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)
jstsittinghere
beautiful color and mood! so cheerful thanks for posting!
estevez
A fascinating image with gorgeous colors and an excellent luminosity. Lovely photo ! "my vote" Congratulations !
kansas
Most beautiful flowers. Yes, this photo will brighten anyones day. Thanks for the treat.
funkandjazz
Ahhhh... I love it! Warm, fresh, soothing and lovely... A++++ Danny! v :)
SophiaDeer
Outstanding!! The orange colors are gorgeous!
addiek
Just gorgeous .. to melkt the orange red & green into pink tone... fantastic choice! VVVVOOOOOOTTTTTTE
WeeLaddie
A really beautiful shot, the colours are so vibrant and warm.
tallpindo
I like the photo but the title font is too kitsche. Every age has it's gift shops. In mine it was the local drug store for film and postcards when the lodge at the National Park and the campground store was too far away.
RodolfoCiminelli
I like this....!! Excellent and very beautiful photo Daniel.....!!!
Niutek
Ah, gorgeous, Danny! Thank you, it does brighten the day and makes you smile, too :) Beautiful shot.
jwdell
Amazing!!! As ever... vote
Enmos
Awesome colors and light Danny !!! Like the compo too !!! Excellent work !! v
redpill
Welcome by the Gate of Eden!!! Awesome shot, nice compo and colors are totally wonderful!!!
Photocorderie
great colors !! cordialement Alain
linkinpark
Beautiful rich colors.. I like it!
98Bones
Beautiful, looks like a troupe of dancers with long red skirts!
Mikan
a truely beautiful piece...Perfect! V
HobbyHopper
Beautiful color and nice shot.
pjaj
Beautiful artwork Danny! Excellent job!!
abmlober
Composition, colours, background, contrasts - your talent shines through in every detail.
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Most beautiful! Excellent:)
ShadowWind
Colorful and well shot, very crisp and magical...
j-art
this is just superb - and again this sould be a calendar page! you are the king of capturing the beauty of the nature!!!!
snottling1
excellent image!
skoeter
Awesome colors!!
kennyliu
Lovely flowers and color!!!
Tamela.J.
O, the colors are just beautiful! Outstanding.
bleachfix
Can ya stand one more comment Danny? (lol) Great looking sunny flowers dressed out in orange and red hues! []/;^)
gallimel
this is a dream made by nature and disveiled to your pure heart to be a gift for us all. Thanx :)
sinistar
Awesome work and you seem to be able to take a superb photograph of all subjects!!