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 (52)
MedTran39
Great shot!
Margana
So magnificent, Danny. I love how realistic and yet painterly this is. Sigh ...it puts my Harris Hawk to shame... :^( -M ;^)
kenwas
What a stunning "portrait" Danny! Superb stuff.
LudyMelltSekher
{@}~Hello my dear friend, Wowww!!! What a beautiful photography,excelent work, Wonderful,Wonderful,Wonderful, Super Wonderful!!!Congratulations!!! A million stars from me!!!**** Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hug and kiss in Your sweet heart. (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
Tobak30
Very nice shot. the post pro does make this pic more like a painting. But the painting gives a great effect. If the bird was mirrored in the pic it could work as a backround on any computer too.
Zorg1955
The sky in background is fantastic here ! Of course you had an excellent idea to add this atmosphere here Danny , that goes so well with expression and pose and this eagle ! Wonderfull work !
iaacf
The atmospher is not bad but to be honest with you.. I think your pictures can do without any effect. This one is no exception I think.
jedink
atmosphere is perfect, great photo mate
spiderwebb
oh yes, you got it RIGHT!
Loloe
Wow!!!! fantastic image, the atmosphere is great!!!!!!!! for my favs!!! Thank you and bravo Danny!!!
MrsLubner
A very dramatic shot! The backdrop is a perfect match for the hawk. Great job.
tommorules
Great postwork mate, really lifts the image. Shot at 40mm according to the exif; unless thats from the composite background you were very close!
Littlejock
I love this POV and the postowrk with colour and atmosphere work perfectly. We did the same bird today.. Hugs
vulcanccit
wow, I love that background with this shot, perfect lighting....
TwoPynts
Very dramatic Danny, a bit on the dark and flat side when viewed on my monitor at 700 pix wide though. Otherwise lovely and it looks better at full size.
Firesnuffer
I think you've captured the escense of the hunter in this shot... steadfast, determined, not to be denied! I love the darkness and forboding nature of this one!!
spm91g
Awesome!!
gunsan
What a mood you caught here Danny, just wonderfully spooky, and the bird so beautiful!
tizjezzme
OMGosh Danny ... this one has me FLOORED!!! Not many photo's better than this!!!!!
Biffowitz
This guy looks like he's ready to eat. Fab capture, and the postwork adds a little drama too!!
drag
Well it was the backdrop on the thumb that caught my eye. And it really adds excitement to this beautiful bird of prey.
Janiss
Such fabulous shot and wonderfull dark atmosphere!
alhak
wonderful shot, the atmosphere blended in beautifully
Boofy
I'm totally stunned at this pic! it is just sooooo wonderful. You have the pose and compositition of the subject perfect and the background balanced spot on in placement and style for a wonderfully moody presentation. Love it! Jen
frogster
Outstanding shot.
sharky_
Like your work here. Very impressive and beautiful.... Aloha
jadench
Looks like you got it right to me. Spectacular capture!
unstrung65
...great composition and presentation --you got it right.
MaydaMason
wonderful eagle capture... and so moody! the sky is really very beautyful
mhyrdin
a perfect postwork for a fantastic composition and a well seen mood ! Bravo