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)
Niutek
This is a most wonderful b-day gift, Danny :) Wonderfully seen, with great tones and DOF. Purrfect :)
cynlee
exquisite perfection & sweet thought :]
Sylvia
Ahhh!! This is so ~Lovely~ The Perfect gift for a Sweet Lady!! Excellent photo!!
soulofharmony
outstanding professionalism Dan.. its..exquisite, so delicate and fragile .. love the clarity of detail even down to the pollen dust. well done :)
gunsan
White purity, blended with beautiful colors, great photo and anawesome gift for Gerhard!
sinistar
As always the quality and light shines through!!
sparky123
A floral tribute of sheer class and beauty!! V
Enmos
Beautiful work here Dan, love this focus and dark bg !! Excellent !!
WiserAngel
better late than never in the birthday greeting! This is a wonderful dedication to a fantastic artist. The details and color are wonderful.
vbarreto
Another beautiful capture!!
KingPtolemy
Very beautiful shot!!!
estevez
A wonderful floral artwork. Beautiful concept of light and shade. Lovely tribute ! "my vote" Congratulations !
madame
This is a fabulous shot, Danny... very elegant and the lighting is superb ! A wonderful birthday gift !! v
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful shot and capture my friend....!! Splendid tribute....!! Vote
criss
Splendid macro! Superb lighting!
Photocorderie
excellent image ! cordialement Alain
i-popba
ohh....wowww.!!!! Excellent Macro...! love composition and lighting....you win... VOTE
Tamela.J.
o my this is beautiful!! Xcellent V
Kropot
Beautifull. Simply excellent pov and feel.
shadymoon
Feast your eyes on this! A fantastic dedi to a wonderful photographic artist! A cascade of light and shadow.
HobbyHopper
Excellent concept and shot!
odie
Wow...this is stunning. What a gift to Gerhard and the rest of us that can view it. Breathtaking shot! V :0)
Henrik_K
so elegant and beautiful - really breathtaking
susanmoses
WoW! Love how the black background sublimely etches and its delicate form!
Pontigary
Speechless! Impeccable. Can't say a word.