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 (54)
Jay7347
Typical...so typical...my wife has a 18 year old African Grey. Does weird stuff like this all the time. Makes me wonder what they think some times! vote -jay
Damia
Excellent shot! What a cutie! Beautiful colors! :)
1010
That is one incredible photo, so lifelike, excellent... !V!
jocko500
real good shot here
SoulSearcherr
such beautiful colors..and congrats..S
soulofharmony
excelletn quality of shot.. love the angle of presentation.. sublime dan :)...))))
Richardphotos
they really seem to enjoy inner acting with humans. excellent capture of a beautiful parrot
DrmzRmyne
lol....how cute is he. An exceptional capture with amazing detail. Love it!
tibet2004uk
Oh gorgeous beautiful creature! Superb shot Danny! Flawless! So clear and sharp!
MedTran39
Awesome shot! Beautiful and the colors are just soooooo beautiful!
Georges_H_Hoens
Well its a pleasure Dan, happy (so happy) to know you ! For me I think 5 or 6 years but only 3 in the photography community. A wonderful shot !
Saurav
Great humor in this. =)
nongo
Congratulations!!!!! Superb image here Danny!!!!
sharky_
Wow. Very impressive picture. Excellent. Aloha
bentchick
Excellent image of this beautiful bird!
rayburg
very sharp,colorful, clear pic..well done
watapki66
Very well done, love the pose!
SophiaDeer
Excellent shot and colors!
Zacko
Congrats on your 3 years....AND CONGRATULATIONS ON TAKING THIS INCREDIBLE SHOT!!! What a perfect capture of that stunning parrot!!! AWESOMEEEEEEE!!!! Amazing colours and depth in this one. Excellent! Hope to see around for at least 3 more years. Have a wonderful day #:O)
vlaaitje
Congrats on your 3 years...I am also almost 3 years a member in November, time flies....such a razosharp shot, love the colours and his beging eye....and sure I can imagine why he pose for you "handsome man" haha....I will do the same if I saw your big lens.......hihi.....hugz xx
WandM
Congrats! Always enjoy your postings and a big thanks. Also for this beautiful fun shot.
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Great shot ! This Macaw is really wonderful, colors better than a raibow ! I like the way he put his head, they are so funny and impressives ! 3 years on Renderosity... and 3 years of friendship for us, happy anniversary Danny. I hope than we have a lot of others together ;-)))) Have a nice day. Hugs.
gunsan
So beautiful, so sharp. You are the master!!!
kimariehere
brilliant color and compo ..haha cute pose and beautiful clarity!!...LOVE THIS GUY!!! SQUAWK :O) V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CDBrugg
who's a pretty Polly?
RodolfoCiminelli
A incredible position....!!! I like the intense colors and the great detail...!!! Wonderful photo my friend...!!! V
kansas
A fantastic photo of the guy. Guess he likes to show off a bit. He is proud of his beautiful colors. 3 years here---you really have given us so much pleasure by posting your excellent and interesting photos. Thanks so much.
Kropot
Hehe, super sharp odd birdshot, love these types. Fun Dan.
Valentin
This is such a superb capture of this beautiful bird !!!
SNAKEY
This one is surely a (Pea)nut.:) Awesome pic.....needs no telling...... your work is always so.:O))