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 (81)
skoeter
Amazing result, abstract shot!!
Raven_427
Amazing symmetry. Thanks for sharing this most beautiful image!! :)
creanum
simply, very graphic and amazing colors.......
Blush
What wonderful image on this Oh my this is splendid I love it:) Love & hugs Susan~
zulaan
I love all in this composition : light, colors, symmetry, DOF !!! Excellent ! vote
KPK
One of the most impressive images I've seen lately. Beautiful symmetry, wonderful drop, super background.
patmartj
Proper Job!
raven_nightmares
really wonderful...simple and elegant.
Mikan
Absolutely magnificent!
jgeorge
Light and colours! Warm and beautiful!
HobbyHopper
TIncredibly beautiful work. his is very cool. I like the idea a lot!
Michelle A.
This is a jewel.... beautiful symmetry and colors...
dark_storm
yeah...im agree with michelle A. This is a jewel. I love the little droplet. Excelent picture. !!!!:O)!!!!
zatman
Amazing image quite stunning gets my Vote
jwdell
My *vote as well Danny, this is stunning! Fantastic Artwork!!!
Telgar
Sorry to be late 8 Only one word VOTE
gallimel
very intense :)
Drea71
Just brilliant!
abmlober
If I had not seen this photo I would not believe that such a thing is possible...
-seek-
some pictures just standout like a charm, and this is definitely one on of those few. great work. ;)
jimry
Wow! Fantastic shot. The Best.
unstrung65
........................killer!
wildfire2003
Love the repeat tear shape on the vines, perfect shot! Very clever angle, well done!
jstsittinghere
awesome shot this is beautiful! V
terra-man
Gorgeous colors and composition, what a mood in this shot, increadible, my vote!
madame
Ohhh Danny, It is a magnificent diamond offered by the nature and you show it in all its short-lived beauty. Fantastic shot! V
WandM
Bravo with this beautifyl image!
OldFaithful
That's stunning, Danny:) Gorgeous warm colours and a superb use of DOF give it such a relaxing mood:)
sinistar
Well most has been said but honestly I feel this is simply sensational!! Deserving of every comment
j-art
wow - that a really wonderful immage - i love the background especially - those intense colors - you really have an eye to discover the beauty of nature!!!