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)
vbarreto
Another stunning capture!!
Sylvaine
They are such a marvel...the color is better than chocolate. No doubt.
Saurav
Supurb work. In awe. =) VOTE!
tallpindo
The middleman! the gray coachman was a pseudo!
Niutek
What a fantastic, yummy title! :)) And a fabulous shot, too :))
bleachfix
wow, what a chocolaty delight! []/;^)
M_Moraitis
For me, one of your best butterfly shots. Gorgeous.
jimry
Fine choco chip macro Dan...lovely lighting too :)
soulofharmony
beautiful soft sensual.. capture very sensuous infact..sublime.. outstanding..:) voteee p.s this is my favourite outta all your butts so far..
YohannR
SUPERBE...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jcv2
Beautiful capture of this butty in remarkable colors!
jocko500
real goo photo
NODROG69
Stunning shot Danny ~ the markings are exquisite and beautifully captured.
kora
Great detail and wonderful composition, Danny. Gorgeous colours too. Your butterfly series is superb! :)))
Cosme..D..Churruca
Maravillosa fotograf ! Los colores geniales.
Enmos
Yummy, chocolate chips !! ;o) Beautiful work here, amazing compo !! Excellent !! v
i-popba
woww..!!! wownderful shot..!!! very beautiful my friend....love it.!! V
gallimel
never seen such a species.. awesome :)
chantal-france
A lovely :)) and wonderful image of these creatures, Danny!! A pure wonder!! V
SirJohn
Wow... this is one hell of a shot my friend. You are giving me painful reminders that I NEED a camera!!
PapaGuru
No, no, I won't eat these, to beautiful ......
tibet2004uk
A real beauty indeed!! Thx for sharing this!!
sinistar
Your patience is always so evident in what you do!!
Krystie
Excellent capture and I Vote!
Akinom
Chocolate chips but even more beautiful! Superb, Danny! v
Mikan
maybe "incredible" is just a too simple word to describe this amazing capture! sincere congratulations! E & V!
AgentMai
Chocolate heaven!! I love the warm, chocolatey tones throughout! Gorgeously lit. A very intimate moment, beautifully represented. Macro masterpiece adds to faves =)