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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (53)
Lalani
Another beautiful butterfly.. and great dedi. =)
jwdell
Beautiful.... as always, most excellent!!!!
cynlee
article? i'll have to check it out, thanks :] ooooh, this one is wearing such a beautiful, dark & wonderfully designed flutterby robe! xcellent capture but you knew that :] & cheers to ilona! group hugz
gunsan
Majestic, that's the word! The colors are perfect!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Great macro! The blurred background is perfect, it ads a irreal dimension to the butterfly. Me encanta.
unzy
D'accord avec "gunsan" c'est vraiment magestueux, c'est tellement difficile de photographier un papillon et d'avoir une telle perfection ! Great job dear friend. EXL++
Varian
Nice shot, such beautiful antennae.
Syncopate
Very cool, and excellent too!
linkinpark
Another wonderful shot Danny!
Roswita
Yes exellent, a black butterfly, very very nice
98Bones
Another beauty! The way this one's resting looks great, so cozy. Just needs a good book and a 'special' coffee. Great shot!
YohannR
Excellent and I have now added your personal Website to my favorite list of artists... ;)
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!!
Tedz
article? i'll have to check it out, thanks :] ooooh, this one is wearing such a beautiful, dark & wonderfully designed flutterby robe! excellent capture but you knew that :] & cheers to ilona! group hugz squawk...yep...I am a Parrot....but, My Own thoughts with this opening....were....that it looks like...."The Phantom of the Opera". Superb!!!
Tommy3D
Fantastic photographic art Danny!! The black and white on this butterfly gives it such a striking contrast!! vote Will have to check out your article:)
susanmoses
Now isn't she lovely sitting on that there leaf... has on her finest Sunday outfit... artis ingenium!
Telgar
Superb a black butterfly execellent capture, perfect macro!!
NarayanaKow
What a powerful protective embrace.
j-art
fabulous shot again - now i should go and read your article - damn the day should have much more hours to do all the things i should do ;-)
funkandjazz
Beautiful shot Danny! Love the color and DOF. Nobody does these better than you. :)
RedundantlyAbundant
I am in awe of your butterfly shots. I can't wait to see your web page!
DrmzRmyne
I can't wait for the butterflies to arrive here, such beautiful creatures, excellent!
vjerana
Wonderful photo! Excellent shot!!!
dark_storm
wow...sooo beautiful my friend. another masterpiece. Excelent in all way. !!!!:O)!!
pjaj
Excellent image Danny as always!
Mikan
Oh my..oh my..oh my..I don't know to say anymore..I love it! ~Mihai~
Blush
I read your article and loved it Meant to leave a comment but I forgot forgive me ok? This is beautiful I love butterfly's and nature Simply breathtaking Love ya Susan~~~
estevez
A beautiful photographic work. Lovely colors and atmosphere. Congratulations !
jstsittinghere
gorgeous ! you capture such beautiful images v
creanum
Beautiful butterfly and beautiful photographic work