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 (45)
Flannelman
I have been trying to get a clean shot of a Cardinal for along time (got plenty of mediocre ones). One skittish bird. This is great :):):) Thanx ;-)
CavalierLady
I was out on the porch with a cup of coffee watching a male in my front yard just this morning and two females feeding in the grass last evening. They are among my favorite birds. I never tire of seeing them or listening to their wonderful songs. Lovely shot, sir.
dreamerAngel
Oh how beautiful - what a cracking shot this is! We are so lucky to be able to see images like this from talented photographers who can also give us info. Thank you!
romanceworks
Such a vibrant and beautiful bird. Excellent shot and lovely presentation. CC
PhotoSmith
Beautiful! I've never seen one in real life, but have several Chrismas ornaments and one painting. They have a mystique of sorts, I think. Thanks for the true-to-life glimpse, Danny.
lafayette
Sweet shot of this beautiful cardinal!
busi2ness
Very good image clarity and DOF. Wish I could see these birds in real life, their cousins to the south are really drab birds.
nattarious
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Daniel!! Northern Cardinal? beautifu, cute, sweet and red!!! I am very surprised no favs+ yet for this shot!! That is a very impressive postwork of yours my friend!! And to be honest!! One of your best from those i saw! Right to my FAVS+ and thank you for that superbe shot my friend.. Thank you so much.. Have a nice day and hope to see more of your pro shots and posts.. Btw: Thank you for the info in your review/comment as well.. Regards, JOE
gattone_blu
Bellissima foto
vlaaitje
Lucky you..I got none !!!! Grrrrrrrr...but this is a real beauty.....they are really shy....such a wonderful colours....and looks at those claws....very sharp
Valentin
Awesome portrait of this magnificent bird ! impressiv color and focus on those feathers !!!
Littlejock
perfect picture so clear and the colour and composition is beautiful
Margana
What a fabulous capture,Danny.The clarity is perfect,as always,but the compo and backdrop is what really makes this special for me.If you had hung an artist's canvas backdrop there it couldn't have been more perfect.Beautiful work!
jinet
Very nice capture, a true beauty indeed ! With a high visual quality.
Lashia
beautiful shot, this image has incredible clarity, great :-)
Zacko
Good grief! That is just as perfect as they come. Sigh. Im just speachless. BRAVO!!!! CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!! BRAVOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Such a beautiful shot of a beautiful birdie. #:O)
teoratiu
Fantastic shot!
TwoPynts
Cardinals are among my favorite birds, and you've truly done this one justice with your photography!
Swidhelm
Beautiful shot! Must have taken luck and patience! We had a couple of cardinals nesting in our cedar hedge a few years running. Saddly we moved so I don't get to see them anymore.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo and very beautiful background my friend.....!!!
Firesnuffer
WOW, a gorgious shot !! And I love the way the background appears to be a studio backdrop! Just Beautiful!
1010
This is my absolute favorite photo from you. It don't get any better than this......
Luka_30
Beautiful clear shot of amazing bird.
bentchick
Oh wow, we don't get them in our area and they are sooooooo beautiful!!! Wonderful shot!!!
wingnut55
very nice, and he has a noble expression too
Blush
Just beautiful Picture perfect What a capture Going to my favs Hugs Susan~
GBCalls
Super shot! Congratulations
Valerie-Ducom
wowwwwwwwwwwww, excellent captureeee my friend!!! I like very muich this speciamen of bird!!! Well done and good day and hugs ;)
Richardphotos
I love seeing cardinals and blue jays.I like the background as it really makes the bird stand out
kansas
A beautiful bird. We have them here too, but not as plentifully as in years past.