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 (30)
zoren
a beauty................!
raymondsalter
Realy nice image.
tizjezzme
such a beautiful bird. What a great shot.
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot......!!!!
nattarious
Woooh!!! What a shot Daniel.. Love the crisp feeling and the quality of your wild bird.. So Clear, Superbe and amazing!! Keep them comming please.. hehe I am BACK NOW!! VOTE + 10/10 have a lovely day friend
iaacf
Not the most beautiful image I ever saw of you but still very beautiful.
Undertaker
Great shot.
Tamela.J.
OMG Perfect shot! The DOF is spectacular!!
Piliph
Beautiful portrait of this bird of prey.
Fotogen
Very nice capture. I looks like you were laying on the ground when captured? Great work
short_ribs
awesome shot dan and your compo is perfect! THnanks for sharing! Hope you have a great week! ;)
vlaaitje
wow Dan !! What a gorgeous bird..so crisp and clear......it seems it keeps an eye on you.....perfect quality.....love the lighting and the feathers of course......BTW...have a wonderful holliday together with your wife...enjoy the break.....3 weeks will do you good.....and then it is almost AUGUST !!!!.......we keep in contact.....ring....ring....ring......Ger gives his reguards too.....we look forward to hunt together......see you soon.......hugzzzzzzzzzzzzz xoxo
Dianthus
Excellent capture Danny:)
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, very impressiv capture of this one... Excellent my friend, again a very good spot;) good day and kiss!!!
nathalie06
Mummmmmm the Predator came back !!!! What a portrait ! Perfect DOF and a great composition with the first plan with this tender green. I love it ! Hugs
Ger50
what a gorgeous bird, so clear, better I comment by myself, lol. Hopefully I can take such shots you made, maybe the next time if I can use your big zooooom lens! Have a safe trip, and enjoy your time with Sharyn, and bring some good shots back!! Ger
Nath06
Perfect capture as usual , really top!!! Bravo :)
miladyblu
CIAO!!WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!SUPERB and TERRIFIC capture!!Fabulous and excellent shot!!I love all of it!!Great colors, extraordinary clarity and crisp!!This image is perfect under all points of view!!You made another amazing masterpiece my dearest friend!!Congratulations for this excellent work!!Thank you for sharing!!I wish you a serene night and a wonderful week!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
1010
Wow, he is just an awesome bird. A great shot!
RedundantlyAbundant
Gorgeous...I am glad my ebots are working again...
TomDart
Danny, excellent bird...thanks.
Punaguy
Your bird shots have gotten better and better Dan, great shot! Aloha!
kansas
Excellent photo again. Nice feather colors. And the yellow on it's face.
GOLDILOCKSUK
I always wondered how you came across such beautiful shots as this now I know. Excellent photograph :) Cathy xoxoxo
1pearl
Fantastic photo !!!
sharky_
Beautiful Bird Portrait. She is catching some sunshine. Excellent. Aloha
pjaj
Fantastic shot Danny!! Excellent photography:o)
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful and proud bird. Looks really fantastic!!!
pm_hackworth
Bravo!! VOTE!! I love your shots
tmathise
Most excellent work Danny! Have a fantabulous day buddy!