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 (57)
kgb224
Well done my friend.Very fitting heading.The Fish Eagle is a beauty.
Janiss
Oh Danny, so cute pose... What he has seen... ;-))) Gorgeous shot my friend!
amlondono
Excellent capture , love the pose and title ! Ana
kenwas
The perfect title for this super pic!
Hendesse
What a beautiful bird, excellent captured. Fantastic perspective and wonderful light!
TwoPynts
Esstial viewing at full size. A grand fellow, he does exude a pompousity that befits a member of the bench! ;']
jeroni
excelente pose amigo una bella captura
Flannelman
A great depiction of demanding respect. ;-)
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic detail Danny, I feel as though it's watching me. Superb capture. Bravo!!!!!
dorothylee
He's making me laugh because he looks slightly cross eyed. I love how he's looking down on the viewer - just be sure not to laugh at the cross eyed judge! I love it!
erlandpil
Wonderful portrait erland
SapUS59
superb capture !!!
dragonmuse
Haha, wonderful expression.
junge1
A wonderful perspective of this majestic bird. Your title makes me think of him as a judge. Excellent!! Sig...
GiMi53
The special angle clearly enhances the majesty of this eagle ! Excellent capture, Danny !
rmtagg
truly a wonderful photo
carlx
Fantastic portrait and expression!!!
durleybeachbum
A magnificent photo and a excellent title... the perfect 'beak'!
fredster66
The quality and lighting here is amazing! Great photo!
G_Mansco
LOL... a splendid title and a wonderful capture ;O)
vlaaitje
excellent expression, what a strong look....yes silence before the storm breaks out...
billcody
Majestic! A great photo!
Pontigary
Great andimpressive portrait! Congrats on one more splendid capture!
PhrankPower
Looks like it could be a scene from Pink Floyd's movie version of "The Wall". Excellent!
Littlejock
Great POV my friend.. the colours and details is excellent as usual... and the highlights is under control. Hugs
RocksLady
A mad photo! 5 ++++++++++++ I love Eagle that is my favourite animal!!! Simply again a genuinly mad artistic work. Greeting Rocksy
bpclarke
Magnificent! Splendid expression and capture. Bunny
BorisB
A gorgeous portrait, wonderful!!
magnus073
Really spectacular shot, it is clear that you won everyone over with this one at first look :)
romanceworks
A marvelous photo and quote. Reminds me of some of the pompous judges sitting way up on that lofty bench. CC