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 (52)
logiloglu
yep, leaf and light, superbly arranged and shown here,Danny.excellent eye for composition. your lens is a hit. vote #:O)
YohannR
Superbly done...!!!
solrac_gi_2nd
just ... SUPERB !!! Congrats and V !!!
SoulEatar
This is a great visual !
Tedz
Nice and sharp...floating like a Harp...manly hugz
AgentMai
V Perfect choice of leaves for this photo! Beautiful details and colour. Amazingly done =)
Apophis906
Very lovely photo here, excellent capture for sure, wonderfull colors.
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
cynlee
is this that biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig lens i saw? impressive! xxxxxxcellent detail & what a dof! :]
Sekadhar
Super! Superb! WOW! Excellent:)!!!!
leda_moon
Awesome photo!!,Excellent work!!
Tommy3D
Perfect focus and lighting Danny!!! You are a true master!!! vote
linkinpark
Hmm, this is excellent.. I really love how the light works with the leaves!BEAUTIFUL!
vlaaitje
Wow I think you found a new playtoy, so, your days will be to short, and I think you will travel a lot now for make some awesome shots like this. And maybe the next time you can catch the bird nearby the park where I live, you know which one I mean, I forgot the name.....
art4all
Look like you're gonna give us even more detail ;0)
DJB
I know it is the person holding the camera that does most of the work.But It sure is nice.Can't wait for more from this cam.
gallimel
You let us see life from another and deeper perspective... :)
SNAKEY
Nice leafy filter.... excellent show.;)
gunsan
We have Fall as a theme in 2D Forum now, so this one fits my thoughtworld now. Beautiful autumn photo, pointing to the cycle of nature by the spring green color of the background
Georges_H_Hoens
This is a great autumn shot Dan, and BTW, this lens is terrific ! What a quality of image ! This shot gives a kind of intimity with this leaf, fab shot my friend !
Cosme..D..Churruca
Splendid shot !
kenwas
Excellent shot, excellent presentation!
Photocorderie
Spledid colors !!! cordialement Alain
tallpindo
Past it's prime and beginning to lose color at the ragged edge. Not in the market for healing but ready for a suspension before a renewal. There is no hurry I can enjoy the last green.
Enmos
Wonderful autumn shot here Dan !! Wonderful dof !! Excellent work !!
addiek
Yeah... great macro... like how it's built around a full green background... gives it a 'graphic' as well as a 'texture'-al look!
Perry6
An excellent photo showing the transition between the seasons. Wonderful colors!
thesymphonyofthelife
i like teh shade of the colors, it's an excellent potography. have a good day
NODROG69
Perfect autumn leaves ~ lovely image.
kansas
Beautiful and such fantastic detail. Must be your new camera and lens. Thanks.