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 (46)
Undertaker
Beautiful shot.
Margana
LOL It's easy to see why they are called stilts!Fabulous photo Danny.Absolutely gorgeous photo...so natural and so clean.Love the detail and the wonderful dof.Another beauty in your already top-notch gallery.Have a wonderful evening.-M :^)
CarolSassy
They sure are pretty! Love those pink legs! V (:
iaacf
They very much look like 'our' kluut (Recurvirostra avosetta) except of the beak which is bended. Beautiful capture.. as always.
Zacko
Oooh! How cool do these look!!! Like cross-breed between a flamingo and ...well something else. Not that good with birds im afraid. Have a great weekend. #:O)
kenwas
This has been an amzing series of high quality images from you. Great stuff!
1010
Always a delight to view your photos, another perfect shot!
jocko500
you got a real good shot on these two
wastl001
Wonderful shot!
sparky123
You seem to be able to capture just about any subject with such professional quality your gallery is a treasure trove
GiveMe
Another great shot. Wonderful birds. Tks Danny
vlaaitje
yes..I can remember that day......such a lovely birds...and a razorsharp shot.....a real lovecouple me thinks....
pm_hackworth
How adorable! VOTE
SoulSearcherr
they are so cutttteeeeeee...S
soulofharmony
almost a sequenced pose..beautiful quality of light and total pro... outstanding as always dan :)
nongo
With such ease they balance on one leg... most people couldn't do that for 1 minute...LOL!! Amazing photography Danny!!!!!! V
SNAKEY
THIS IS PERRRRRRRRRRRFECT!!
tommorules
Fantastic Danny. Soo sharp. I must get my lens fixed... I must get my lens fixed... I must get my lens fixed... I must get my lens fixed...
kimariehere
perfectly composed and focused!!.. they are absolutly beautiful love your pov!!..FANTASTIC!! V!
lafayette
Superb shot, verty fine and delicate birds!
cynlee
they looks so delicate.. follow the leader! leg up ;]
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww excellent capture and color ang lighting... excellent my friend ;) good day and kiss
sittingblue
what a fine photo... such a darling.
Kropot
There not in the corner, still having a grin on my face for youre comm on LostP's piece :) Super synchro, fab shot.
claudialee
They look like a couple of waiters in the restaurant the other day - pink legs and all.
maggiemai
So crisp and clear!! Beautiful clarity and composition with the perfect DOF and having two of them together in the same pose...awesome! A really gorgeous capture. I've never seen one of these beautiful birds ...guess I live too far north. Thank you for sharing them and for the info on them too! :-) Excellent!!! V
Punaguy
Once again you've introduced me to another species I have never seen..great shot of these stationary stilts! Aloha!
kansas
Amazing birds. Love the one leg stand.
Blush
Oh too cute I love this one and the one leg stand too Vote n hugs Susan~
suresh_krishna
Lovely pair ! You dont have to stand on one leg to have it your way!