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 (44)
tizjezzme
What a beautiful picture .. so perfect, in every way. Vote !! So sad to hear about your friend ... always so hard to lose someone you love. ((Huggss))
Tedz
Very sad...a loss to Photography....fine thoughts for Him.
Tamela.J.
This is just gorgeous! O I love the water & what a lil cutie! So very sorry to hear of your friends passing! - Happy New Year to you & your family! I missed your beautiful photos over these holidays! V
borsy
Excellent image!! So sorry to hear about Giancarlo.
sharky_
My prayers going his way. Aloha
RedundantlyAbundant
Wonderful Dedi. This image is top notch as per usual Dan. I love the DOF...the water looks so soft. I will check out Giancarlo's gallery right now...
pjaj
Sorry to hear about Giancarlo. My prayers are with the family and friends!! Excellent dedication:o)
Apophis906
A very pretty image,very fitting dedi. Excellent capture and job here.
Sekadhar
What a beautiful photo! So sorry to hear...Excellent dedi and capture:))!!!
kora
A wonderful photo for a dedication to Giancarlo. I hope his passing was as peaceful as this beautiful scene, Danny. Must check out his gallery :))))
DJB
Soft,clear,and little ripple he is pushing.Awsome. Peaceful dedi.
nongo
exquisite image!!!! heartfelt dedication!!!! Such sad news! My heart goes out to his partner and family of friends!
YohannR
Beautifull and gracious...!!!
vlaaitje
gorgeous shot...razor-sharp.....the water looks fantastic....and again the bird seems to keep an eye on you....very touching didi......
Blush
Beautiful image This looks so tranquil and serene I didn't know your friend Giancarlo but my deepest sympathies Vote n hugs Susan~
logiloglu
Sorry to hear about Giancarlo. a wonderful tribute to him.
tallpindo
I feel the love when one of my old enemys accepts an offer of mercy and passes on. To lose a friend is something ashen. Praise cannot interupt the flight. The deep holds.
qmont
Danny, so sad to hear of the passing of your friend, my thoughts are with you and his family in this time of loss.Godspeed Giancarlo, and may you be at the side of the Lord................
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent potho and tribute my friend!!!!
ascrazy
wonderful and touching image! v Danny, so sad to hear about your friend.
M_Moraitis
A bird of peace and may his soul fly high. didn't know of him or his works...nonetheless always a loss. A beautiful image.
Lalani
Such sad news.. he will be missed :(
Kropot
Perfect dedication for an other loss. Its the circle of life, its also sad.
i-popba
Yes..!!! gorgeous.!! wonderful shot..!! very beautiful my friend* V
kansas
Yes, I received this news as well. He will be greatly missed as will his wonderful photography. This a a beautiful photo, Danny.
SophiaDeer
A beautiful capture! I love all animals.
soulofharmony
sad news ... beautiful dedication :)
madame
This is a splendid and serene capture... a wonderful dedication ! Superbly done !!
iaacf
Wow, another fantastic bird photograph. You truly are a master.
gunsan
Gorgeous shot, the water is like silk and the beauty of the bird is almost supernatural, beautiful dedi for that sad loss.