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)
Simpleworks
Truly awesome shot.
Miss Nancy
yes, or "juggler". they may be related to the extinct eagles of Aotearoa, which allegedly preyed on young humans. some of the giant eagles, e.g. the harpy, prey on primates.
Dinhi
Stunning capture! [=
kansas
An amazing photo of this red-faced king of the air. Very aristocratic looking fellow.
nongo
Brilliant shot!!!!!!!!
Fotogen
The second I saw the thumb of this image before I looked at artist's name, I knew it was either from you or Jim. Excellent work Danny. The clarity, the POV and the sharpness. Can not get better than this.
kjpweb
Woah Danny - this time you've totally outdone yourself! This image is unbelievably good - not to mention the fine detail! The posture has human quality! Well - there it goes - into my fav's! Look at my avatar - that salute is yours only for today!
valcali
Wow...I've never seen this bird before. Excellent shot. ;o)
Punaguy
Not just sharp birds but their story to go with them.....Thanks Dan, you've shown me many birds I wouldn't have seen through your images! On par, as usual! Aloha!
frankie96
Zoom in for a really detailed image..great shot..have never even heard of this breed of eagle...
Niha
Wow!! What a shot! EXCElLENT!!!!!!! Bravo!!
romanceworks
Oh, my, what an amazing bird and awesome shot! Looks like an old English barrister with a wig. :o) CC
Dalyn
Nice one Danny
DJB
You must have a good place to see these excellent birds. This is very impressive. Almost looks human with the Washington style hair..
newleaf
Brilliant POV. Looks like a Statesman of somewhere important
erlandpil
I like it very nice portrait erland
Flannelman
Excellent photo, thanx for the share ;-)
Corwin13
A perfect shot! Thanks for that!
joannabowyer
fabulous capture, the face is lovely and crisp, gorgeous close up...excellent
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and fantastic photo of creative POV my friend....!!!!
tizjezzme
Soooooooooo pretty!!! Love the POV !!
Margana
Masterfully done,Danny. Bravo.-M :^)
sharky_
Wow! Super-Awesome. Any closer and you'll knock that bird down. Beautiful work. Aloha
Photocorderie
Beautiful work. superb photography. cheer
Littlejock
Very busy was this eagle in the hairdresser.. Super shoot my friend. and Very exquisite shoot
wildgoha
oh mother ! you have amazing friends ;-) another amazing and danger proud bird - and photo os soooo beauty - I just posted your falcon ;-) Thank you soooo much
cricri99
merveille de la nature , merveilleuse photo. superbe!!
mps
Great shot.
RedundantlyAbundant
I have never even heard of one of these...very cool looking bird...and an excellent shot
Georgy
Hello! This is an amazing shot!!!