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 (38)
stonemason
we had one of these guys as a pet years ago..they can be the loudest critters around & they imitate the most bizzare of sayings(mine only ever said "hello Bob")..I'd heard of another who only ever said "I've just been to woolworths"over & over,all day long but adorable nonetheless & beautiful to look at,nice capture,pity there's no highlights on the eye
mhyrdin
Wonderfull nuances in whites ! Great shot. Hoping that it is not too serious for your mother ... See you later here Daniel
Gor111
What a beautiful bird portrait you have taken here! I can almost hear his noise! LOL I'm sorry tha your mother is not feeling well! I wish her a speedy recovery!!!
Janiss
Very good nuances in whites... a pleasure! More an excellent macro!
oscilis
Fantastic array of colours glowing in his feathers. Well worth zooming in. All the best for your mum.
Zorg1955
Excellent close up ! (Wish the best to your mother, Dan)
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic first plane/portrait my friend....!!! Impressive detail and beautiful color....!!!
stuart83
Awesome close up Stuart
Luka_30
Beautiful details, and delicate shadings!
Mondwin
Really a superbly creature...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
graemeb
Good close-up Sulpher Crested Cockatoo they can eat the balistrade of your varanda if they get to liking it, we never start feeding them they can make a real mess of timber trim on your house. They have a bigger black cousin and they eat the borers in trees and they have eaten through 10cm ( 4inch ) branches of trees in our drive way.
Shucoda
Wonderful closeup of the Sulphor Crested Cockatoo. They are extremely noisy birds as we have many around here & you can hear them for miles lol Well done & it looks even better viewed full size.. Well done mate!
kjpweb
Superb - love the translucency up top! And of course the great detail! Well done - and hope all's well!
MaydaMason
so many details there! wonderful portrait and light!
amberlite
very nice, do take care
Hendesse
What a stunning portrait. Outstanding details and wonderful light. Perfectly done!!
elmurray
This is just gorgeous Danny. Hope all goes well. Kind regards, Eileen.
CavalierLady
Oh so lovely details around the face and eyes. Best of luck for your mother's recuperation!
romanceworks
Grand shot! CC
Littlejock
Great portrait and wonderufl colours, I hope your mother is ok and no is so serious thing.. Hugs
Loloe
Wonderful portrait! I hope your mother will soon recover. Bravo and big hugs!!!
MedTran39
Awesome! Prayers for your mom!
MrsLubner
You've really brought out the colors well in this face and the cocky attitude is present as well. Love this!
FriedaFelicia
Oh my, he looks funky! Marvelous capture of this splendid bird.
Biffowitz
Fabulous detail in the feathers, nice work. Hope it went well w/surgery!
kansas
Beautiful photo. I do see other colors. I hope and pray for your Mother's quick recovery.
lizzibell
Beautiful..
jogi1302
A gorgeous portrait Daniel! PERFECT
sharky_
Fluffy white and very nice. Excellent. Aloha
redchilicat
Absolutely gorgeous detail!!! Hope everything is okay with your mom!