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 (66)
gallimel
Not much to say.. the picture so wonderful and the title, so tender and affective, say all that is needed.
gunsan
Incredibly beautiful, takes a brilliant eye and mind to make such a composition!! You make my mouth waters, you know I am a texture freak :-)
Niutek
Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous, Danny! :))
Akinom
So pure, so beautiful, so soft! Outstanding photo art, Danny!
NODROG69
Amazingly beautiful image ~ love it. V
clarita
fantastic, pure beauty VVV***
Saurav
Excellent work, very beautiful.
sossy
wonderful elegant detailed shot! needed this fur LOL in scotland to stay dry! ;o) very well done!
Apophis906
What a beautifull photo here. Excellent capture here.
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking!! Such an elegant work of art!
WandM
Excellent capture. Beautiful!
Corwin13
Very original shot! excellent
herbstliebe
simply wonderful.
tallpindo
I have never been smothered by a swan so I could I have known? Aida put me up to it. He's busted now!
jcv2
Wonderful fresh dedi for Susan! Excellent work!
Stringy
Lovely effect with this close up Danny. Super Job!
DJB
Good thought taking a picture like this.Came out excellent!
madame
Wonderful effects, this a very creative composition and a great dedication to a very pleasing artist ! Excellent artwork !!
Blush
Oh this is beautiful hun:) Had a rough night with my mom again last night in the ER until 2 am but she got to come home I am down in my hip no walking unless I have to for the next day or two so this made my day sweetie Thanks so much so delicate, and love those droplets too Adding it to my favs:) Your a sweetheart Big Vote Hugs n love Susan~
BlACklADY-
Wonderful work!. Really beauty abstract image. Brilliant details and compo. ;] Very nice, delicate an elegant photography... Well done!!!
Krystie
Excellent work!
logiloglu
a most beautiful texture. looks exquisite. excellent done,Danny. !!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!
addiek
Beautiful work! Superb texture... well done!
HobbyHopper
Very cool render!!
Sylvia
~Awesome~ Soft and Beautiful as a Dream... FANTASTIC!! v
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very creative shot Daniel!!! Beautiful efects!!!!
Henrik_K
a breathtaking and really touching image
ratto
Simply wonderful work. Excellent abstract!
susanmoses
Sometimes I like to say that white is my fave colour... just to be silly... love the water droplets... we all need a bit of gentleness in our lives... sweet dedi for Susan... ^
Mikan
very elegant shot from a gentle-men...