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 (35)
inshaala
hang on - i thought you were from the UK - what you doing in the states? or was this a hawkers? Very intent look this guy has. Crisp shot and as always an interesting read :)
Gora
stunning capture! Its amazing how their feathers look so soft, but I reckon it would remove your digits if you tried to check :) Lovely DOF, job well done.
Zacko
Hawks are just gorgeous...not to mention how cool that name sounds...hawk...really cool name fitting for such an amazing bird. Excellent capture as always. #:o)
marybelgium
fantastic capture ! so clear and so crisp ... interesting too ! Bravo !
1010
We have several redtails here and they are beautiful to watch. Except when the darn crows torment them...... Beautiful........
Biffowitz
Fantastic capture, such a regal looking bird!!
st_fish
Beautiful capture of this majestic looking bird!! Such hectic eyes and beek! Thanks for this one! Have a great day! 8;o)
wely46
A magnificent proud bird. And a absolutely magnificent picture. Uploaded it to my favourite images.
TwoPynts
Wow Danny, what a lovely raptor portrait. My only suggestion here would be to slightly adjust the curves to brighten up the image a tad. Thanks for the info!
kjpweb
What a portrait. I go with TwoPynts in that it might need some postwork enhancement - but other than that it's a jewel.
romanceworks
Such an excellent portrait shot of such an exquisite hawk. CC
creanum
Super regard
_Guffi_
Beautiful bird, looks very focused. Stunning shot.
vlaaitje
what a details, superB......love the plumage
monjo71
A superb capture Danny. Just beautiful!
BorisB
Excellent work and a gorgeous bird!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful shot of impressive detail......!!!
busi2ness
Impressive bird and the pose nothing but intimidating. All these aspects well captured in great detail.
Loloe
Wow!!! he's so beautiful!!!! stunning capture! Bravo!!!
RondaJ
Beautiful photo.....Excellent work.....(0: ~R~
gs1953
Stupenda immagine!
mermaid
a study of character on this pretty bird!
kansas
An excellent shot. Wonderful detail.
Sekadhar
Superb - highest, as always!*****!
Ladyhawk
oh wow you are so lucky,this is one bird thats on my life list for birding, about the biggest raptour in Canada, one of the most regal raptour's in my eye's this is a amazing shot of such a beautifull raptour, bravo!!!!!!(V)!!!!!!!:0D @-}--
nongo
Brilliant catch Danny!!!!!!
sharky_
Love the bird portrait. Excellent. Aloha
short_ribs
Stunning shot! The quality in this is beyond words! SIGH Thanks for sharing buddy! :) Hope you are keeping well!
erlandpil
You do it again,great picture erland
Shucoda
wow! this does look very regal.. Excellent capture, well done mate :)