Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (54)
OldHippieKeyboard
What a striking photograph, Daniel! This is a truly majestic bird and your donation of this photo was very benevolent. I hope others will learn from your generosity. Without a doubt, this is a five-star capture!
SoulSearcherr
this is important to my heart too..S..
FrenchKiss
An incredible photo! Thank you for donating it to the conservation group.
Vik9740
incredible capture!!!!! Keep on fighting for our earth!
spm91g
Absolutely gorgeous capture!! Such an amazing bird of prey, they are so beautiful!! Great shot and awesome donation!! - Shawn
sema_fox
Specially for you the beak has opened, knowing that you will make a beautiful photo!!!!
jedink
Great detail, and yes indeedy, conservation 4tw. If only more people were as generous. Nice one mate.
Hendesse
Superb details, a fantastic shot. A very impressive pose you've captured!!
Scannerlight
Very beautiful details and such an awesome shot of a Bald Eagle. Photos like this are very helpful for me when creating my work. 5 stars Mike -
iaacf
A fantastic shot.. I agree with you.. I also am worried about what is going on in this world.
MrsLubner
Looked at this full view and the detail is astonishing. The small hair-like growths on the area just behind the massive beak, the open mouth that shows the serrated edges used to grip while the beak rips... just astonishing is all I can say. I am much impressed at your donation for a good cause. You back up what you speak... an honorable behavior to say the least.
BorisB
What a gorgeous and amazing portrait!!! Excellent work!
broadview
Another fantastic portrait. You could easily market a wildlife detail reference collection for texture artists. Fantastic!
kjpweb
Awesome capture and marvelous detail! Kudos for you and the cause!
tizjezzme
Wow, BEAUTIFUL shot here Daniel .. One of the best I've seen!
aljaysart
Awesome Capture...
rainbows
How close can you get! Majestic bird and sublime capture. Caring for our planet and all the creatures on it is a cause very close to my heart too. We have to have hope for the future... A work of great beauty. Outstanding photography. Diane.
elmurray
I have been watching the series Planet Earth and thought it was marvellous. This is a simply stunning image Danny and what a wonderful gesture on your part in support of this cause. Perhaps we should all take a leaf out of your book and then the endangered species of our Planet would have more chance of survival for generations to come. Wonderful work Danny!!
kenwas
Always an inspiration to see your work.
dragonmuse
Wonderful thing for you to do. I thank you for your contribution to helping this magnificent species :) /salute
vlaaitje
awesome shot, with excellent details !
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend Daniel, Really magnificent Photography, Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!I love the eagles!!! A million stars from me!!!**** (Thanks you very much for you comments) Have a wonderful day, Hug in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---
Flannelman
U da man ;-)
KarmaSong
Dia dhuit! Cén a chaoi an bhfuil tù?...I am flabbergasted looking at this gorgeous bird of prey and the capture you made of it, and feel impressed by your commitment to the preservation of Nature's riches. Tà sé sin go breà ! Slàn leat, JL
MedTran39
Great shot and so nice of you to be involved with preserving nature's riches.
alhak
excellent capture of this amazing beauty, what a lovely thing to do
zoren
perfect...........!
nongo
That's exactly what I love about you Danny, you are a true nature lover!!!!!! Excellent image!!!!!
kansas
A most wonderful photo.
Richardphotos
exceptional in both respects.very regal bird