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)
RobertTheoret
It doesn't get better than that. Tip my hat to you my friend. BRAVOS!!! & VOTE
vlaaitje
what a lovely romantic couple they are...and yes they are balancing, I guess it comes they are in love...wonderful awesome colors...and so sharp...fantastic details.....well presented danny....and a perfect dof and lovely frame
Sekadhar
Lovely and romantic! Excellent shot!!!
NODROG69
Wow ~ what a wonderful moment to capture. Fabulous. round of applause V
Cosme..D..Churruca
Nature at his best ! Absolutely a fantastic shot.
cynlee
stupendous capture!! you are the butty man! luv the image framed in black but not crazy for the very outside borders still showing, although it is an interesting concept! :]
Tedz
sigh...are You sure they are just holding Hands? Yes....You are the Butty Man....manly hugz
LICORNEDECRISTAL
que cette photo est belle!!!!!!!!!
Vik9740
what a gorgeous pair you captured here! well done!
Corwin13
Beautiful image!!!! bravo!
BlACklADY-
Fantastic image! Perfect compo and beauty shot. :))) Thanks for sharing and well done... :) BRAVO!
addiek
A minimalist pair in striking garb... beautiful picture Dan!
kenwas
Wonderful! Vote!
sossy
what a gorgeous shot! so light in his composition and beautiful colors! never seen such beauties! outstanding work!
Krystie
Beautiful shot! Excellent!
logiloglu
like ballerinas. awesome photography,Danny. vote #:O)
YohannR
Superbe capture... what a scene...!!!
Tommy3D
WOW!!! Amazing capture, you were sure in the right place at just the right moment!! sigh romance:) Double the beauty Danny!!!! VOTE
GiveMe
A brillliant photo. Fantastic. :^)
RobertX
you are a pro!, what magazine do you work for?....v
SophiaDeer
Very beautiful!!
Jay7347
Most excellent title for a wonderful moment! Hope you are well. Vote -jay
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
funkfrog
works very well in that frame!love it!!!!!!!!!
patmartj
Great presentation but agree with cynlee about the outer frame
Dafa
very beautiful!
suresh_krishna
This is one of the best shots I have seen in recent times. Wow! What a catch and what unforgettable moments! Super shot.
thesymphonyofthelife
the colors of the butterfly with the little red spot is very good. it's an excellent macro with nice contrast and ligthning. have a good day
criss
Splendid moment! Incredible photography!!!
Akinom
Balancing in perfection! A stunning capture, Dany! But have to agree with Cyn about the very outside borders. Maybe if the black frame wasn't that wide on the left and right side it would work well... but not sure about! Anyway a fascinating image, my friend!