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 (64)
SoulEatar
So that's what flowers look like in sunlight :)LOL - Luv that color - Take care my friend :)
Tedz
Reminding Me of the Cheer Leaders I used to swing the Pom Poms for...but, that is My Floral Fantasy Doc :]
vlaaitje
you told me about that place, and you made me curious, I think in the future I visit that place, I will come over with Ruud and spend some day's together....beautiful flowers, and you chose the right title...the way I feel right now......and you know why :-) XOXOX
patmartj
Pretty maids all in rows, excellent DOF & POV!
kenwas
Excellent. One can feel the warmth of the sun!
cynlee
i've seen pictures of the Eden project! what a fascinating place & this is perfectly gorgeous in it's bright golden colors! :]
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
Varian
What a wonderful pic! This so says summer, something we seem to be half-missing here as the weather (even in August) continues to pretend it's spring or fall. So thanks for the taste of summertime! :)
susanmoses
LOL @ Tedz... must have been quite the POM POM swinger! Gorgeous shot here! I've never heard of the Eden Project... a public garden I suppose? I must Google it... as this looks amazing!
j-dwarf
wonderful pov and lightning. brings the sunshine to me..
jaggos
Hey Danny, Excellent shot!
RobertTheoret
Great capture and colors. BRAVOS!!!
Stringy
Not had the chance to visit this one yet but everybody who has says its wonderful. Great vibrant colours in this shot. Nice one Danny!
SNAKEY
Brighten our day? God, you set fire to it. Most awesome chinese dancers on a stick. How else do I describe the beauty of this. Bravo mate and your image compels me to cast a VOTE
jimry
A stunning image Dan...perfect colours...brightened up my evening :)
jcv2
Absolutely a brightening shot! Wow, terrific view, fantastic! Excellent work! vote
nongo
Excellent capture!! They look like they have a 70's hairdo with the 50's style skirts. ;^) You did brighten my day too!!! thanks...
Perry6
Beautiful! The colors are wonderful!
environaut
Wonderful capture! These colors are sure to brighten anyone's day! It sure worked for me... ;-) Bravo!
RedundantlyAbundant
Just gorgeous dano! I tried getting some similar shots yesterday but to no avail. Excellent!
SoulSearcherr
wow..beautiful
logiloglu
amazingly beautiful. a dream of image. vote !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!
WiserAngel
what a charming, lovely shot!!! This belongs on a wall in poster size!!!!
pijaa
Excellent photography, love it:)
tesla
Fantastic!!!Love the colors!!!
Kropot
If I was a voting man ;) Wow, love the dof and focus play. The yellow in the flowerbuds is realy deeply beautifull.
Blush
Oh my this is beautiful Sure is cheery, sorry I haven't posted sooner My mom had a heart attack and she is in ICU in Louisville been there with her I came home today She might get moved to transitional care tomorrow Beautiful and thanks for sharing this one Vote Love n hugs Susan~
KingPtolemy
Very beautiful photo!!! Bravo!!!
Michelle A.
Soothing and warms the soul...... entirely beautiful....
HebeDreams
Stunning shot! It has a romantic mood. Excellent work.