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)
danob
Yeah I guess it not is to everybodys taste I was thinking of the balance aspect hence the idea.. Thanks anyway always appreciate an honest opinion
RedundantlyAbundant
Humble shmumble....gloat man! Excellent photo...and I mean "excellent" in the sense that the word hasn't been thrown around like so much garbage on this site....
Saurav
Wonderful composition. Almost a symmetry. VOTE!
tallpindo
"You can't fly on one wing.' 'Una mano lava di mano dua mano lava di fascia." Spend some time with it, cannabalism is not the only way.
jcv2
Fantastic capture of these balancing butties! Excellent work!
Pierre59
Excellente macro....
snakemove
what a lovely shot, and yes they balancing....wonderful details too...well done and my (vote) danny!!!
zulaan
Fantastic find, love the pose and colors !!!! Beautiful !!! ;) v
pjaj
Excellent photography Danny!! Beautiful shot:o)
SNAKEY
The Master of butts and buttys shot........ perfect, just perfect........... too perfect............................ well balance, oh yeah..... sea sawing........ dang, am i dreaming or this pic for real???? Do I need say Vote??"
gabi_w_z
wonderful .... where you found such wonderful butterfly's
Georges_H_Hoens
Yes they have a subtle knowlege of their environment! A fantastic shot Dan, pure perfect and most beautiful !
Niutek
I can only echo Runabun's comment! :D Bravo, Danny! :)))
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful job Daniel!!! Great sense of the opportunity!!! Vote
Blush
These are beautiful Twin butterflies I love this image Definitely gets my Vote I just posted a new one Hugs n love Susan~
ShadowWind
Everytime I see one of your images like this, I can't help but consider the patience you have in getting these amazing shots...
WandM
Extreme beauty. Wonderful capture!
SoulEatar
Special and unique capture !
iaacf
This is an excellent macro too. I like this kind of photographs.
art4all
This is the magic of a moment!!! just a split second makes the difference ;0)
madame
This is absolutely superb... fabulously elegant !! Your talent for this kind of image always blows me away ! Magnificent shot, Danny !!! v
chantal-france
Absolutely stunning and wonderful photo ! I have only one regret : I could vote once only ...
kansas
Gorgeous butterfly dance. Spectacular colors. A great pleasure to look at.
Pontigary
What always surprises me in Your photoart is that the colors are so lively and natural at the same time, the overall composition is neat and impeccable as if everything had been thoroughly preplanned and prepared though of course that was impossible... This capture seems to be "stereoscopic" - I can really feel the depth. Exceptional!!!
Mikan
clapping handsfor the master of macro!!!!V
Sylvia
~Very Romantic~ Poetry for the Eyes... FANTASTIC!!
susanmoses
As in all great pieces of art... the eye dances gracefully around the image... a perfect title and superb shot Danny!
jerez
seductive!
soulofharmony
dunno how l missed this it is beautiful.. reminds me of the mirroring imaging of self.. zen in harmony..very delicate and gentle capture.. sublime shot..(( l will over come my phobia of butterflies )) ex voteeeeee
gallimel
sumptous. a real gem.