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 (44)
PatNoone
Great shot, where is it taken? I was lucky enough to spot a red kite last week in Peterborough UK, alas did not have my snapper with me.
zoren
very nice, interesting info...
kaijra
Great Shot!!! Gratulation Kaijra
GiMi53
Ooooh, I know a few places in South Belgium where a black kite couple is living for the summer.... capturing (with my camera) one of them is becoming my personal challenge for the coming months ! Excellentissime shot, Danny !
Zorg1955
Yes Dan the "Milan noir" can be easily seen in south of France, arround ponds and lakes. Excellent shot !
Janiss
Gorgeous pict! Taken at the rice moment!
MrsLubner
You have really captured the brilliant lines of power on this bird. The rounded surfaces are marvelous. So handsome the bird - so wonderful the photo!
PeeWee05
Again I am in awe. Stunning focus and detail. I would've cropped the dark line off the top of the shot and then it would be a perfect compo.
BibbyBear
I'm with Vera.... in awe completely! Excellent details. Brilliant. xx
mark.spooner
Beautiful work!
mhyrdin
I saw a lot of black kite last week in south of France(it's spring migration toward north now) but i have never succeeded such a good shot ... This capture is really great ! bravo !
perspective
Impressive capture! Always a pleasure to look at your gallery! And I love the Discovery Channel-esque presentation, keep 'em comin!
lior
Excellent capture,so wonderful render!
Littlejock
Wonderful on fly. Excellent details. I hope you like the others big birds I posted...Your quality is a reference for me. Hugs
nattarious
WOW!! Nice capturing techniques here Dan!! The frozen one! :D Love the dof a lot Mr. yes you are a master, thank you for the post, your comment on your dedi. No worries, i knew you were busy and one day you will see it :) Regarding this post here, i will send you a pm with a link, sigh! Have a nice day sir JOE
kansas
Super shot of this fellow flying. Thanks for the info.
Tamela.J.
OMG Gorgeous shot in flight!!! HUGZ! Tamela
bpclarke
Fantastic capture! The colors and the details are outstanding. Bunny
BorisB
A marvelous bird and a wonderful pose, great!!
MedTran39
Fantastic shot of an awesome bird!
dgrits
Beautiful! Simply beautiful!!
gunsan
Are there any creatures so perfectly designed by mother Nature than birds?? Perfectly captured too!
Punaguy
Clean catch and some great facts on this raptor. You got these bird shots wired Dan~ Aloha~
lizzibell
Awesome shot...
sharky_
Captured in flight... Excellent. Aloha
kenwas
Great capture.
tallpindo
I flick back and forth in the bird book just to separate the vultures from the ospreys. This is quite a capture of motion. He's got some speed and focus.
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful shot and photo too Daniel....!!! Beautiful colors.....!!!!
Hendesse
What a fantastic capture of this eagle in flight. Perfectly done, superb!!
kjpweb
You nailed that one good! Excellent!