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 (60)
stuart83
An awesome looking Eagle, beautifully captured, I never seen one of these birds anywhere, thanks for sharing Stuart
nelsone
Allow me to be the first: What a pic! The angle, the size, the perfect clarity, and that imperious expression! Maybe it's anthropomorphic, but it's hard not to imbue these fearless predators with superhuman qualities. And on top of all that, I've never seen anything like this snake eagle before - Thanks for all the info.
marybelgium
very very impressive !!!
busi2ness
You were a very fortunate man to have captured this fine specimen so clear. The reds are aglow on the full size version. Fantastic capture.
dbyrd
Great, crisp shot. You whole portfolio is wonderful!
mark.spooner
Beautiful work!
Hendesse
Outstanding clear and detailled shot. Looks very impressive. Fantastic photograph!!
BorisB
Really an amazing portrait, looks a little scary, very well done!!
rainbows
Sublime capture, Danny!! Never seen its like in my life. Fearsome looking bird. Hugs. Di.
qmont
Absoutly amazing shot, one very proud looking creature, awsome work my friend............
gs1953
che spettacolo!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Alucinante ! Extraordinary shot.
spiderwebb
beautiful shot old friend my heart soars~
kenwas
An amazing creature that I have not seen before. Thank you!
PhrankPower
Just amazing. That's the last thing a snake sees before being eaten.
vlaaitje
excellent proud bird !!! Love the red around the beak....
nathalie06
Terrible portrait of this Eagle Danny ! Very strange this red color on his face, he seems more impressive. Never seen this sort of Eagle before. He must be a terrific predator ! Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs
antong
Wow - what an excellent photo. These birds always seem to evade my lens. So crisp - this is the first time I actually see the head so clear! Nice contrasts between all the colours. Thanks for sharing!
1010
What an impressive bird, awesome shot Danny!
Biffowitz
Incredible detail, zoomed in it looks spectacular. It's a beautiful bird of prey for sure, and a grand capture!!
bpclarke
What an outstanding capture! The detail and color are excellent and do this magnificent bird great justice. Bunny
Joko-Style
wow excellent, fantastic quality in your shots!
Firesnuffer
People will be talking about "danob quality" throughout the rest of history!!! Supurb!! He reminds me of an old sage in hood and robe.
amberlite
he is so handsome with that full head of feathers and stoic expression! super shot!
iaacf
Awesome picture..I like this one..
darktower
Great shot; thanks for sharing!
bclaytonphoto
wow Dan..this is stunning...all of the creatures personality is captured here..
CavalierLady
Outstanding! Superb creature and image. I've always like the sound of that eagle's name, it rolls off the tongue with such force and strength! I've never seen such a fine close up of one before.
babuinodeoro
Excellent portrait of this nobel bird
Sekadhar
WOW! What a face! Superb shot!*****!