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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
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Comments (66)
SeaCrystal
Welcome back Danob, you and your beautiful artwork have been missed!! You always do such terrific things with the camera, as can be seen in this totally fascinating work!! My what big eyes he has!! Excellent photography!!! V :)
YohannR
Wow... talk about up close and personal...lol The details are stunning...!!!!!!!
MarkTee
Strange beauty. Incredible detail on the proboscis. This view makes me forget how delicate and fragile they are. Amazing what a change of perspective will do. Beautiful shot.
fuaho
stunning job on a difficult subject!
sharky_
Wow!!!Beautiful and Outstanding macro. A very clear shot. Aloha
jocko500
up close they not so beautful lol reaql good shot
Apophis906
Wow thats such a cool up close shot of this pretty buttie. Excellent capture and job here.
borsy
Fantastic image!!!
Tedz
Reminds Me of a Blonde with Blue Eyes who is enjoying Herself....drooling in delight...sigh
Punaguy
Such detail! How did you get this close without it flying off...Nice job!
AgentMai
This has to be the best "I'm back" photo ever!! I cant believe how close this is, very alien like! Stunning macro work, and love the angle, perfect DOF as well. Perfectly captured =)
BlACklADY-
WOW WOOOW Superb details!! AMAZING!! Welcome back danob!! :] Is a pleasure enjoy your works... and thanks for sharing. xcellent job again. WONDERFUL!!!
GiveMe
All I can say is "WOW". TKs Danny :^)
DJB
Uhhh...Not sure what to say.Jealous comes to mind.I think the only way I could get this close a shot is to freeze it get my 20 seconds for some shots,then it would fly away. Hope a daily post is in order for you now your back up.
nongo
This is simply mind boggling!! I think you've discovered a new action hero here!! Morpho Man!!!! This is brilliant work!!!!!! VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blush
Very unique I love it and quite different for you As everyone has said brillant work TY for the comment on my last one and IM also Vote n hugs Susan~
neverfinder
That's a real amazing picture ! great shot!
vlaaitje
This is really stunning!! Unbelievable how much you can see if you make a macro shot....your images are splendid lately, and always a joy for post it too on your own website....just GORGEOUS....and I am happy for you that you are online again....so that you can enjoy this community again
NODROG69
Wow! What a face! Absolutely stunning shot Danny. Bravo!
qmont
Good to see you back again Mate, hope the move went well, what a outstanding a crystal clear macro, ahhh what big eyes you have my dear..........V...John
RedundantlyAbundant
Holy shit Dan!!!! This is Rad! One of the best macros I have seen in a long time! You are on a roll!
Gabrielsdream
I am so impressed by this wonderful macro, I can't stop gazing at it! Such amazing detail, I am fascinated! Congratulations!
kenwas
What an amazing creature and capture of same! Vote!
sossy
what a breathtaking macro! the details are fantastic and outstanding! and the impressive POV and makes it look like a fighting beast! ;o) gorgeous work!
addiek
Amazing shot... Is he smiling or what?
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW!!!! Impressive macrophoto my friend!!! Have a splendid quality!!! V
tallpindo
The iridescence is most striking. Proving my Mobility Radeon 9000 video card can at least see this photo effect.
Niutek
Spectacular. Wow! :))
MaydaMason
impressive shot!
ralfy
incredible! VOTE!!!!