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 (52)
martinjbirk
looks very beautiful. excellent.
pjaj
Excellent job my friend Danny! Beautiful photo!
madame Online Now!
Ohhh this is fabulous, Danny ! You really are the master of butterflies but also for the other sujects :) Your article is so interesting even if I'm not a photographer, I red it with a lot of interest. Perfect shot !!!
TECHNISTRATIONS
Razor Sharp Perfect! - What Camera and Lens were you using?
SNAKEY
hats off!!! Picture perfect.:O)
lunaris
Stunning beauty! The crispness of this shot is unprecendented! Wonderful!
Michelle A.
Never seen one of these before...! Great shot!
Telgar
Splendid shot ,beautiful butterfly, gorgeous image VOTE
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fantastic shot! Very well done.
Meyrink
Fotografi molto bene, sei bravo, bel lavoro!!!
sittingblue
superb photograph. The color and focus are excellent. /v
Akinom
What a most beautiful butterfly... never seen one of this specimen. Again a fantastic shot, my friend!
HobbyHopper
The Diadem is absolutely beautiful, fantastic work.
sinistar
Breathtaking clarity and composition Thanks for that tutorial!!
che18530
Absolutely beautiful Danny! The colors are so vivid. The variations in color on the butterfly's wings are well enhanced by your great photographic skills. Excellent lighting! Have a wonderful evening my friend and may God bless you!...Cheryl
hasexx
WOW!!! What a great marco shot of this butterfly
PapaGuru
Never seen this african species in the real, it's a fine little beauty! Your way of capturing them also differs a lot from mine ... Red your article :)
xina
this is really exquisite - lovely shot!
KingPtolemy
Gorgeous shot!!! Very beautiful!!!
tibet2004uk
OMG! Where the hell do u find those stunning butterflies!! I have no words to describe how so much beauty makes me feel!! Thx for sharing! :)
Enmos
Wow you rule with butterflies thats for sure... !!
vlaaitje
so as always a stunning shot