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 (64)
Blush
Luv these flowers aren't the blue amazing colors Not to mention beautiful, excellent hun Vote n hugs Susan~
Perry6
Wonderful shot! Love that blue!
MOOOW
Excellent shot Danny!!!artistry done!!so beautiful dedication my friend!you are so talented artist VOTE
SophiaDeer
Gorgeous blue flower!!
tony_br22
lovely .. gorgeous feeling you show here. color is fantastic
Apophis906
What a very pretty image and dedi here,pretty flowers in a lovely color. Such an excellent capture and job for sure.
SirJohn
My god... those COLORS! Fantastic my friend.
cunreno
this is a breathtaking shot of simply pefect botanicals....bravo!
Punaguy
Great cover shot for Home and Garden! Man that's a nice soft looking capture. Great work!
DJB
The way the flowers are positioned really make this awsome. Not to mention the colouring and clarity. Nice one!
kora
A master touch again. Wonderful composition, and beautifully shot. :)))
M_Moraitis
I'm not a huge fan of blue but this is an exception...a splash of spring for me on these cold winter days. Beautiful!
tallpindo
Beatific!
PapaGuru
Lovely blue, but not for me :( Just kidding, very nice blue capture!
Michelle A.
Beautiful contrast of blue on the golden background..... lovely.
tibet2004uk
OMG!! What a gorgeous and perfect shot!!! I'm in admiration here!!! My vote, yep!!
cynlee
bluetiful colors... recognized the touch of ilona's framing here... so romantic :] ... sorry, i meant similiar in the gold foil edging :]
Lalani
This is wonderful.. love those colors =)
sinistar
This is so beautiful in every way
ONIAK
Great photo of this most beautiful flower. I like the framing to. Nice dedication.
Masema
Awesome lighting as well...beauty shot Dan.
sossy
outstanding beautiful captured and presented! very effectful and wonderful colors! awesome composition! v
Krystie
Beautiful colours! Excellent shot!
iaacf
Absolutely fabulous picture. Both composition as well as technical details..
luisrock62
A Perfect picture. beautiful and technically perfect.
zatman
One of the most beautiful floral images I have seen anywhere!!
jcv2
Wow, very beautiful blue for Ilona!
sparky123
What an image picture postcard stuff!! V
NataLibera70
Excellent compo !!!
SoulSearcherr
wonderful blue