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 (40)
Niutek
I think I'll leave those two alone, let them... er... get down to business, so to speak... :D
CarolSassy
WHOA BABY! Is that why there are so many of them?!?!? lol q-:
busi2ness
Very witty remark and a good capture! LOL
Kropot
Hmmz, thats a easy jet :) Yeah, love is in the air, or better, it falls on me. Super, I can see you on youre knees waiting for the birds to spring into action.
1010
No spring here yet! To cold. Awesome shot, you nasty man. :)
vlaaitje
Only for lovebirds Danny? mmmmmmmmmmmm, I am not sure.....I love the movement in its wings...and he almost break his neck for making love......O MY ....hahahaha...what spring/sprung can do with birds...super colours...and such a perfect title for it....coooool
nathalie06
Oh yes, Spring is here now !!!! Lol ! and all the Nature is in Love ;o)))) Wonderful this photography, and the movement of the wings is so so lovely. Have a nice week Dany. Hugssssss. V
GiMi53
Great title for a fantastic capture ! Excellent catch, Danny ! :~)
pimbotin
Not in Frogsland! Our holy politicians have declared that every flying creature would be forbidden outdoors! Your loving pigeons would be "outlaws"... Hehe.. splendid shot, dear!
nongo
I now see why you call them love birds, beyond their actions, they each have a heart on their beaks?? excellent catch!!!!!!!
kimariehere
LOL! look at that you nailed it ( and he nailed her haha!! WHAT A TRUELY FANTASTIC capture i am in awe of this shot perfect timing !!! brilliant your work always doe amaze me!~!!
danob
Yeah the hearts were there lol well spotted !!
Richardphotos
Nongo has a sharp eye to notice the hearts. excellent macro and they are very beautiful
jcv2
Ha ha, love is in the air! Original work, Danny, busy times ahead for them birds! :)
kenwas
Great capture and may spring bring you the best of the same!
TwoPynts
More birdy porn, sheesh. ;] Now if you had some bees in the image...the theme would be complete! Fun capture!
lafayette
It's really spring and we have seen yesterday the nuptial attitude of the swans the male are very agressive!But we have not a good shot like this!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very opportune shot.....!!!!
soulofharmony
closes eyes before going blind.. nature is having a ball..early morning wake up call pidgeon in a the maple tree..!!! excellent perfect timing Dan !!!! brillaint
gunsan
Oh Danny, I just love this love shot! So perfectly captured, the birds make an almost sculptural form, and i love the moving wings. Wonderful spring message and maybe eggs for Easter :-)
nhirschberger
Not sure if this pose really works, reminds me on ... ehm, ... Excellent capture ! Thanks for sharing springtime !!! V
live_the_dream
At the park the other day I saw two pigeons like this. After I got over my initial shock I tried to take a picture but he had already finished. Kudos on an excellent shot!
Laelia
Lol and fantastic capture !! q:) stunned
OldFaithful
A true sign of spring...the sap is rising:-) Excellent timing, Danny:-)
Nath06
Fantastic and opportune capture !!! Bravo :)
kansas
Oh yes! Time for love and procreation. This is the first time I was aware of a heart shape on their beaks. Amazing.
SophiaDeer
Excellent capture Dan! I love the sense of motion.
Margana
LOL!Starts singing:birds do it,bees do it,even la la la la la do it...Funny pic Danny!Yup it's THAT time of year again.Wonderful shot and sooo perfect for today!!!
pm_hackworth
Yep. But it's gett'n ready to snow a bigg'n here! :) 1-5 inches! YUK!!!! VOTE
sharky_
Nothing will scare his actions at this moment. Excellent capture. aloha