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
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
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Comments (41)
nongo
So ominous looking, and beautiful at the same time!!! excellent photography!!!!!!
gknapp
Great cap!Great bird...In Egypt,the Watcher star Vega, was the Vulture...associated with Maat...the Mystery and power of "order" and "redemption"!Very nice!
soulofharmony
oh my thats a killer of a shot.. the pose. that eye fantastic exposure.. danny !!!! its got the look.. perfection..:)..:)
pimbotin
YOOO... I'm totally fan of this serie...
SoulSearcherr
wonderfully wicked shot..you are a pro..S
Punaguy
Excellent work here Danny, smoothly caught in a great pose...nicely lit and great bokeh! Aloha!
iaacf
I haven't seen the other postings yet but I will soon.. this one is.. beautiful !
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful and very impresssive portrait....!!! Have a impressive detail.....!!! V
1010
I love the information you provide with the photos, an awesome bird.............
nhirschberger
Wow ! Gorgeous details and capture ! Very special expression, looks like one of those guys at the tax office, "... you wanna tell me about your problems ..." ! Most excellent work !!! V
busi2ness
Excellent!
sharky_
This guy is armed and ready for any action. Beautiful close-up. Impressive job. Aloha
odie
Oh man...another fabulous image. This vulture is looking prettier by the day!! :0)
danob
Haha yes Norbert it looks like Raj said on one of my others rather like a Judge or lawyer too
Richardphotos
what a good looking fellow!!excellent capture of this very necessary bird. your info is awesome
nathalie06
Terrific this portrait Danny !!!! Maybe the most impressive of the serie. I'm not shure he's so good.... lol ! but he's wonderful ! You have some so pretty friends ;o)))) Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs. V
DELMUR
superb! Not smiling,it's only that i can say!
Nath06
Fantastic and so impressive shot!!! I love vulture... Bravo :)
kansas
WOW! Such intense eyes. Pretty white ruffle around his neck. He looks vicious, but beautiful.
gunsan
Silvery killer, you stunn me every time Danny. For every shot you post I think, it cannot be better than this...but it can.
jcv2
Wow, quite a nice visitor here, once appearing you know there might be a problem when this guy has spotted something to eat! Outstanding work, Danny, very impressive! :)
Undertaker
Excellent shot.
CarolSassy
Very daunting pose! Fantastic closeup! V (:
kenwas
Great title selection for this superb shot!
Blush
Excellent shot I love it Vote n hugs Susan~
SophiaDeer
Wow! What a beautiful capture. I love the blue eyes.
maggiemai
Wow is all I can say! I loved this series...!! It's like reading National Geographic or the Discovery channel!! hehe Amazing work ...congratulations on this fantastic group of photos. :-) I truly enjoyed every photo...and text. V
kimariehere
EXCELLENT shot looks so professional!! .. he looks scary !!....amazing capture indeed ! V!
cynlee
he is quite impressive!!.. like the silvery sheen & profile.. tops danny-o! :]
DJB
Love the dtails and colour of beak.You have captured this in such a warrior like mod. Impressive.