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 (55)
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!!
cynlee
ah, she will adore this!... a splendid welcome back in the contrast of sharp & soft & color... fitting title :]
Ladyhawk
absolutly stunningly beautifull!! oh she'll Love this welcome back, :0D
jimry
A very pure, crisp, delicate macro Dan....and a nice gesture :)
SoulEatar
Such a soft rich & warm feel ~ Such is a Mel ! Tops dano :)
revcodes
Exquisite!
logiloglu
a great dedi for Mel.so wonderful and soft. you are very romantic,Danny. v !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!
Blush
Beautiful shot:) I don't know Meli but will get to know her:):) Nicely done hun Happy 4th of July I posted a new one & its not a poem a surprise:)hehe Love n hugs Susan~
susanmoses
I' love this... purple + lime green go together soooo well! A 'more-than-lovely gift'... for a lovely girl!... :]
Michelle A.
Wonderful purple blooms....! Fabulous!
LadyAya
Beautiful and delicate!!! Lovely dedi!!!
nongo
How very beautiful!!! ;^)
RobertTheoret
Great capture and excellent DOF. BRAVOS!!!
vangogh
Fantastic...especially like the purple of the flower against the green background. Also love the way it fades in and out of focus. Very eye catching.
kansas
Excellent dedi to Meli girl. This is outwardly as beautiful as she is inwardly.
bleachfix
Lavender petals to adore...scent that attracts to butterflies delight !!
Varian
Fastastic, so delicate, just like our Meli. :)
vjerana
Beautiful flower for beautiful person! Excellent shot V!!!
vlaaitje
You show me this one yesterday evening.....and it touched my heart...the pollen looks like silver....purple is my favorite color......this is a real beauty with a lot love in it...I can feel almost the power.....and I am sure Meli likes it, she deserve this welcome back, she is a lady with a warm heart and soul.......A great gift for her sweetheart....and of course.....this one deserve my deepest vote....hugz xxx
gallimel
my dear, amazing friend... just as I was ready to read your im, i decided before to check the ebots of your art... and this awesome image, with this touching, uplifting dedication popped at my eyes to warmen my soul. Thank you so much. It has such a value for me, and my words cannot explain it well as the feeling would deserve. thank you. You're precious person, and I am so honoured and happy I can call you friend. Hugs infinite, and infinite thanx and care, Meli :)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
zulaan
FANTASTIC !!! This is fantastic ! Love all in this image !!! v
patmartj
So very lovely....
gunsan
What a wonderful gift for dear Meli! Flower poetry, I love the colors and the delicate flowers!
Tedz
Yep....Miss Gelato will just luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve this...very nice....and welcome back Meli :]
gabi_w_z
a wonderful composition coulors and sharpnes.
Enmos
Danny this is beautiful !!! I VOTE !! I love the DOF sooo much here !!! :o) Excellent work again !!
linkinpark
Really awesome.. that color!! EXCELLENT!!
tallpindo
Tell her it's a perfume ad and she'll copy it!
Akinom
Amazingly beautiful, Danny! The DOF is outstanding! Great gift for a lovely gal, we all love! hugz
Niutek
A wonderful composition of colors, shapes and softness. Vibrant, just as Meli :)