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 (39)
Fred255
Another very good photo. I have spent the afternoon walking along the Basingstoke Canal taking pictures of ducks. Most are not too good, the ducks move to fast. Any tips?
Ionel
Very, very beautiful picture!
mps
Wonderful shot of this bird.
mhyrdin
Nothing to say !! Too beautifull !
busi2ness
Excellent POV and clarity. Wonderful to know one species still hanging in there by evolutionary means.
RedundantlyAbundant
This is a good looking bird and an excellent photograph!
Loloe
Wow!!! Another fantastic portrait !!!! Bravo!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive, wonderful & fantastic realization Daniel......!!!!!
kurtsart
Fantastic Detail and a beautiful creature!
BtB
A very beautiful and simple portrait. It's super sharp too.
Valentin
Such a wonderful bird, it looks so proud!!!
gunsan
The redhed of the birds of prey, beautifully captured!
nongo
Very handsome guy!!!!!! A survivor indeed!! Excellent work Danny!!!!!
CavalierLady
Look at the intense and fierce pride in the look of the eye! Magnificent shot!
BorisB
Really a beauty and a gorgeous portrait, excellent!!
tommorules
Great, candid pose and stunning colours. I can never get used to their call, that high pitched 'mew', it doesn't sound right for such a majestic bird!
monjo71
Beautiful close-up Danny. Exquisite lighting! John
kansas
A spectacular shot. Thanks again.
Squid123
So very beautiful!!!
Ger50
WOW !!!!! what a beauty, such a gorgeous details, well done
amberlite
that's one good looking buzzard!
vlaaitje
wonderful bird, gorgeous details...and such a wonderful framing
Littlejock
Colour, lighting and details is the best. Super pic
SophiaDeer
What a beautiful and regal bird!!
redchilicat
Gorgeous shot with perfect clarity!
Fotogen
Danny, One work, Breath taking. WOWWWWWW... I looks like a studio shot but I don't think it is looking at the reflection in the eyes. Awsome photograph as well as amazing presentation of it.
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
kimariehere
gorgeous capture !! what a wonderful profile shot of this beautiful bird of prey !!
kjpweb
You must pay out a lot of bribes to get such models! And it's worth it! This one is just out of this world beautiful! Good that not all perspectives are bleak! The salute of my avatar goes to you!! Hands down!
sharky_
Very nice capture... Excellent. Aloha