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 (62)
logiloglu
amazingly beautiful colours. a most excellent photography, Danny. #:O)
YohannR
Superbly Stunning...!!!!!!!!! The colors and everything are fantastic... the perfect picture...!!!
RedundantlyAbundant
Beautiful image! perfect! I hope your feeling better soon!
leda_moon
Very beautiful colors!,Excellent photo!!
brycelover
Beautiful colors
Misha883
Exceptional, as we've come to expect.
funkfrog
nice photo!!! that dreaded flu, its everywhere!!!get well soon M8!!!
Apophis906
Oh a very pretty photo here,excellent capture.
GiveMe
Beautifull all around.
borsy
Magnificent image, Danny!!!! Beautiful!!!
loswl_
Nice shot..exotic and beautiful!!
pjaj
Fantastic shot here Danny! Excellent work!!
RobertTheoret
Absolutly brilliant capture. What else can I say. VOTE BRAVOS!!! my friend.
Sekadhar
WOW! Very beautiful and excellent done:)!!!!
tesla
Beautiful colors!!!Fantastic capture!!!V
cynlee
ah... even in paradise there's tears, exquisite color & detail, she's gonna luv it!! :] oh & get well soon! still nice & toasty here
Tommy3D
So very beautiful Danny!!! The colors and detail are wonderful!! You always deliver the goods my friend!!!
Blush
I love the flower bird of paradise:) It has such beautiful colors and is an awesome flower So is this capture and it gets my Vote Hope your having a great weekend Love n hugs Susan~
DJB
Vibrant colours rock in this.Like a masterful painting. Droplet does have effect to your title!
addiek
These close strelitzia macros are always great shots with the vivid oranges and blues... but sometimes I find they get a bit straggly. This is a beauty!!Paradise is a place where the birds cry out for joy!
SophiaDeer
Beautiful photo Dan! The colors are exquisite! I too was down with a cold..not the flue but just a cough and feeling yucky. Glad you are back!
SNAKEY
What do I say mate??? You leave me speechless.:O)) vote
Tedz
Here...let Me dry Your Tears....and a manly hugz..a beautiful Flower....for Your Dear Friend...Bravo :]
vlaaitje
Wow Danny, what a gorgeous colors and "tears", your choice for this title is perfect too. Your macros are really breathtaking so sharp and full of love. I could see it with my own eyes how much passion you have for all the beauty around you, and I am very proud of you that you learn me the most important things for make a good shot. Your "OUR" website http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/what you say all the time "it's ours" is a real joy for work on it, because I share my passion together with yours and it is more than worth it for look at. Sorry if you read some miss spelled words or typos, I am still learning my English, but I try to do my best. Thanks mate, for this wonderful touching didi !!! And get well soon......hugs xxx
WandM
A natural art work. Beautiful!
kenwas
An extraordinary plant and a super capture of it.
chantal-france
Stunning flower shot !! Everything is perfect, nothing to add ... except Excellent V
patmartj
Beautiful colours and great dedi
Sylvaine
After such a lovely shot suppose your flu is gone...Fantastic colors and shape...:--)Get well
thesymphonyofthelife
the colors and the form of the plant are very good. it's an excellent macro with nice colors. have a good day