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 (57)
Sekadhar
Congratulations! Very beautiful as always and excellent done:)!!!
art4all
a true passion remains a passion for life........ great hairy leaves btw ;0)
gunsan
I think of how much of their beauty your soul have absorbed, what you love is what you are. 1000 shots, worth a bottle of finest Champagne!!! If it is possible to dedicate an old image to you I will do it,I think I will post it again in the Photo Forum for you! Hugs and congrats to you sweet Butterfly Man!!!!
Dianthus
Oh that is beautiful Danobe. And hey congrats for counting too 1000. Well done :)
crrunchyfrog
Congratulations on your 1000th Dan, what a great milestone indeed and what a perfect image to homage such. How you manage to capture butterflies so perfectly within your lens is beyond me, the one's I find just won't co-operate L Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderous talent :) :) :)
kenwas
Outstanding shot revealing great detail and color and beautifully presented! Congrats on 1000!
patmartj
What beautiful colouring on this butty, a truly great shot
neverfinder
Great Shot !
Georges_H_Hoens
Dan I plainly understand this unconditionnal love, which is a glorious one! 1000 butties shots ! Wow, its make a lot ! Perfect one for this "millenium" !
SophiaDeer
Outstanding photo Dan!! May you have 1000 to the nth degree more! Bravo!!
Sylvaine
Congrat...for the anniversary and for this splendid shot, filled of details...I see my cat starting his killer danse approach...v "....
KingPtolemy
Excellent capture!!! Bravo!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Enhorabuena ! Maravilloso macro.
Niutek
1000th? Oh, my...! :)) Well, this is a gorgeous nr 1000, never seen one like this before. You have gotten pretty darn good at it, you know? :))) Bravo! And congratulations! :))
vlaaitje
I know the butterfly man has his passion, and sure I believe that you made your 1000 butterfly shot, but you have not only passion for butterflies, bugs, flowers,and dry stuff you like also, I am happy that I could see you in action. More a reason that I am very proud of you, your work is always breathtaking, you reach many people in their hearts, and I know you are be loved by a lot of members here, and I am proud that I am a friend of you too. Danny, I wish you a lot of healthy years to come, because without your postings we will miss something...thanks for your always lovely shots.... ooooooooops BTW...I forgot almost to say that this one is one of your best shots I saw......perfect details and so sharp, I like the green spots....your friend Ilona ....hugz
linkinpark
Excellent shot as always..
snakemove
wow Danny, I checked out the ebot, and I don't regret it. What a excellent shot and so sharp it has a very big eye!!! Mom told me that you bought a new super lens, I am very curious the next time as you visit us, it will be a heavy one I saw the lens, mom show me a picture that Jimry took of it.....wow just fantastic and who must cary it then? Mom or I if we go outside...?? She was already your travel tripod. And is your back big enough for it then? So I look forward too, I am sure you will enjoy it...
YohannR
Perfect capture of the subject... beautifull details... you did a superbe job... as always...!!!
kansas
A very beautiful photo of this butterfly. Thank you for sharing 'the love of your life' photos. You have made my life richer for seeing what you see.
borsy
Magnificent image, Danny!!!
madame
Congratulations on your 1000th, Danny ! This is a superb one as the previous 999 :) all your shots are always so detailed, neat and magnificent !!! v
susanmoses
1000 and counting... another butty beauty... you supply us with such excellence in art Danny!
Kropot
Wow, take care with that skipping, youre getting older now ;) Lovely, crisp shot.
Tedz
Each time You Post....My Heart skips a beat...sigh...yes....You are My Butty Boy....with Passion ...sigh
addiek
Ya gotta have a passion... the butterflies will hook you... the old guys used to pin them down book em, and that was it. Here we get to share with you all over the planet when you pin these down here on Rendo. Thanks for a fine run and may they continue to keep still for you!
Perry6
Wonderful! I love the greens!
Akinom
Your passion is shown in each and every image, my dear friend! This one is no exception! :o) Excellently done!
cynlee
i think they have a passion for you too!! :] fabtastic work!... keep shooting those flappers, futtering & skipping all the way!! :]
WeeLaddie
A beautiful shot; features beautifully defined; looking forward to the next thousand.
soulofharmony
butterflies are beautiful delicate creatures..so light and elegant.. little willow eyes.. can see youre dedication to the creature.. beautiful compo sublime colouring.. excellent..:) congrat's on the 1000th..now raises a glass to the next 1000......