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)
sharky_
Such a beautiful bird. Excellent. Aloha
Punaguy
Impressive bird here Dan, glad to see that it's on the way to recovery! Aloha!
soulofharmony
oh wowww this is beautiful and in your true style.. love the softness of the feather and handsome pose .. you always manage to bring out the essence of these creatures..:) superb..!!!!
Onslow
Not heard of these - I thought it was only Ospreys and Capt Birdseye that ate fish. He wears his feathers well another fine portrait and educational write up :)
Richardphotos
how did you get so close? even with telephoto this an excellent closeup capture. very beautiful bird
zaberc
Impressive bird eye ! Very nice portrait !
vlaaitje
Such an impressive look, so strong and proud, a bird that shows respect for some reason. It seems that he warns you or give a sign "don't come to close" .......that's what I do sometimes in my life, if you know what I mean. Protection is the best way......such wonderful soft plumage, something I love so badly, feathers are so touching !! Why I love feathers so much? Because the day my brother died I got a sign. I was staring through the hospital window, and a black feather from a crow whirls from the roof......and deep inside I knew he would not make it, and I was right, he past away a few hours later...that's why I love feathers so much..........thanks for sharing my dear....
GiMi53
Fantastic portrait ! You captured perfectly the eagle character, Danny ! Excellentissime photography ! :~)
kenwas
What a remarkable "face" this bird has and so wonderfully captured.
1010
A gorgeous rapture.........
kansas
A great photo of this bird. Thanks again for the info.
Tamela.J.
O you have got the most gorgeous shots Ive ever seen!! Always love them!! Outstanding!!!
Pontigary
Fantastic, so crystal clear portrait of a noble and proud bird, love the expressive pose and the overall general impression. Superb capture!
newleaf
A true beauty
TwoPynts
Awsome portrait..he looks quite noble and intense. Great image in all ways!
sittingblue
a stunning photograph.
Margana
Another exquisite capture,Danny.The softness of his feathers makes this soooo beautiful.You are truly a master at this.Let me know when the book or calender comes out.Have a lovely evening.-M :^)
Blush
Not heard of this bird before And are you having a book or calender comming out? If so let me know too Vote n hugs Susan~
pm_hackworth
VOTE!! :) WOW!
SophiaDeer
Excellent close-up of this most regal bird!
SoulSearcherr
geepersssssss...this is awesome
Leeco
Beautiful image and bird.
jinet
Impressive shot, for sure.
Svarg
A definitely serious bird! lol! Excellent capture, so perfectly clear. I'm glad they've been reintroduced to the UK, they are so majestic. Great shot indeed!
nathalie06
Superb the details of his feathers Danny ! Brrrrrrrrr another guy who as a angry look ! Be careful shoting them, lol ! Superb portrait. I love the green DOF too. Next time, try to make him laught before, please ;o)))) Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs. V
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and very impressive portrait of great detail.....!!! V
jcv2
Fortunately not extinct, that would have been too bad! They're indeed very large and I have seen them only on rare occasions! Gorgeous work, Danny! :)
cynlee
may they forever soar.. the majestic king of the sky.. only preyed upon by man.. :P grrr... a beaut of a shot! :]
kimariehere
top notch ...!!! fantastic capture !!...WOW!
KiwiMiss
Impressive capture of this beauty!