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 (58)
YohannR
Neat picture... Very Lovely...!!!!!!!! V
Sylvia
How ~Sweet & Romantic~ A Lovely shot... EXCELLENT!! v
AndreyATC
this is so beautiful! good catch!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot my friend!!! Impressive detail!!! V
Annnie
Love the detail of the feathers on the neck, looks soft and fuzzy! Great shot!
logiloglu
simply beautiful. a wonderful capture. excellent photography #:O)
Michelle A.
Awwww.... what a romantic you are Danny! Hehehe... this is excellent!
cryptojoe
THats perfect! I love how they make that heart shape!
Jay7347
Romance indeed...nice pic Danny! -jay
b2amphot
Major WOW on this one. A heart no less. Wait till Soulofharmony sees this. Spectacular capture, after viewing you and Jimry, a guy could be tempted to toss his camera.
tizjezzme
My gosh .... how perfect and beautiful this is. Swans are truly my favorite ... !!
sharky_
A perfect capture of a "HEART" between these love swans. Excellent job. Aloha
crooster1
Love it! Excellent capture of Spring time nature. Comp, focus, and DOF are perfect.
crrunchyfrog
So beautiful! Your talent to capture animals never fails to astound me! Thank you so much for sharing :)
GiveMe
A brilliant shot. Wonderful photo. Tks Danny :^)
Blush
Beautiful Both of them looks like one combined heart Excellent image as always hun Vote n hugs P S I have just uploaded a new one too Hugs Susan~
nongo
Super romantic indeed!!!!! what a great shot!!!! I just love it!!!!!! ;)
DJB
Workin up a sweat. This is in the frame perfect. The drip from bill is a main point for me.E
wackiej
This is very nice. Looking like a "Hallmark Moment" only better!
kansas
A lovely heart shaped pose. Beautiful swans.
patmartj
True partners in love and mated for life. Beautiful capture.
WonderfulCreation
Awesome! love the heart shape! vote
dashboard_jehovah
Agreed!...first thought on the thumb nail was..WOW!, a perfect heart shaped image made by truely beautiful and innocent swans!
vlaaitje
a real love couple, and mates for life, excellent details!!!
SophiaDeer
Beautiful..love is in the air!
Zacko
Genious!!! Such a pretty shot!!!! LOOOOOVE THIS ONE!!! Excellent work indeed. Have a great day #:O)
gunsan
Oh Danny, they are so gracious and beautiful! I think of Ilona's story when I see this, knowing how swans have deep feelings, mating for the whole life. This photo touches my heart!
cynlee
eye to eye, heart to heart... so close, least they part... detailed beauty! :]
herbstliebe
very lovely shot. :-)
Synapse
Wonderful. One of those shots that can really take time to set up and capture. Great to see :-)