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 (42)
Hendesse
What a stunning capture, the cry of the eagle. He's really majestic. Excellent details and DOF. A perfect shot!!
vulcanccit
STUNNING INDEED!
mark.spooner
A beautiful capture, excellent composition!
Zorg1955
Yes it is , the colours of it's feathers are simply wonderfull ....Another great wildlife close up Dan !
spm91g
Absolutely stunning capture!!
BibbyBear
Well, stunning was the first word that sprang to mind, but as everyone else seems to have the same response...... how about, superb, fantastic, brilliant to name a few other adjectives to describe this awesome capture. This is a brilliant capture with the fine textures of the feathers and the top focus on the eye and beak area. Great DOF. Excellent shot Dan. xx
Janiss
Oh la la.... such beak.... gorgeous pict Dan!
Onslow
Reminds me of my boss - only kidding :D Nice image Danny - super moment and usual high standard of capture.
MaliCelestine
Wow he looks pissed! Great shot!! Such great detail and color.
GiMi53
Another impressive eagle portrait ! Excellent photo, Danny... And thanks for the always interesting explanation !
vlaaitje
very clear eye, love the feathers around the beak....well done
Mayliah
Oh wow..wow...and wow.. You can even see his "chin hairs." This is magnificent.
Radlafx
Ah yes, Thank you for a wonderful image and excellent explanation.
Littlejock
Impressive details and very clear.. Thank you for the reference. Hugs. Luis
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid photo my friend....!!!!
Blush
Perfect capture as always Fantastic shot Hugs Susan~
mps
Well caught. I love how you caught him in mid speak as it were.
MrsLubner
So much attitude! Marvelous. I saw a penguin up close today - as in only 1 1/2 feet from it and no glass between us. Wouldn't you know I didn't have my camera. LOL Story of my life I guess - always a missed opportunity, but then, more opportunities are on the way.
Xanthmann
Love your work! Fantastic as always!
BorisB
Really a "serious" pose, very impressive!!
inshaala
as always an interesting read and a stunning accompanying shot :) Although that out of place feather does seem to corroborate the "scruffy" label ;)
krickerd
This is stock quality! Webshots, Dreamstime, or Bigstock photo would love it!
Boofy
I absolutely loooove that peircing golden eye! it's clarity is supurb and adds that 'Wow" factor that people talk about. That bit of 'scruff' is just so cute, sort of balances the fierceness of the pose. Great stuff. jenny
KFG
excellent !
Margana
I love the intensity of this capture. You can almost hear his cry. Excellent done, Danny. -M :^)
nattarious
WOW!! What a capture Dan!! Love the pose of your model screaming! Waaaaaaa'aa'aa I will get you :)) Awesome details and POV! Thank you.. Please check your PM :D JOE
kenwas
Just love these creatures. Super!
sharky_
Such a beautiful shot of this eagle. Excellent job. Aloha
prionbrain
Most amazing and marvelling capture!!! The cry of an eagle!!! Most excellent! HAt off!
kjpweb
Well - maybe they mean his attitude, when talking of scruffy... :) Great shot - focus on the eye couldn't be any better!