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 (55)
Varian
Whoa...beautiful! What a profile!
addiek
Gorgeous work Danny... a real symphony of colors!
indivia
Beautiful capture, it really does look silken and smooth. :)
logiloglu
boah,Danny and this is dedicated to me? i am speechless again,my friend. you make me so happy. this flower shot is a poem, i have no word that could make anything better on it. your work always is an constant inspiration for me. a deeply thank you. vote !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
SophiaDeer
Outstanding close up of this most exquisite flower! A Happy Birthday to logiloglu.
Raven_427
A wonderful image and a fine dedi. Happy B-Day Gerhard and thank you Danny! :-)
LadyAya
Very elegant image. Marvelous!!!!
tesla
WOW!!!This is perfect!!!V
Apophis906
Very pretty flower, an excellent capture for sure.
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
jstsittinghere
stunning gift!! beautiful
YohannR
I am totaly impress...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...lol
AgentMai
V A magnificent macro of the loveliest lilly. Perfect lighting, and excellent contrast. Very beautiful =)
Sekadhar
Beautiful! Excellent done!
vlaaitje
wonderful didi, better to late then forgotten....and of course a gorgeous flower with a lot of detail....very elegant and great dof and balance.....v
gallimel
another jewel ornates your crown :)
Georges_H_Hoens
Wonderful shot of a magistral flower, the red tint of the pistils is a real catastroph for clothes when you get some on it ! Yes, I agree with Ilona, une photo tr ante mon Ami ! Have a great journey Dan! G. V
KPK
Superb macro shot!
Roswita
Super!
tallpindo
Your photos get more and more amazing. The presentation easily augments the quality photography.
thesymphonyofthelife
the contrast between the colros is nice, i like teh angle of the camera. it's an excellent macro, have a good day
linkinpark
Undescribable.. amazing!!!
kansas
Marvelous photo with exceptional detail. A beautiful lily and gift for Gerhard.
pjaj
Excellent photography Danny for a wonderful person like Gerhard! vote
clarita
spectacular macro, fantastic, love colors !
Perry6
Wonderful shot!
Tommy3D
Absolutly beautiful Danny!!! And a wonderful tribute to our friend Gerhard!! V
NODROG69
Such a beautiful flower. Excellent capture.
Akinom
From one genius to the other! bows to both of you fantastic artists! v
creanum
Superb.....