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 (36)
nattarious
OMG Daniel!! Another masterpiece from you my friend!! And thank you for the posting review/info.. It is really and always appreciated.. Love the DOF a lot.. and your point of view is just superbe as always.!! We have in the south of Russia a wild bird, it is between the FALCON and EAGLE!! Its called "BAZZ".. Beleive it or not, Wings can go upto 3 meters and not feet! And from the longest feather on the tail to the mouth about .90CM to 1.0Meter!! And the same when head to feet if it sits/stand on the ground or any surface.. The most creepy thing is Daniel!! They are specialized in hunting goats, small sheeps and CHILDREN!!! i mean upto one year, some times even more!!! I will do my best to shoot some when i visit home soon tho.. Thank you so much for the post once again and wish you had a superbe day!! JOE P.S. Opps!! Here is 5/5 from me, almost forgot the lovely and EXCELLENT piece
Valerie-Ducom
oh my god!!!! Is really fantastic and your contrast and pox is perfectly!!! Excellent work my friend ;) Good day and hugs ;)
Zacko
OH MY GOD!!! Im sorry...but here comes another gush...OOOOOH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!! Wow! Seeing this in full size was getting such a slap in the face, lol. What an incredibly gorgeous photo Danny. Superb!!!! #:O)
kenwas
A most glorious image. Brilliant work.
SoulSearcherr
lol..gushhhh..
Littlejock
Magnificent eagle... and perfect Shot, details in plume, cleary eyes, colour, all is Excellent. Look the king of the birds. Congratulations
gunsan
First thing I saw was the beautiful color combination of the bird's feathers, so soft compared with the sharp gaze, Wonderful!
1010
I want to know your secret on how you get these birds to pose for you. Amazing!!!!!!!!
Sekadhar
Proud beauty! Fantastic! Top done!!! Wonderful photo!!!
wildgoha
amazing - I love this eagle - I love Wild Birds ! his golden eye is so magical added
Margana
My lord, he's gorgeous.Stunning capture,Danny.Wow.I'm speechless.
tmathise
When it comes to birds of prey and the subject of photographing them most successfully, I always think of you Danny! You are a real and true Master of the artform in my mind! Splendid portrait work my friend, as ALWAYS! Have an awesome day buddy!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot and portrait Daniel......!!!
Hendesse
What a gorgeous image of this proud bird. Excellent details, a very impressive shot!!!
uniquedreamer
What a stunning Image, beautiful detail on his feathers. Excellent pose!
marybelgium
very impressive look !
busi2ness
Gorgeous capture and good eye detail!
MedTran39
WOW - what an awesome shot of this beautiful eagle!
Flannelman
I like it. ;-] the rest has already been said.
kansas
An excellent profile of this magnificent bird.
nongo
Wow, you saw one attack a deer????? These are magnificent creatures and extremely brave!!!!! Not to mention beautiful!!!!!!!! excellent work Danny!!!!!
_Bee
This photograph takes the cake! WOW! Really appreciated the info with your photo.
vlaaitje
very exciting bird !! Gorgeous colours..and an eye like glass...superB
CDBrugg
lovely little birdie :-))
romanceworks
Wow - magnificent! CC
PhotoSmith
A beautiful photo, as always - simply amazing. And I enjoy your attention to detail in the intros too - awesome research and presentation, Danny. Thank you.
iaacf
Another example of your impressive bird photographs... awesome image !!!!
Punaguy
Nice and tight shot here Dan....love your bird shots~ Aloha!
Pontigary
One more exceptional work, congratulations! Very expressive and beautiful capture. It's still a mystery for me how You manage to capture these dynamic creatures so sharp and crisp (I can hardly capture my dog to say nothing of a raven! ;-)
CavalierLady
Wow!! I'm stunned! This creature is so magnificent and so is your photograph! Such clarity and yet just enough softness, and of course, great DOF. Your images just blow me away. Your cameras and lenses must truly be awesome, as is your skill!!