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 (48)
Blacklilia
Harmony of the nature. Harmony of color. A lovely small birdy.... It is very pleasant picture for rest of eyes. =)
kora
The muted tones in this delightful capture are just gorgeous, Danny. DOF and composition is excellen too. A definite vote-getter! :)))))
kenwas
Great DOF work and the presentation fram eis perfect. Fine work!
YohannR
Picture Perfect.... definatly applies here...!!! Everything is perfect focus, subject, colors... everything...!!!
Krystie
Beautiful robin with nice colours! Bravo!
Tamela.J.
O goodness! I hope you get it fixed soon! Cutie lil friend you had today!! Outstanding shot!! V
BusyB967
Excellent capture
ambra2000
Ciao!Amazing and delightful shot!I really love it!Great colours and cute subject!I really enjoyed this excellent photo!Thank you for sharing!Well done!V!Ciao! Have a nice sunday!Friendly greetings and a smile!:-))
bolina
Excelente
i-popba
wowww..!!! Excellent shot..!! cool tone and composition...love it.!
sittingblue
this is very beautiful.
Tedz
I wish I had a Pair of Red Breasts...sigh...very nice....You sweet Man :]
sossy
amazing and wonderful colored composition and a gorgeous shot of this sweety! outstanding beautiful capture!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very opportune shot Daniel!!! This bird have beautiful colors!!!
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!!
Apophis906
Oh what a shot,I can never get close enough to get shots of birds that dont look terrible. Excellent capture and job here.
cynlee
sweet tweet!! rockin robin dannyO!!! :]
Sekadhar
Awesome! Excellent shot:))!!!
RedundantlyAbundant
Lovely image! It's so domn hard to get a good shot of a bird...this is great!!! I commented on your "omly the lonely shot" and "???" showed up for where my name was supposed to be...just in case you were wondering. Cheers!
jstsittinghere
superb capture! good luck with the pc..
Saurav
Beautiful capture, the colours are supurb.
WandM
Super shot. Fine colors, lovely bird and great composition.
vlaaitje
What a lovely tender shot Danny, this reminds me on your last visit when you were here in Holland, you try to catch the same bird nearby the spring water......I like the pastel tones, perfect background, I know you have a major problem with your pc, and I know also how that feels grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I had the same, but we are always connected in our souls wink ..... wink........you will find out what it is, you have still your camera, so if you lose your control go outside....the best way to relax your innermost....
CarlosM
It's an excellent shot. Full of tendeness and gentleness.
SophiaDeer
Very beautiful! I always love birds and my husband and I are getting a new kitchen window which will be larger so we can see more birds. Bravo!!
Arkanias4
Lovely tender pastel shot! Love those tones :-)
Vraxor
Beautiful capture, the soft colors are splendid! Excellent!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Wonderful and enchanting capture ! Fantastic...
Mikan
ohhh, the colouring is just super-natural!!!
1pearl
Fantastic photo !!! Vote !!!