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 (40)
SoulEatar
It is so cool how parts of the image just seem to jump right out at you - you are such a master at this :)
Sunster
Exquisite capture! Outstanding color and detail!
Perry6
Excellent shot! I love his friend in the background!
Enmos
Very cool shot Danny, it looks as if they are talking :o) Excellent work my friend !!
Varian
Geez, it's so tangible I can almost feel it!
cynlee
yep... making plans, buzz, buzz, buzz... "ok, when you bring her in, we'll surprize her!!.. ok... then we'll shout Happy bzzzz Birthday! flutter, flutter" :D...wonderful depth in this & beautiful shot as your trademark... group hugzzzzzz buzzzzz :]
YohannR
Such pretty colors... as usual your picture is exquisite...!!!
WiserAngel
Absolutely lovely image for an absolutely lovely woman!
SoulSearcherr
what a sweet dedi to your friend
Tedz
sigh...You Tiger. Happy Birthday Brenda :]
linkinpark
Awesome!!!!!
jstsittinghere
superb shot! excellent dedication !! v
j-art
too cool excellent capture of the moment, i really wonder? you have to sit the whole day in front of those flowers awaiting such a cute butterfly, and not enough, you wait a little longer and huray, there is such a fly too, and bingo - you have your shot??? - be honest, thos animals are all trained, you just have to shout - hey comon its time for a shot - and at the moment all those little creatures come and pose in front of your lens - haha, now i have discovered your secret, right?? - lol - no seriously, you are a riddle to me, however i love seing your shots, so just go on with them!!! another excellent piece!
logiloglu
superb macro. vote !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!
Blush
Hey Very impressive You not only got a flower and butterfly, but a lil friend in addition to the photo:) Thats like killing a bird with 3 stones instead of 2 I love it, but then all of yours are exceptional:) I have some photos up of my flowers and a few new things I have tried out would love for you to drop by and comment as well:) Hope all is well sweetie Love this and Big Vote Also a Happy Birthday to Nilla:) Love n hugs Susan~
98Bones
That's one beautiful shade of orange, excellent pic, nice tribute!
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
sheilakalajdzic
What a beautiful orange flutterby for Brenda!!!! Outstanding!!!!
sittingblue
beautiful shot. I'm reminded of nature's delicate balance.
Niutek
:D "Yo, man, it's Brenda's birthday, what'ya still doin' over there, get your butt off that plant and let's go, butty-man!" :D An amazing capture, Danny! You really know how to shoot 'em bugs! :))) Happy birthday, Brenda!
gallimel
lovely marvel in orange.. how delicate and sweet dear :)
tallpindo
The flowers are shielded from knowing all. Thanks to the butterfly for sparing us and them the confrontation.
jcv2
Very beautiful dedi! Love the orange on white with green!
Akinom
What a beautiful dedi for a lovely gal! A marvel excellently captured as always, Danny!
unzy
"Everybody must get stoned" butties and hovers.. The perfect shot for our friend Brenda !
kansas
One of nature's treasure. Very beautiful. A lovely gift for Brenda.
pjaj
Excellent photograph Danny! Vote from me!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent photo Daniel...!! Beautiful colors...!!
addiek
A lovely butty Danny... you smoothy!!!
madame
What a fabuous shot and a wonderful birthday gift ! Magnificent !!