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 (59)
DrmzRmyne
Glad you've got your PC straightened out now...darn things! Beautiful flowers and shot Danny!
Michelle A.
It's beautiful Danny....
creanum
Elegant and beautiful....
logiloglu
wo, it`s a perfect spring image. superb work, my friend. vote !!!!! #:O) !!!!!!
snakemove
Hello Danny, my pc working good now....wonderful lights in the case hahaha......but this picture is good too...mom told me take a look and I did.....I hope we see each other soon, because I like you......your friend Mitch
stephenie
Hey hello there I am here at Ilona's place and she show me your beautiful picture.This is a wonderful great spring picture. Ilona and I went to town for spend some money for new clothes haha, because she want travel very soon.....hey Danny, we see each other soon......have a nice time together.....we are very busy in our house now at the moment.....
schadtc
So clear, sharp and full of detail with great colors and light. Good job!!!
ilutegija
stunning sharp image!
madame
Oh Danny, this is a wonderful shot of spring ! I'm so glad that you are back and I'm sorry for your trouble with the PC... Outstanding composition ! V
jyriviuhko
Yupp.. beautiful shot.. and all that other that they above allready has said!!
hasexx
superb shot
jcv2
Bright and white. Beautiful picture. The sharpening process has only left some traces, visible where light stamens are pronounced against a darker background (causing ghost images, or auras)
SophiaDeer
Stunning and exquisite! The true beauty of Spring!
terra-man
Holland is beautifull in spring!
RobertX
very professional shot
98Bones
Excellent photo! Amazing creatures aren't they!
Fogge
Very beautiful shot! The light and composition is amazing. Excellent work!
Wahnfried1959
Hi Daniel! This is a absolute wonderful nature photography! Perfect close up view! Done with a reflex camera (i think) or a digi cam? Wonderful nature if one has an eye for it...
j-art
damn - this is a fabulous shot - so sharp and clean and ah, just beautiful, really - excellent!!!!
xina
Beautiful spring flowers - excellent close-up shot!
che18530
So very beautiful...you have a very creative eye for the beautiful Danny! This spring and summer will be the first time in 30 years I have ever had a garden of beautiful flowers and plants. I was not able to do it due to my back and neck problems and my husband's time was far to occupied as it was. This year, John has retired and we are now concentrating on putting some creative beauty into our yard....God bless you my friend!...Cheryl
HobbyHopper
This is absolutely beautiful, fantastic work.
Radolf
Some words in Dutch: het is echt heel mooi! Great job excellent photo.
bleachfix
unusual bee pollen collectors...looks like they are armed and ready for the next "Invasion of the Pollen Snatchers"...on the other hand...it looks as if the invaders have already snatched and moved on! [];^)
ShadowWind
Beautiful flowers, wonderful shot as always...
tibet2004uk
OMG!!! I'm gobsmacked!! So perfect!! V indeed!!
zatman
Your Gallery is always a joy to view and this image is no exception!!
Enmos
Perfect sharpness and color and super cool DOF, yep this deserves another vote :o))
vlaaitje
lovely picture...so clear and so full of memories