Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (40)
gunsan
Really a majestic bird! I have not seen anyone of his kind so near before. I think he looks rather nice in that great collar :-) I understand the Incas. Beautiful shot Danny!
Margana
LOL!I love how she looks like she's wearing a fancy collar and a feather on her forehead.It makes you think,no amount of dressing up is gonna help,lol!Fabulous capture,Danny,and a wonderful follow-up to number 1.It's unfortunate that there are cultures that exploit this poor creature,but it's also kind of amazing that those cultures still exist,when you think about it.One day,that may also no longer be...
nathalie06
So nice this other portrait of this little guy ! I love the small feather on his head... it seems less terrific in this way ;o))))) He's really an impressive big bird anyway, and so majestic to see him when he fly. superb portrait Danny ! I try to send you by e-mail tonight my Amarylis in the 2 version, color and black an white... promise ! Have a great day. Hugs. V
tallpindo
While soccer moms joke about roadkill none would ever enter a pub called the "Buzzard and Carrion." It just isn't Olde English.
zaberc
Impressive...but i prefer eagles.....more beautiful!!!! Beautiful shot !
SNAKEY
This bird sure resembles a Judician Magistrate.;)
pimbotin
Just incredible... Thanks a lot...
Richardphotos
maybe that is why the condors are almost extinct. there are some still in the Big Bend area of Texas in the wild. what can be said about your capture except amazing
odie
I've never seen one this close before and I thank you for the opportunity to view it! All dressed up and ready for a photo! :0)
maggiemai
Amazing to see this rare bird so close up! A wonderful shot and I love your title...hehehe :-) Very interesting features on this bird with a collar. I wonder from the fuzz on his head if this is a young bird who still hasn't gotten all of his feathers yet. Excellent!! V