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)
Zacko
These sure are common, and i have never really appriciated their beauty untill i saw this shot of yours. They really are pretty. And your shot is magnifient. Excellent work! #:O)
nathalie06
That's a very good idea... I don't understand why so many personns hate Pigeons, because they are so many in the cities and let us sweet gifts on our cars I suppose.... lol ! But it's a lovely bird and they have all beautiful colors. Superb portrait Danny !!!! V
Mondwin
Absolutely beauty creature!!!!!Suuuuper portrait!!!!Bravo!V:DDD
kenmo
Outstanding....V
gunsan
So lovely, makes me think of spring. Again your photo gives me a very tactile feeling, as if I could feel the feathers under my hand.
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive detail and lighting....!!! Splendid shot Daniel......!!!! V
SNAKEY
As usual, awesome mate.:O))
mommavelvet9999
They are very beautiful birds! I've just never experienced one that doesn't leave his droppings everywhere except where they should be! My hair for example! lol
nhirschberger
What a gorgeous capture ! Outstanding details and contrasts ! Excellent work !!! V
Valerie-Ducom
I agree the comment of Nathalie06... her, in sevile (south of spain) i see white pigeon and i like too that. Very good composition color and realisation of lighting!!! excellent my friend, good evening and kiss ;)
CarolSassy
I love the soft greys that pigeons have. I also like the white-tailed doves. Very pretty shot of this wonderful bird! V (:
girsempa
As a kid, I followed these wood pigeons for hours with binoculars, out in the fields. Now they're coming in people's gardens by the dozens, even nesting there. The same happened with magpies. They are kinda chasing the smaller birds out of the gardens. Evolution?
kansas
Beautiful capture. I like the colors of this bird. On my monitor it looks like a soft grey/blue.
marybelgium
fantastic !
1010
Breathtaking, simply divine work, you are the best! V
soulofharmony
oh wowww look at the light on that stunning dan excellent how it just turns the head.. superb !!!!! excellent :)
Undertaker
Great shot.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary pic... love it !
vlaaitje
such a wonderful pose...love the colours and the flames in its tail....and also the trunk he pose on...gorgeous work once again...excellent depth of field
pm_hackworth
Beautiful! :) VOTE
pimbotin
It's better than living in concrete, isn't it?
Telgar
Very nice shot with an excellent DOF
Margana
Wonderful color and detail...especially on his perch.Well done Dan!-M :^)
DJB
An excellent portrait. Such a good perch of branches, and so sharp of focus.
SophiaDeer
Excellent!
Dianthus
Excellent photo. Soft yet hard. Brilliant clarity and DOF. Beautiful work as always:)
nongo
I'm sure they're on every corner of this planet, but they are beautiful and fun to watch!!! excellent !!!
Blush
Beautiful so soft....and what a clear image this is...had trouble accessing this site early today searched to find this Excellent capture Vote n hugs Susan~
GiveMe
Beautifully sharp and detailed. Tks :^)
cynlee
coo.. coo.. cool capture! ;]