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)
Pierre59
Excellente macro....
jwdell
Perfection!!! vote You are the Best!!!!
1010
That's as close to that bug I'd care to get, lol Excellent shot!
schadtc
Wow! What a great macro. I'm impressed by the details and sharpness. The colors are stunning. Well presented!
Niutek
So glad to hear you're feeling better, Danny! :) This is a beaut of a macro, a perfect shot :)
gabi_w_z
excellent artwork simply beautyful
Lary
AMAZING MACRO!!! my big VOTE!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive macro Daniel...!! This is a photo of great detail....!!! Voto
Ladyhawk
ouuuuuuuuuuu!! Danny it's utter magic, Perfection Bravo!!! (V)!!!!!!!! :0) @-}--
SophiaDeer
Outstanding!!
MOOOW
Fantastic image, Danny!!!!
Tommy3D
Wow Danny...you leave me speechless!!! As a nature photographer you have few equals!!! Bravo and VOTE!!!!!
SerenityBlue
This is a wonderful macro! I love shots such as this, and am considering buying another digital camera with a better zoom/macro lens a few months down the road. Saving pennies, nickels and dimes... ;o) haha.... Well, it is an excellent shot.
RedundantlyAbundant
The eyes on this guy are just insane! I finally saw a large Dragonfly this year but I didn't have my cam with me...drats! Excellent shot man!
i-popba
oohhhh..yesss.!!!! Excellent Macro ...!!!! love compo, and details...so cool... MY VOTE
madame
Wow, this is a fabulous macro... the colors are magnificent ! Superb shot, Danny !! v
KingPtolemy
Excellent capture!!! Bravo!!!
jgeorge
What a closeup!
vbarreto
Magnificent and colorful capture.
Tamela.J.
OMG what a shot! Xcellent V
estevez
Fantastic macro ! The details of the scene very are well defined. Great technique ! "my vote" Congratulations !
jstsittinghere
excellent capture!
sparky123
Top notch!!
Photocorderie
Fantastic macro ! cordialement Alain
leda_moon
Outstanding capture,Excellent closeup and photo!!Very nice!!V
sossy
gorgeous macro! wonderful colors, details and presentation!
Sekadhar
Impressive! Excellent shot:)!!!
gallimel
amazing piece Danny. Amazing for real.
Krystie
Excellent details! Bravo!
HobbyHopper
Wow, beautiful eyes! Nice macro shot.