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 (51)
linkinpark
I love it, excellent work.. I wish I could do this for example in 3D! :-)
jwdell
That's beeeeutiful Danny!! Sure brightened this windy cold Autumn day!! vote
art4all
You know they say better late then never. Still a very special occassion!! Now I do have a problem visualizing real size with your new lenses ......and my old glasses LOL Supershot!! but what else to expect ;0)
vlaaitje
such a lovely tender shot, I know the feelings behind it, wonderful catch Danny, take care of this plant, it will always remind you on your mother....perfect details....and yes I see the egg too...I like this one....of course my vote
patmartj
Love the colour and the shape, the rest is quite good too (grin)
Dafa
stunning shot! vote!!
Pontigary
Excellent!!! Very nice composition. I like the hornet is looking into the "abbys" of the flower as if she (or perhaps he - don't know) is curious and feels something dangerous in there... From coloristic point of view I like the violet neat flower against the blurry pink. Masterfully from any potnt of view!
Sekadhar
Lucky you - for having a garden! Fantastic! Beautiful and excellent shot:)!!!
susanmoses
WoW a beyond marvelous colour + compo study Danny! @ linkinpark... it would be amazing to be able to do this in 3D... ^
i-popba
WOWW...!!! Wonderful shot..!!! Excellent Macro..so cool..love it.. VOTE
borsy
Magnificent image, Danny!!! Love the detail and color!!!
SoulSearcherr
lovely shot
jcv2
Wonderful shot of the fly on this alpine flower! Excellent work!
soulofharmony
ego apis matinae more modoque, grata carpentis thyma per laborem plurimum,cira nemus uuidique tiburis ripas operosa paruus carmina fingo.. the labour of the bee by horace.. perfect shot of the never ending labours of the cirlce of life.. be it the humble hover ona perfect delicate flower... sublime work...:)
DJB
Everthing is so clear on this photo.Fantastic DOF.Colours are brilliant.
Tedz
Well Dear Boy...it is not an Annual....but...a Perennial...lovely shade and Your Hover is no bover...and a manly hugz Your way :]
YohannR
Gorgeous colors... crisp image... beautifull details... what more can be said, except that you totaly succeed again...!!!
cynlee
it's the late bloomers that blossom... i should know... the colors really stood out for me & then the fascinating little world of the hover & her egg... sweeeeeeeeeeet shot danny-o!! :]
clarita
this flower makes me thinking to a musical instrument ... listening to a melody ^^^!!!
RedundantlyAbundant
Crystal clear shot! I love the red background! Exceelnce Dan!
chantal-france
WOnderful wild flower !! The blue of the flower against the purple background is awesome !! Excellent V
Niutek
A very fine work, Danny - excellent DOF and compo. Delightful light, too :))
kansas
I never know what to say. This is a beautiful photo of flower and hover. Thanks.
WiserAngel
wow, that flower is so deep, this little guy could make a condo out of it! Beautiful detail and my favorite thing...blue flowers!!
gunsan
A flower worth waiting for!! Wonderful blue color that you are not alone enjoying, the little guest seems rather fascinated too :-) Excellent photo as always!!
gabi_w_z
a lovely flower, I like it
NODROG69
Wonderful flower, perfectly presented.
Richardphotos
excellent capture of both subjects and superb lighting
kenwas
Beautiful shot with great dof and color!
Pierre59
Excellente macro....