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 (51)
nfrocer
Wow! Amazing portrait of this eagle, beautiful light!
Richardphotos
one can not get more clear than that.exceptional timing and quality
LudyMelltSekher
@>--->--- Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Photography.Impressive!! Congratulations with all my heart!! Every day your work is more beautiful!!! A million stars deserves this artwork, **** (Thanks you very much for the nice comments,they are very estimated for my) Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy@>--->---
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and very impressive photo...!!! Fabulous detail my friend....!!
Chaos911
a master shot!!! 5 Stars from me :)
carlx
Wow!!! Amazing portrait!!! Thanks for share!!!
natalieb
Amazing light and detail, a masterpiece! Goes straight to my favs!
mhyrdin
This is the better shot i have ever seen of this eagle !!! I am really impressed!
Janiss
Amazing shot!
GiMi53
Fantastic expression, so well captured ! Bravo Danny !
kenwas
A wonderful capture!
MrsLubner
I love this 3/4 view. Such depth and detail is presented in wonderful lighting conditions. Just stellar!
sema_fox
Smart quality!!!!!!!
Ger50
such a wonderful bird, with perfect details, soon I can make such kind of shots as well
Margana
As you should be renowned for these fabulous images of yours. This one is just magnificent, Danny.
FriedaFelicia
Marvelous image. So much details, very sharp and very expressive!
elmurray
This is absolutely awesome. A truly wonderful capture Danny. Bravo!!
kansas
A grand portrait of this magnificent bird.
romanceworks
Never get tired of seeing your photos of this magnificent bird. This is one of your best. CC
Zorg1955
Wonderfull capture Dany !
BibbyBear
Fantastic capture Danny with wonderful features and expression. Excellent work. xx
Littlejock
Perfect portrait, the colours and POV is perfect. I envy you with this pics. Congrtulations
mark.spooner
Brilliant!
tr4cey
WOW. Awesome! I think I'm gonna have to go there...
bpclarke
What an amazing portrait you have done here. Superb capture! Bunny
dragonmuse
Wow.. Looks like the cover for one of those coffee table books. Excellent job :)
itsumama
WOW! That's awesome!!! The detail and clarity are spectacular and he definitely has an opinion!!! :o)b
RobyHermida
Dani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!very impressive photo...!!! Jope!!!! Roby ;O)
alhak
fantastic shot! very regal
nikolais
Daniel, just seen Cheyenne by Nameless Wilderness. Is that a brandname for the American Bald Eagle? Then why do they call him/her bald? Does this only refer to the old ones? Feeling totally confused and helpless. Except that, the portrait is really wonderful.