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)
stuart83
Stunning capture, postwork is very dramatic, love it Stuart
kjpweb
A work of art, Danny - seems you did quite right! Fantastic and theatrical! Kudos!
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely impressive work my friend....!!!
elmurray
That is a very dramatic shot of this Harris Hawk and I think the post-work is great. Another brilliant capture Danny! Eileen xx
BibbyBear
Well I certainly think you got the atmosphere right!! Excellent capture of this magnificent bird with wonderful colours and textures. xx
Longrider
The photoshop additon is perfect, it adds a cool mood and a painted feel to the image imo. Nice composition also. A pleausure to view.10+++++
erlandpil
Outstanding shot., I agree here erland
lizzibell
Beautiful photo...
mark.spooner
Fantastic!
Ionel
This is masterfully done! Bravo!!!
kansas
A beautiful picture. The bird is wonderful. I like the atmosphere you created.
Sekadhar
You got it right! Super shot!*****!
Osipenkov
Superb!!! 5+ It's my favorite!
SoulSearcherr
clappingggggggggg...bravo Danny..one of your best..love the added touch..S
GOLDILOCKSUK
Impressive! The bird and the shot you have taken :) Cathy xoxoxo
carlx
Awesome hawk portrait!!! Wonderful capture!!!
nikolais
the overall feel is just great. no need to speak of details.
dragonmuse
The sky behind it lends an ominous and powerful mood.. perfect for this magnificent creature.
monjo71
The background adds a creat dramatic element to this one. Great work Danny!
maggiemai
Oooh ...I love the way he is against the sky like that! Excellent image! I thought you had just struck gold until I read you added in the atmosphere yourself...I'd never have known if you hadn't told us. That's because you did an outstanding job in photoshop!! :-) Beautiful!
kenmo
Stunning shot....a real beauty...!!!
cameraobscura2
Perfect in every way. I feel as though the Knights of the Round Table are close by as it has a medival touch. Thank you for sharing. egmont