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 (53)
tallpindo
When upside down butterflies seem more forceful than creatures that land on the top of things. it is as if gravity is rejected for a whole nother universe. (Let me start over...When upside down...)
gallimel
you're truly a treasure :) It's so sweet it seems made of light&honey :)
Enmos
Gorgeous specimen, love the incredible details you captured, the veins look really cool :o) Excellent work !! V
Lalani
Ooh, this is wonderful! =)
kansas
A most gorgeous specimen. Thanks. A perfect gift for Monika.
Michelle A.
I love the title! That is one beautiful flutterby!
zatman
Stunning details and perfect composition
RodolfoCiminelli
Stupendous and very wonderful photo Daniel.....!!!
unzy
Wow, Daniel, this is superb, perfect and so beautiful, I'm speechless ! V of course. wish you a good night.
vbarreto
Another excellent sample of stunning capture. So beautiful details danny.
Varian
Magnificent wings...what is life like being that delicate? Great shot!
pjaj
Beautiful photography Danny! Wonderful shot!!
jcv2
Verrry beautiful dedi shot! Very impressive! vote
environaut
Beautiful shot,Danny!! Lovely butterfly!!
cazal61
A natural beauty. Most impressive.
jockes
Excellent capture of this "Lemon butterfly" as they are called in Sweden :-)...Amazing work
sinistar
Fantactic Danny!!
ShadowWind
If it wasn't for awesome photos like this, would never get to really see nature this close. Excellent shot and thanks for sharing these.
Photocorderie
superbe work ! cordialment Alain
HobbyHopper
The art of genius is simplicity.
Niutek
Cytrynek (lemon butty) :)))) Beautiful gift for Moni!
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking photo!!
gabi_w_z
oh danob what a fantastic shot! thanks for sharing