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 (37)
gallimel
rates with you have no sense. considering I have never seen a picture of yours that was anything less than spectacular. I think even you can speak with buterflies. they seem to love to make you make them eternal :)
danob
Sorry for the lack of response my friends a problem with my Browser I cannot seem to see any images or thumbs possible Cache corruption and as yet cant seem to fix it.. Oh hum Danny
Artzy
Very Nice Shot!
Masema
Lovely muted blues on this guy, works very well with the colors of the flower he's on. Excellent.
tallpindo
Really a victory for the software that we can see this vision that appeared to you. The photograph must be even more spectacular though I am not sure in what way. One must travel the silk road to get to the Orient.
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous!! This is breathtaking and I love Nature!
borsy
Absolutely beautiful, Danny!! The color and composition are fantastic as well as the DOV!!!
gunsan
Again a beauty!!
patmartj
Beautiful markings on this one, lovely shot
Tommy3D
Stunning!!!! I love the way the butterfly displayed his wings to your lens!! Your nature photography ia always a joy, Danny!!!
cynlee
oh, another beauty! luv the patterns on his pretty blue wings, goes well with that exotic pink blooms! as always, pure joy to view! :] sorry to hear of your browser problem but we know you're here in spirit
WandM
Excellent picture!
j-art
yup, again excellent shot
Odious
it's as though they know they are having there picture taken.. "Say Cheese!!" .. Great shot, Danny!!
Roswita
Very beautiful
SoulEatar
Very soft yet clear focus - luv the colors - #1 stuff :)
pjaj
Very beautiful work Danny. Excellent!
Michelle A.
More, more, give us more!! I love these butterfly shots of yours!
Akinom
That's why I love to visit your gallery... so much treasures to find!!!
Legadia
Fabulous butterfly & shot,just beautiful :-)
Legadia
Fabulous butterfly & shot,just beautiful :-)
RedundantlyAbundant
Some amazingly vibrant colours here. Wish I could find a butterfly! Excellence!
calum5
I must agree with the Nancy's comment on this!WOW!byeeeeeeeeeeee calum5
madame
Your nature's treasure is so beautiful, those colors are absolutely incredible. Superb shot, Danny !
logiloglu
Excellent picture. !!!!!!! :o) !!!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Daniel is you a real specialist in approach pictures, his collection should be the envy of any entomologist...!! as it is habitual in this type of works, their sense of the opportunity is good, that makes that its pictures are really sensational, this approach is impressive...!! the effect of the bottom is of great beauty...!!
jockes
Excellent shot, with great colours, and DOF!!
moonfish
The wings in repose makes this even more interesting ...
estevez
Wonderful scene ! Excellent colors, light and contrast ! Excellent shot and great technique ! Congratulations !
funkandjazz
You achieve such gorgeous, crisp, vivid color Danny. Great work!! :)