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
Comments (30)
Margana
Fabulous capture with your new cam.Congratulations Danny.Use it in the best of health.-M :^)
Nath06
Fantastic capture as usual!!! Bravo :)
kansas
Congrats on your new camera. A wonderful capture.
soulofharmony
excellent first shot with the new camera dan.. long awaited.. beautiful ligth captured... pleased the flu's passing hugsssssssss :) superb
Valerie-Ducom
impressiv capture my friend with your excllent new cam!!!! You're a champion Dan !!! Good day and kiss ;)
SoulSearcherr
fantastic..love his color
Hopalong
Nice match and contrast with the rocks....
nongo
Congratulations on your new camera!!!!! I can't imagine how much better you could get???? Brilliant work!!!!!
February
Excellent image and have fun with new camera:)
1010
Beautiful, he looks so fluffy. An excellent shot......
claudialee
Very nice shot of this beautiful little guy. One great job. HUGS!!!!
GiveMe
Never seen one this close up. Awesome shot of this gorgeous bird. Tks Danny :^)
vlaaitje
Congratulations on your new camera!! O yes, he treat it like a real babe....he is so exciting, because I saw when he bought it.....lol....such a supershot Danny, so natural and with so lovely details....and I am happy you posted this as your first, because you knew I liked this one the most...thank God you feel "we" better for your drive home later this afternoon.....but we have our wedding pictures and that is all what counts.....have a safe trip
newleaf
New cam WhoHoo! Splendid on both counts!
Punaguy
Yeah Danny, congrats on making the jump to the 5D! I can see the difference, it's just amazing..and what a beauty to shoot for your first post the the new cam! Excellent shot, looking fwd. to more pics with your new toy! Aloha!
Georges_H_Hoens
Hi Dan, we must build a 5D club here (lol) I love egrets as they are the bigest birds in our country. Mostly looking at the surface of the water for some prey. Great shot mate! Have a nice day, G.
kimariehere
TOp notch photography !! excellent done !!... Congrads with your new camera !!... Enjoy it as i know we all will seeing your beautiful posts!
pjaj
Excellent capture here Danny!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid detail and impressive photo Daniel....!!!!!
jcv2
Wonderful capture of this cattle egret! Excellent work, Danny, very beautiful! Love to see them!
sharky_
Beautiful capture of this egret. Excellent work and looking forward for more with your new camera. Aloha
CarolSassy
I saw a few huge buzzards this weekend, and I thought of you! lol q-: Honest! Sure is a cute, fluffy bird! Thanks! V (:
borsy
Excellent!!
zaberc
Funny bird, great shot Dan !
Richardphotos
it is an awesome quality camera. it is in my want list. the bird is so beautiful
SophiaDeer
What a beautiful shot!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Fantastic bird... quite punky. Superb !
tmathise
A new Canon 5D? WOO-HOO! Congratulations Danny! That is fantastic news! Looks like it's doing a fine job so far, based on this splendid capture. Beautiful work my friend!
sossy
ohh what a wonderful capture! such a beautiful feathered cutie! Love the colors, contrast, the funny haircut and pose! ;o)))
iaacf
As always a fantastic capture of this egret which can also be found in Holland from time to time. The RR upgrade is a great succes as far as I am concerned. Thanks for all the efforts of you and all the people who are involved with.