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 (46)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very opportune shot my friend!!! Splendid detail!!! V
vlaaitje
great catch in boths ways...lovely details in the neck
1010
Awesome, a gorgeous shot of raw fishing at it's best. ~V~
jimry
yep, the guy you hate to meet at a photography club..!!...we were at the right place at the right time...he wasnt!...poor guy, but the images made up for it...absolutely brilliant mate :)
tommorules
Funny b*ggers, some other photographers... & extremely over-sensitive too. I'm not talking about anyone here - I think we are all a bit bigger than that, but I know what you mean!! Excellent capture Danny. I hope your new 'friend' gets stuck on f22 for the foreseeable future! Cheers, Steve.
shadymoon
Sheer magic the way the colours complement each other! Spot on!
soulofharmony
always one in every pack.. dan.. lol.. this is outstanding perfect image surroundedby a full composition.. absolutely awesome :)...)))))))))
renderix
super shot! congrats
funkfrog
good timing, nice one :)
Richardphotos
excellent capture and crystal clear foto-V
Tedz
Now now Boyz ...no Fighting in the Marsh...I hope the other fellow doesn't turn up here...what a shot Sir! Ducks for cover!
Kropot
Lol, nice story. You sometimes have these overenthosiastic fellow shooters, that seem to go out to chat, instead of shooting. :) So, the biggest fish left the building :)))) and learned to fly.
logiloglu
just right in time. an excellent wildlife photography #:O)
sharky_
Crisp and Clear! Fantastic capture.....Aloha
crooster1
I guess you knew I would love this shot. This is an excellent capture of nature at its best. I would be proud to add this to my files. Fantastic.
kansas
A wonderful capture. Sounds like you encountered a rather strange fellow!
borsy
Beautifully done!!!!!
watapki66
Great capture!
gunsan
Mmmm..dinner is served. Beautiful catchb both of you and the bird!
Sekadhar
Superb! Excellent shot!*****!
KPK
Super shot! GREAT!
patmartj
Some strange folk around, neat catch of a neat catch!
GiveMe
Brilliant shot, beautifully colored and detailed. A wonderful catch indeed. Tks Danny :^)
PapaGuru
Great sharp action shot here, that will be the last moment we'll ever see of that poor fishy :)
LICORNEDECRISTAL
fantastic scene ,details and shot!!!!
WandM
Perfect catch ;)
WonderfulCreation
great moment with the fish having his top fin up.. great catch indeed
addiek
Look at his eyes... is that excitement or anxiety? Crikey, I've got a beakful here!
Zabeth
Exceptionnal shot! That is great!!! Have a wonderful day!
wastl001
Hell of a shot, really wonderful!!