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 (58)
98Bones
What a shot! What a creature! Those patterns are amazing.
madame
Oh Danny you offer us another magnificent present of the nature ! I love the expression of this butterfly, he pouts as me sometimes:) but I don't have so beautiful colors as him ! Excellent macro !!! V
qmont
You are truly amazing my friend, your shutter finger and eye is as sharp as a tack, you continue to astonish me with every new shot, Fantastic job Danny as always..............John
Lary
AMAZING MACRO! Congrats and thanks for sharing!V*
tallpindo
Face up to it! This is a beautiful creature.
pjaj
Beautifully done Danny! Excellent photograph!!
MOOOW
HERE IS REALL PIECE OF ART ,YOU SHOWED SOMTHING THAT REALL ARTIST NEED IT,THANKS FOR SHARING MY FRIEND!!!
SoulEatar
Many interesting charicteristics to see here - I keep being drawn back to the white blurb - what is that dan it seem like more of a distraction ! - or it may be my lack of understanding - I have decided to be a bit more foreward in my commenting - I find the feed-back from trying to be honest helps me learn and understand - What is your take on this ? - I sure did enjoy the photo's jirmy posted - it made me very happy to see you :)
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous!! The detail on the wings of the butterfly is amazng...you really know how to capture the beauty of Nature.
Masema
WOW! It's pretty much all been said. Amazing detail in the wings...and those eyes are just facinating! Awesome shot Danny.
jcv2
What a stunning shot! Amazing! vote
Akinom
Photography Art at its best! Faszinating eyes and wings! I'm in awe, Danny!
WiserAngel
I'm still in awe how you get these shots. To me it seems impossible!!!!
j-art
wow a really stunning close up once again!!! superb!!!!
ShadowWind
You literally have the patience of a saint to get these shots and bring natures smallest creatures to us. Once again, amazing imagery...
vbarreto
Beautiful colors. Excellent close up once again Danny.
Michelle A.
Lovely details in this beautiful shot!
calum5
You can see so much detail!Golly Im scared off them now!lol!Fantastic work:-)Bye calum
sinistar
Little doubt you are one of the best!!
funkandjazz
Impressive detail and color Danny. Excellent as always! :)
xina
Amazing close-up shot - just fascinating!
Niutek
LOL, how did you get this butty to give you a kiss is a mystery to me, Danny, but it sure has nice lips! :D Extraordinary capture and an excellent shot.
wildfire2003
Beautiful shot of a beautiful subject! Love this!
Tedz
Very nice...You excel in Your Pleasure.
HobbyHopper
Fantastic macro picture. Detailed and beautiful shot!
mabel45
omg look at those fascete eyes! great catch and sublime shot! excellent
bleachfix
the butterfly king has clicked again! []/;^)
vlaaitje
I like the green in here.....excellent shot