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 (55)
squirrel2005
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! This is fantastic shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Impressing capture, indeed!!WOOW he looks VERY harsh!Amazing clear. WOOW! VOTE!!!
Lledeline
Fascinating capture. Majestic pose.
OldFaithful
Very nice shot...razor sharp, appropriate for that beak and again, captured the personality of the bird:-)
Loloe
Wow!!!!!Fantastic portrait!!!Bravo!!!!
Onslow
Terrific shot and anecdote :)
wastl001
Perfect shot!!
Zacko
So incredibly beautiful. Beyond beautiful even. Such a proud bird that is. Majestic!!!!!!!! Wonderful capture Danny. #:O)
TwoPynts
Captivating stare! This is one T-riffic raptor portrait Danny!
claudialee
This is one terriffffic shot. Such majesty and power. It's remarkable how strong their eyesight is and it seems as though this one could look clear thru you. Bravo!!
kimariehere
Spectacular shot of this beautiful eagles glare!! ... beautifully shot -looks perfect against the blue backdrop!!..
hewee
Wow one great shot.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Speechless Danny....
cynlee
exquisite! & how ironic a story.. beware the golden one.. ;]
Valerie-Ducom
FANTASTIC!!!!! excellent photo y impressiv too!!! i like very much that one... well done my friend, it's very excellent!!! I want to see more please!!! good evening and kiss
SoulSearcherr
each time you post..I learn something..which is nice..and such beautiful work..S
Margana
My god that's magnificent.Love the sense of power and dignity on his face.You have made an elegant work of art of this wonderful creature.My hat is off to you.
kenwas
Just an amazing piece of work. Congrats to you!
tojanetoo
Truly amazing close up of this beautiful bird!
Richardphotos
what a handsome eagle and wonderful portrait. I hope he was not looking at you as his lunch!!
pm_hackworth
VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vlaaitje
Wow Danny, this is super..I didn't saw this earlier.....you keep this beauty away from me he???? Gorgeous strong look...love the "glass eye" and the superB blue background..and what a beak.......
Telgar
Fantastic portrait big V
fourbanger
outstanding the detail is superb.An amazing capture of this regal preditor of the sky.Vote
taurus
Stunning shot & superb detail.
VDH
Amazing shot!Perfect image!!!
CarolSassy
Absolutely gorgeous eagle!! Thank you! V (:
tommorules
Holy .... Wow!!
SophiaDeer
Breathtaking Dan! This is just gorgeous and what a regal bird.
tmathise
Wow! Simply stunning work Danny! Totally awesome photography and photograph!
1010
Gasp!!!!!!! I feel I could touch those gorgeous feathers. Awesome and one of my favs..... V