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 (61)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Impressive macro, the detail is amazing ! Very well done !
soulofharmony
Outstanding professional presentation and compo sublime perfect clarity, love the details of the hairs on the legs wonderful vibrant colourings..excellent choice of framing.. vote !!! :)
vlaaitje
awesome shot....I saw it before you upload it, and I said its really breathtaking....wonderful colors and so sharp.....
WiserAngel
Glad to see you are better, didn't know you were sick! Sorry! Excellent macro!
Akinom
Glad you feel better again, my friend! Another professional work! The detail is fascinating! Compliments, Danny! v
RobertTheoret
Super macro work., the kind I have come to expect from you my friend. Well done. BRAVOS!!!
Georges_H_Hoens
Daniel this is fantastic, I have never been able to approach them so near. And as Akinom, I'm also glad that you're better. A big big big V, friendly, Georges.
1pearl
wow... excellent macro !
Tedz
Read a Novel once about the Duke of Bucks Garden...a John Traynor...or something...full of Heritage the area...now that I know where You Live...it makes My Stalking easier...lovely Macro...sigh...Butty Boy :]
Corwin13
Perfect!!!! Vote
Varian
Gracious! I don't think you can get any closer than this!
pjaj
Fantastic shot here Danny! Excellent:o) vote
Perry6
Fantastic shot! He is a beauty!
jcv2
Impressive macro capture! What a detail! And those colors! Excellent work!
kenwas
Wow, this is one incredible capture! Vote!
Enmos
Perfection here, cant say it in any other way :o) Awesome detail and compo !! Excellent work !! v
zatman
Perfection is often used in this case it is about right!! VOTE ++
jimry
Must be the best spot in UK Dan...lol...what a stunner of a macro this one is...awesome shot....till next yr :)
sinistar
Bloody hell!! Vote
logiloglu
wow, a fantastic and perfect macro shot. excellent work,Danny. v !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!
YohannR
Triple WOW...!!! Absolutly superbe pic...!!!
Apophis906
Wow,thats some excellent macro work here. An excellent capture of this dragon.
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!!! Incredible detail!!!
tvernuccio
love those neon colors!!!! excellent work!!!
AgentMai
V Superb macro! This is so clear and sharp, and the colours!!! An excellent close up, brilliant dof. Perfectly done =)
sittingblue
that's an amazing shot. excellent photography. 'v'
cynlee
glad you're feeling better... awesome macro :]
tallpindo
If I did not vote for this one I should lose my democracy.
shadymoon
Love the detail, colour and dof! Vote!
linkinpark
Oh, really wonderful.. excellent!