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)
Akinom
More than excellent!!! Congrats on the new equipment! Hope you've fixed your problems very soon so we will see more of your fantastic images!
cynlee
like magic!! luv these glass winged ones... my condolences on the HD :( & congrats on the new equipment :]
Blush
Wow! Shakes head at this beautiful image:) I want a digital camera so bad sighs:( any camera since I lost my other one:( wah The wings on the butterly is simply stunning and the rain droplet ahhhhh:) Simply superb Love it sweets and hugs to you Thanks for you kind comments on my poem as well Hugs Susan~
snottling1
amazing capture!!
tallpindo
The dragon flies have some tortuous transitions to tell.
Niutek
This is just freakin' incredible, Danny! Unbelievable! :) V
susanmoses
Wings of glass hey? Never knew of this... Awesome colours and composition... love the symmetry of the buttys against the asymmetry of the background!
vbarreto
Great!! Love is in the air. They look so fragil and beautiful.
Atila-Han
hahahaha marvelous scene hahaha VOTE
WandM
Great shot and title! I'm a bit late, but I hope your computer is ok now.
kansas
Wonderful see through wings. Great shot. Sorry about your HD. What a pain in the ....!
Michelle A.
Simply amazing!
WiserAngel
Have to snicker at Ilona's comment about her son. I love your title to this one, its amusing! This photo is beyond fantastic.
98Bones
Excellent shot, does the creature on the left have a nose ring? Just curious. Great photo!
ShadowWind
Sorry to hear about your HD dumping again, hope it works out for you. As for the photo, again I'm in awe at getting shots of nature's most fascinating and small creatures...Fantastic...
Henrik_K
fantastic shot, the transparent wings are amazing - outstanding work
jcv2
Sorry for loosing your HD, can be very disturbing. This is a very beautiful shot with those butties connected to each other!
SophiaDeer
Excellent close-up! And a very sweet image too.
sparky123
a FANTASTIC IMAGE PERFECT!!
zatman
A new Camera eh!! I suppose we have to put up with even better images!!
HobbyHopper
Wow, fantastic scene from macro world.
Margit1
Fantastic shot! Love those butterflies .. Outstanding image!
Randys
Magical moment..
sinistar
Simply superb those clearwings are amazing
che18530
Dragonfly's are amazingly beautiful creatures. I did not realize that until this year. We have had a few land on our deck this year and the wings were magnificant to say the least. Very aerodynamic! Excellent photography Danny! You must have the patience of Job! Have a great day!...Cheryl
PG-Graphics
a wonderful image!
estevez
Really a brillant shot ! Very profissional photographic artwork. " my vote" Congratulations !
vlaaitje
always together...nice thought.....splendid shot
soulofharmony
in awe just breath taking..so..sublime. all your work is outstandingly professional. excellent isnt a good enough ranking..:)