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)
tricksta
Beautiful work and yes set them free!!!!!!
groush2
Absolutely Outstanding ...Your creativity and thought proccess is truly amazing Danny ...Well Done !!!!!
vbarreto
This guy is thinking anyway. Excellent shot and effects!!!
skoeter
Guess meanwhile you set yourself a bit free, this images pushes limits!!!
pjaj
Excellent artwork!
borsy
Excellent artwork, Danny!!! Fantastic concept that you executed just beautifully !!!!!!!
kansas
Great. Reminds me of the work of A. Rodin, 'the thinker'.
linkinpark
He,awesome work..I like those flowers..and the ape of them! :))
cynlee
very nice combination of images & thoughts of freedom & possibly what's for supper :]
Jay7347
Yes! Been there, felt like that, as have we all. One of the really cool things about art and communication is when we can create something that strikes that common chord, a visual harmonic if you will. This one stuck that chord with me. Well done. -jay
sparky123
There is so much thought and meaning in this image a masterpiece!!
SophiaDeer
Wonderful work with great soft effects!
calum5
Superbly done Danny!Byeeeeeeeeee calum5
RodolfoCiminelli
It is an excellent and very expressive collage of images Daniel...!!!
RedundantlyAbundant
There are obviously no trained animal psychologists to help these animals deal with incarceration...or else we wouldn't spend the money and time capturing them. Very well excecuted and thought provoking piece.
Hopalong
Superb depth and color, subtly ORIGINAL contrast between sharp and fuzzy ('spose no need to mention Leibniz for now), and that nicely ambiguous browridge, a.k.a"nose", hehe. Somewhere between, or beyond, say, "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" and any number of accidental novels. 'Course on a more SOMBER note, t'was jes'a few years AFTER they declared the "right" of "freedom of THOUGHT", as one recalls, the HONCHOS in Beijing ORDERED all the DOGOWNERS within city limits to, well, ya know, and by date certain....
Tommy3D
I have to words good enough to describe this beauty, Danny. Masterpiece is what comes to mind!!
estevez
Very creative and original work ! Great scene ! Congratulations !
Akinom
Very thoughtful and creative work, Dany! I'm deeply touched by his expression! Compliments!
gallimel
it is as intense as Rodin's "thinker". I love the choice of colours that pink/orange soft around. excellent to contrast him, without lookin diminishing of his depth :)(in the reflective pose) :) Great work :)
aouaki
Jamais vu un truc pareil...
madame
I had the same vision then 'gallimel' when I saw your picture It's a new interpretation of the Rodin's 'Thinker' :) Very beautiful soft colors and effects, love the background too. Very creative artwork, Danny !
gabi_w_z
fantastic scenerie! a lot to think!
KingPtolemy
Excellent surreal concept!!! Amazing composition!!!
ascrazy
Wow! Danny, this's absolutely fantastic concept and wonderful artwork!! Congratulations my friend!!!
PapaGuru
Yep there's more in an animals mind than we know of.... And they can suffer.....
kreepingtyme
And the comments just keep a'coming! LOL. Right on Danny! Excellent blend of elements. I love the background textures. The tree, flowers and clouds are great touches as well. Excellent snap shot of our fellow prime mate deep in thought. I would expect nothing less from the great Danny O'...Cheers!! :)
tallpindo
You've place him in a serene place of beauty were his thoughts are enhanced.
Doublecrash
This is clever! As usual, beautifully done!
Odious
beautifully put together, Danny.. i wonder what exactly he "was" thinking about.. Nice work !