaDeer
Beautiful and so sad!! I hope the owner gives him lots of treats. What a handsome pup he is. Bravo!
luminosa
A great and deep image and message...
YL
A great work ! He seems trying to understand something
linkinpark
Wow,it is really beautiful Danny,awesome..he is so cute!
calum5
What a pretty thing!But they fart when your eating though!.You know that phhfffffffffffffff long sound!Then they sniff it and leave the room!cheers pooch!lol!Brilliant Dan,looks really incredible!Byeeeeeeeeeeee calum5
Michelle A.
LOL! Sweet!
crrunchyfrog
So cute indeed :) Looks like a Boxer cross...hmmmmm something L Thanks for sharing :)
pjaj
Wonderful work Danny!
Tommy3D
Danny, this is such a loveable little dog!! I recognize that "guilt trip" look on his face:) Pure magic!!
Karikese
Beautiful !
Pliadian
Oh My.. What a sweety..That expression is just the best! A wonderful work of art :o)
che18530
Absolutely beautiful Danny. Perfect expression! The colors, lighting and shading are absolutely amazing! That little face just says it all...he just takes a hold of your heart!...Cheryl
kansas
Wonderful dog portrait. Wonderful expression on this darling face.
estevez
Very beautiful scene and lovely dog !!!
mooncat
Aw so sweet. Adorable image, the expression is priceless.
ChadAustin
Wonderful image, Danny. One of your best yet.
groush2
Wonderful Art Danny ...your accite sebse of texture shines through with this Marvellous work...Bravo !!!!!
patmartj
Ah Danny! Proper Job!!Hugs