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 (58)
pjaj
Very beautiful artwork here my friend Danny!!
Enmos
What a beautiful butterfly !! Love the orange flowers too and the DOF is perfect !!! Excellent work my friend and a VOTE !!!
Perry6
What a fantastic picture! the colors are beautiful! The butterfly was definately cooperating for this shot :)
cynlee
should brighten her day, so full of sunshine & beauty!! :] xcellence extrodinaire!
madame
This is a dazzling shot ! Stunning colors and lighting... Simply magnificent, Danny !!! v
vjerana
Very beautiful! V!!!
WiserAngel
I hope Cheryl gets through whatever is going on. The oranges in this photo should definitely help her feel brighter. Amazing!!
funkfrog
great sunny colours, fantastic!
M_Moraitis
Definitely vivid colors and a beautiful dedi. Gorgeous photo!
Ladyhawk
She should LOVE IT!! I know I do,this is absolutely stunning shot,I agree with Cynlee full of sunshine,how could you not feel great after seeing this gem, AWSOME :0) (V)
Lary
Wonderful colors and xcellent macro!!! Love it
Masema
So bright and clean. Fab shot Danny, luv the colors.
Lalani
Beautiful shot and dedi.. =)
98Bones
Outstanding shot, nice dedication! This critter doesn't mind standing out from the crowd, and is that fur coat real or fake?!?
Vik9740
What an awesome capture.. sure to make anyone smile!
LadyAya
I love it! So neat and beautiful !!! Wonderful colors!! V
chrysalide
An excellent macro with nice colors have a good day
LindaB
Very striking! Beautiful shot.
Akinom
Awesome shot! Cheryl will love it as much as I do! Hope she gets through whatever it is! group hugz
zulaan
What a fantastic colors !!!! Love this one !!!!
Tedz
Stunning shot Sir....and a fine thought for Your Dear Friend :]
Cosme..D..Churruca
Superb macro with awesome colours. Very well done!
che18530
Danny...thank you so much. The beauty of a butterfly such as this one is compelling and does make me so very happy...not just for the dedication, but for the wonderful friendship God has blessed us with. There is nothing better than knowing we have friends we can count on. Thank you for being there for me and my family as we walk through this bumpy path and I thank you for your compassion regarding my brother and his health. Words are just not adequate enough to express my feelings...Cheryl
borsy
Excellent image!!
Varian
What a perfect flower and background to have "spotted" this one against. Well done.
jcv2
Reading the comments it's clear you've succeeded very well with this stunning beauty! Excellent work!
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW....!! Great shot and macro.....!! Stupendous and very beautiful colors....!! Vote
RobertTheoret
Super macro of course. V BRAVOS my friend.
jstsittinghere
beautiful capture and dedication!! superb
Blush
Beautiful shot I love butterflys and flowers Oh BTW I missed your birthday so a Happy Belated One my friend:)& Vote Cheryl I don't know you but will say a prayer for you Hope your on the mend soon I know what its like to be ill Hugs n Love Susan~