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 (60)
susanmoses
Every pic you post is FLAWLESS! Luv the pearlescent textures... what a stunning MACRO WORLD you live in! BRAVO! V
unzy
Stranges creatures when look at closely isn't it? A wonderful and uncommon shot Daniel and as ever, a very good surprise. Thanks ! V
PatGoltz
Wow! What a wonderful picture! I just love the little fellow!
Blush
What a close up I am always amazed an in awe at your picture Simply superb Big Vote Love n hugs Susan~
andreleonard
Excellent a treat for the eyes and so beautifully lit.
cynlee
oooooooh... now that's eye to eye to eye! very cool pov through the buds :]
RobertTheoret
Just fantastic my friend. When it comes to macros, you da man... BRAVOS!!!
Kropot
Perfect shot, excellent pov :)) I love snails :)
SoulSearcherr
amazing shot..
environaut
Wow! What a fantastic shot!! Excellent POV and details on this one Danny! Love it...V
Tedz
A wonderful view ...You must have been on Your Knees....what a great place to park My Push Bike, while You are in that Position. Muuah!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive close-up Daniel....!! A first plane spectacular.....!!!
logiloglu
a very wonderful image,Danny. excellent photography.fantastic POF. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
LadyAya
Woww really amazing!! i havent see a snail that close before
Andromeda31
Very impressive macro...almost looks translucent!!! :)
jstsittinghere
this is so impressive, excellent capture! a rare shot!! v
HobbyHopper
Superb capture!! Excellent macro.
korborak
Beautiful!! Very cool focus and DOF. And very nice colors too.
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!!
Varian
Totally COOL!!
jimry
Dan...this has to be the best snail image I've ever seen...love how the snails skin mimic's the shrub...top marks to you Squire :) V
Akinom
Love everything about this shot... all is perfect! On top, my friend! A big Bravo and a big vote
SNAKEY
Excellent focus mate. Love this one.;)
gunsan
Awesome macro!! Love how the texture of the snail mirrors the texture of the buds.
WandM
Something else something Great!
gallimel
oh dear!!! It's like I am as small as he is, and into this magic micro world you so perfectly portray :)
SoulEatar
Too cool - but I'm feeling a bit cross eyed after stareing at this dude :)
addiek
Brilliant Danny! The smooth and the textured! All sits well!
zulaan
Wow !!! Love this shot !!! ;)
madame
Wow Danny, this is a very impressive macro ! Very beautiful blury background and magnificent colors for a dazzling shot !! V