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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (37)
subcultura
very nice shot with high details
TwoPynts
When you come back, you do it with a BANG! Gorgeous capture and backstory. Love the dusting of snow on the goldie.
Perry6
A wonderful & majestic shot!
vlaaitje
Such a gorgeous bird this is !!! It was worth it to went there, even when it was cold brrrrrrr....love the snow on its head....again a cracker with excellent details....love his strong look too
1010
Stunning, another awesome photo.......
Damia
Beautiful shot! The details are excellent. Love the feathers on his neck....gorgeous! :)
zaberc
Superb shot ! Bravo !
iaacf
Fantastic detail..I envy you :-))
mss
I enjoy looking at the details of this beautiful bird.
Nath06
Excellent capture !! Bravo :)
YohannR
Great shot...!!!!!!!!!!
soulofharmony
Fantastic danny boy !!! stunning .. spot on love the waterdroplets... ::) more more please..!!!!! safe journey home :)
SNAKEY
as cool as ever...... how u doing mate??
gunsan
Wonderful clarity in details, and that piercing look doesn't leave you untouched.
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and very impressive portrait....!!! Beautiful and incredible detail....!!!!
kenwas
Wonderful work!
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ;o))))))) I agree with Kort... but you have always show us incredible shots, and not only of butties ;o)))) The Eagles are always impressives, terrifying eyes ! I love the details of his plumage and these little drops on him. It's good to have you here again Danny !!!! Have a wonderful evening my friend. Hugs.
Margana
He's magnificent,and you have captured him perfectly.Beautiful detail and most elegant.Love the bit of snow...-M :^)
SoulSearcherr
glad you are back..we were missing a wonderfully talented photographers...beautiful job..S
newleaf
Proper job!
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking!!
SoulEatar
Presentation plus !
sharky_
Beautiful! Aloha
Blush
This is a beaut Love it so Majestic and Regal Vote n hugs Susan~
borsy
Excellent image!!!
MaydaMason
this looks incredible to my eyes!!! wonderful portrait!
hyperborea
Wonderful colors and the expression is a bit melancholic. Lovely. Greetings,WandM
CDBrugg
wonderful
tallpindo
Looks like he got a bit wet from snow. The land has a champion.
Stringy
Good to see you back again Danny. Still late as ever with my comments but I get there eventually :-) Lovely shot!