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 (66)
Lalani
Gorgeous photo and congrats on being an oldtimer ;)
nfrocer
I love it, congrats to your 800th!
jocko500
super cool here
Hendesse
Stunning capture, the details are fantastic. Congrats on your 800th upload!!
Firesnuffer
Now this one is SUPURB, brilliant in fact! What a pose!
mps
Congratulations on number 800. You sure do wonderful work.
sema_fox
As always quality at height!!!!
aangus
Gold watch time auld yin! Great shot to mark your 800th upload, hope theres plenty more to come, regards Anthony
auntietk
Congratulations on 800! And just a month shy of five years, as well. Both milestones worth noticing! Great image - the colors ARE quite stunning! Just beautiful.
tofi
A big congratulations first off, on your 800th upload! That is phenomenal! Your artwork has been masterful all the way up to this point, and I'm excited and anxious to see more of it! This is a superb photograph... beautiful texture you have captured, as the beak and the feathers are so greatly defined. The colours are brilliant, very delicate and contrast very nicely with the background. Marvellous artistry! Congratulations, yet again!
mark.spooner
Beautiful detail and texture! Congrats on your 800th!
dorothylee
I bet that beak would make a great abstract photo - interesting colors and patterns in there. Outstanding bird portrait as always. Congrats on the 800th upload!
Syrup
Excellent! :B eaver !
tr4cey
WOWWWWWWWWW... Awesome. And congrats on your 800th!
vlaaitje
Congratulations on number 800 !! Yes I like this impressive bird, the colour is awesome the beak has such a wonderful patterns.....and then the feathers.....soft like silk... about your website: yes, it is good to see how many work it is.......lol....and about Klaus.....o yes, his server is super, you can't have a better one, but more the personal advice and help he give to us is an extra bonus.....thanks for that Klaus
viper
Congrats on your 800th, Beautiful capture I am just in awe over the detail I could sit here and count feathers if I wanted to.
Dianthus
Congratulations on turning 800 today. Now that is old. Hope to witness another 800 uploads Danny. Brilliant image and details are excellent:)
Littlejock
Congratulations for your 800post. Outstanding and impressive details and colours. here.. perfect. Thank you again for your big reference to me with your birds pics. I hope look many more pics of you. Hugs. Luis
BorisB
A gorgeous portrait with amazing textures!!
dragonmuse
Way to go on 800. Beautiful capture with such detail and colour.
nongo
Gosh Danny, amazing textured details, I can see why it's Ilona's favorite!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 800th milestone, that's quite an achievement to be proud of!!!!! You are an inspiration to us all, thanks for all your behind the scenes hard work, I know it's quite a job!!!!!! Excellent image my friend!!!!!!
Silvra
Das sind fantastische Details und herzlichen Glueckwunsch zu NR.800!
MrsLubner
800 stellar shots that amaze and entertain... Thank you! I love this shot. I can study the skin under the beak and throat. It makes more sense now why and how this can expand as much as it does. Excellent as all your shots seem to be...
bclaytonphoto
Nice work Dan..
kjpweb
Good one - now with #800 we can officially call you Methusalem! Great detail and textures on this image! And I'm already curious about #1600!! And thanks for the kind words! Cheers, old chap!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend, Really magnificent Photography, Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!A million stars from me!!!**** Have a wonderful day, Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
alhak
Huge happy 800th...wonderful shot
stuart83
Stunning detail & congratulations on #800 Danny Stuart
RobyHermida
Espectacular Dani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Felices 800!!!!
MedTran39
Such an awesome bird and great job even if you didn't get all of his beak. #800 - that's lots of pictures - Congrats!