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 (71)
kathymoon
wow wow awesome shoot!vote!
retoke
Great capture of this impressive animal, fine done :)
vlaaitje
O my Danny...I am a bit jealous now.....I want such lens you use....but maybe I can hold it for a short time haha, this is fantastic, perfect details of the feathers....and what an expression......just SPLENDID....
LostPatrol
Wonderful shot excellent compo, beautiful bird of prey
SNAKEY
Ruffles the head.....hey baldy.;)
unstrung65
...when you look at this guy - you can see why it was chosen as a symbol for a country -- excellent work!
cynlee
stoic, demands respect, doesn't take any bull, what a bird!! what an image! what a photographer!! :]
susanmoses
Two amazing bird shots in a row! Were they in the wild or captivity? It doesn't seem as if the Eagle and Parrot, posted yesterday, would inhabit the same natural region. He's something else Danny!
ilutegija
most impressive capture.. majestic bird, youve captured so well! excellent work!
RobertTheoret
fANTASTIC CAPTURE MY FRIEND. wELL DONE. bravos!!!
iaacf
What more is there to say than just one word: fantastic!!!!!
Michelle A.
Such a regal creature... superb shot!
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!
Lary
WONDERFUL CAPTURE MY FRIEND!!! VOTE ***
NODROG69
Magnificent image of this wonderful eagle.
Niutek
Magnificent bird and shot, Danny :))
soulofharmony
marvelous capture sublime work... he looks bewildered.. love that expression.. :) voteeeeeeeeee
Kropot
Stunning my friend. Its a perfect shot, crisp as a Lglas.
Andromeda31
Most wonderful shot...amazing detail!!! :))
zaberc
Impressive and beautiful bird ....for a magificient shot!
Synapse
You impress me again! A remarkable clarity in this capture.
estevez
Fantastic shot and details ! Great technique. "my vote" Congratulations !
Sylvaine
Absolutely stunning...I'm speechless in front of this bird majesty and your shot....
odie
What a wise and proud look this bird has. Marvelous photography! :0)
jwdell
Best Ever Danny!!! vote
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Superb! Excellent capture:))!!!!
chantal-france
Majectic pose of this bird and absolutely beautiful shot of it. I wonder who was posing, finally : does he ask you to take the photo ? He does not look a guy to accept orders from anyone :))
Vraxor
Stunning detail! Great capture, he looks a bit serious though, have you said something to him? :)
kenwas
Super shot! They have such magnificent expressions and eyes!
b2amphot
Awesome bird, so majestic. Beautiful capture.