Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (47)
kgb224
Excellent capture Daniel.
OldHippieKeyboard
Amazing detail in this excellent portrait. Bravo!
RobyHermida
Nice work, I like it, very well done.. Roby ;O)
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic detail Danny, that is one proud cock, pardon the expression, the comb is supposed to be an indication of the birds happiness, I believe. This is very upstanding on this bird. Excellent capture, he has his beady eye on you though, so beware. Bravo!!!!!
kenwas
Grand indeed and you r usual fine knack for title selection.
magnus073
He is very grand and this is a superb photo to capture that !
G_Mansco
Splendid capture, wonderful details to admire ;O)
MrsLubner
The sunlight through his waddles it beautiful! He is a fine looking rooster. I'm fond of roosters. I once had a Leghorn I named Bob. He followed me everywhere. Anyway, this one is a real handsome guy and you took a fantastic picture of him.
SapUS59
excellent image and great capture of details !!
carlx
Fantastic portrait and details!!!
busi2ness
Oh your color and detail is excellent, especially the side lit areas. Looks like a postcard and indeed does the rooster justice.
tennesseecowgirl
WONDERFUL!!!
jeroni
Excelente fotografía que tiene un gran detalle
BorisB
Superb portrait, excellent work!!
Janiss
Oh this wonderfull red... a superb hat!!o) Gorgeous capture Danny! My grandmother had this animal and I adore when he say "cocorico" but I was sad because, always we eat this poor animal!:-((
romanceworks
A grand fellow indeed. Fabulous colors and detail. CC
delaorden_ojeda
Excelent portrait Daniel, great details and superb colors, bravo !
rockstrider
Superb colours and detail as always Danny! Fantastic shot mate!!
Blush
If this rooster is from Ky he is mighty fine:) Lots of them out in the country here sweetie A fav with me since I am Ky born and bred:) Hugs Susan~
MedTran39
Awesome capture of this gorgeous rooster.
babuci
Wonderful details of the feathers crowned with a strong red.
bclaytonphoto
well captured..he's a rather regal looking chap
kansas
Yes, he is a grand fellow. No, they should not be penned up. They need to roam and scratch and hunt bugs. They taste better when they are allowed to roam.
Realm_Of_Illusion
It's really beautiful shot, what a nice profile, great capture :)
jocko500
lovely shot
bpclarke
Splendid capture. Great details and color. Bunny
gizmo563
lol funny title excellent portrait
timtripp
excellent capture
Gor111
Oh this rooster looks really wonderful and so proud! Beautifully taken!!!
Meisiekind
Stunning detailed shot of this rooster... Well done. xx