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)
GOLDILOCKSUK
Ohhh excellent he looks comical and cheeky great picture V Cathy xoxoxo
wastl001
Excellent shot, really excellent!!
pm_hackworth
This makes me miss my Star so much! Sniff Sniff! VOTE
Blush
Lovely image of this bird...wish I could afford one This lady that used to live here had 3 and they could sing Row Row Row Your Boat they were awesome birds....I would love one that talked And congrats on being here 3 yrs and the dedi Vote n hugs Susan~
bleachfix
Delightful specimen...time sure flies...even when you're looking upside down []/;^)
maggiemai
WOW... I can see every feather so very clearly and such beautiful color!! Amazing photo! Bravo and Congrats on your 3 year anniversary! I hope to see you posting for many more years. :-) A big VOTE on this perfect photo dan!! :-)
Margana
Three years.Wow!Congratulations!And what a great shot to celebrate with.Such extraordinary clarity.And his pose is too cute!Great work Dan.-M :)
Niutek
Three years is a loooong time :D Congrats on lasting this long! :D Love the capture, a perfect moment for this title :))
cynlee
hehe... just about do anything for that peanut... excellent color.. thanks for being here & your help & friendship in our 3 year journey danny.. here's to another 3 cheers ;] hugz
Tedz
A splendid shot...and such richness of colour .
marybelgium
beautiful shot and congrats !
odie
Fabulous shot! Tricks for treats! and congrats, too! :0)
tizjezzme
LOL oh, what a HAM! Beautiful guy he is... great personality! :)))
ascrazy
hi.hi...wow...superb, i like this crazy portrait, thanks Dan:-)
qmont
Bueatiful work Danny, just absoutly Bueatiful.........
sparky123
Superb clarity and sharpness, along with amazing colours it has been a pleasure to view this, and your images. Dan, congratulations my friend.
Nameless_Wildness
He certainly was a character...head on the chopping block huh!...I'm sure i saw one with an axe!...hope not, need more piccies..lol
KiwiMiss
What an excellent capture! Love the details, colours and pose. Congrats on three years!
Punaguy
Congrats Danny~ Here's to many more years of your excellent images..clink. Great shot of this bird acting up...Aloha~
hasexx
funny shot :-) perfekt details and colors !!!!!
cygne
magnifique BRAVO tr belle photo
WonderfulCreation
Wooow.. awefully sharp and a great smooth background.. awesome!
Rene-Brugman
super razorsharp shot, look all the feathers, and such an awesome colours, just perfect
darksecret1
hehe - cute pic