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 (32)
DennisReed
Stunning!
magnus073
What a fantastic capture of this beautiful eagle. This is a superb image to return to the gallery on. So glad to hear those health issues are behind you and I'll continue to keep you and your family in my prayers
alanwilliams
beautiful, and glad to hear your good news
dixievb
Magnificent--so happy you are back, Dan--you have been missed!
featherwitch
Beautiful shot! Glad to see you again and that things are better! :o)
Richardphotos Online Now!
exceptional stop action
BorisB
Nice to see a new image from you!! Excellent capture!!
flavia49
splendid capture
romanceworks
Absolutely gorgeous capture, Danny. So great to see you back and feeling better. CC
Blush
Manificent image I got up tribute to my hubby who passed away a few wks ago due to a massive heart attack.........I have been devestated..............my nerves are shot........ Hope you drop by and give it a look see Awesome capture Hugs Susan~
Digitaleagle
Beautiful capture Danny and to catch him so close to the ground really gives it a feel of motion!
kansas
Welcome back. So glad you are well. A most beautiful capture.
lyron
Splendid capture!!
jocko500
lovely
kgb224
Good to see you back my friend. Amazing capture. God Bless.
aksirp
perfect speed and aperture! missed your pictures, so glad that you are ok again!
whaleman
Amazing shot! Best wishes!
erskogly
Superb capture of a magnificent bird!
sharky_
Its amazing how you capture these birds in flight... Aloha
carlx
Wonderful photography, Danny!!!
rainbows
Beautiful capture, dear Danny. I did not know you had been ill, so glad you are feeling better now. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
KarmaSong
I am glad to see you back with such a powerful capture. Also glad you've muddled through your health problems. Take good care, Danny !
mininessie
amazing shot!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Excellent as ever Dan, really good to see you posting again mate, London's calling for some HDR shots, but let's get the olympic crap out the way first
MrsRatbag
Wow! Breathtaking on zoom...wonderful capture, Danny, and looking forward to meeting you in October.
ia-du-lin
excellent capture!
sandra46
excellent as usual!
nikolais
lovely, very lovely glissage, Dan! glad you're over. welcome back!
monjo71
Beautiful capture Danny. Good to hear you are doing well!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Oh poetry in motion what an awesome shot! Cathy xoxoxo