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)
Leeco
A marvelous capture. I am mesmerized at the details of this wonderous bird. Seems to me that by the time one has uploaded 800 images with such consistant artristry, one knows when and where to crop, despite what the bird thinks, lol. I definitely think this is a perfect example of that. Your images inspire, your techniques impress, your participation enriches everyone at RR. It will be with admiration that I add this to my favs. Thanks for sharing. Lee
sharky_
Very nice and clear. Aloha
kansas
Outstanding photo. Congrats on your 800th upload. What a joy for me each time I see your photos as the years have gone by.
jedink
Gratulations on 800 mate. Your an inspiration.
gunsan
Congrats to the 800 Danny! I am glad you did not made him fit the frame, gives the opportunity to view the gorgeous texture details even better!
MaydaMason
perfect sharpness and black background! well seen
helanker
LOLLLL Methusalem Kjweb :)))))) What a wonderful shot of this bird. Such a clarity and light. Bravo ! And congratulations with your 800 th. :)))
L33tace
congrats on your 800th!
Mondwin
Really a delightful portrait!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Punaguy
Yeah Danny!! I had to laugh at the title before I even saw the image, quite hilarious! Then as usual your image just blows me away..such a clean capture, I must say I'm impressed with this shot. But then you work is always clean, and your descriptions make it a learning experience each time I look. Congrats Dan, you are a great asset to this site and I for one am glad to call your friend...Keep up your wonderful images, and here's to another 800! Aloha~
tallpindo
You need help from the pelican. ( His beak can hold more than his belly can) I am thinking that with seagulls on the wane and locusts taking over that egrets might replace passenger pigeons on the firing line.
Zorg1955
Happy 800th Dan ! But I'm afraid I could never have enought time te see all of them ! ;-)))
Fred255
Happy 800th! A super photo here, even if you can not get it all in frame. A little tip pull back! :)
Richardphotos
a huge congratulation on an most excellent gallery of 800. todays is an awesome addition
erlandpil
Good work my friends erland
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and spectacular portrait of great detail my friend....!!! Congratulatiosn for the your 800th post.....!!!!
romanceworks
A maarvelous shot for # 800/ CC
elmurray
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an absolutely awesome shot to celebrate your 800th!! In the words of Tina Turner: "You're simply the best"!!! I am so looking forward to the next 800. Eileen xxx
Janiss
Congratulations for this marvelous 800th Upload! Again fantastic shot Dany!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Amazing Danny !
spm91g
Congrats!! Great image!!
rockstrider
Congratulations on the 800th! I think this shot is excellent and that you were just being very brave on the cropping! A fantastic capture with such wonderful details!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Omg that's wide lol! Great closeup! Thank you for sharing :) Cathy xoxoxo
goido
Very crisp and beautiful!!!
tizjezzme
Excellent Dan... I have to laugh you can't fit the entire thing in the frame LOL I would love to have a chance at capturing one of these! Congrats on the 800th one, too !!
kurtsart
Fantastic Danny!!!! BTW, tis been awhile since I visited your home page.. Love it!
hairyface
Great shot Dan, super detail.
lizzibell
Nice capture...
Digitaleagle
Excellent image, excellent detail!!!!!!!
Gor111
Congratulation on your 800th upload! This pelika has been wonderfully taken! A beautiful bird portrait!!!