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.
ÂÂ
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
Comments (37)
BorisB
A fancy outfit! What a strong fellow...perhaps he sweats a few.
logiloglu
an excellent portrait. great expression. i like the outfit. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
1010
Brilliant, I love looking at this characters, dressed for the part they play. Excellent. ~V~
Perry6
A perfect portrait! He looks hot and tired.
jocko500
like that hard ware he have on
Margana
Excellent reportage.Wonderfully clear and the color is perfect.I like the expression on his face.
Richardphotos
cool foto and capture
SophiaDeer
Outstanding photo! I am enjoying this series very much.
Sekadhar
Perfect portrait and perfect - camera!!!*****!!!
cynlee
wonder where i can get a hat like that :D another excellent portrait :]
addiek
The stubble looks as authentic as the headpiece. Go the roundheads!
watapki66
Wonderful image!
Discomaster76
Excellent photography! Colors are so vibrant and the resolution is so fine you can make out his whiskers
patmartj
Grand capture
WonderfulCreation
Too bad the left eye is missing.. other then that a great shot agaain!
sharky_
Excellent shot. Aloha
OldFaithful
Another class piece of work, Danny:) More please:)
kenwas
Another fine character portrait. Great work Danny.
Sylvaine
Great Helmet and Portrait....
Michelle A.
Awesome costume..... great shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful portrait my friend.....!!!!
CarolSassy
Cool uniform! I like the helmet! (:
vlaaitje
I like your portrait pictures a lot......because the expression...wonderful Danny
tommorules
I think my expression would be the same if I knew I was about to be beaten up!
Tamela.J.
The clarity is simply outstanding! Xcellent, once again!!
marybelgium
great portrait !!
soulofharmony
this is turning into a marvellous series beautiful portrait :)...))))...
Tedz
Has a Hard Head like mine...so Manly...wink
GiveMe
Cool shot. Nice helmet. Tks Danny :^)
M_Moraitis
lol...gotta laugh on this (sorry) cause the first thing that comes to my demented mind is this guy standing in the sweltering heat and then to top it off having maybe a helmet that fits just a little to snug so therefore he commences to all the colorful metaphors spoken under his breath. Just my imagination running wild with me. Nice one Danny! ;)