Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne,Ă‚Â Ă‚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.Ă‚Â It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent.Ă‚Â It is as if Monet had been told that the reasonĂ‚Â why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes.Ă‚Â Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans.Ă‚Â Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.Ă‚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.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument.Ă‚Â After all, art is made by artists and not by tools.Ă‚Â Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion.Ă‚Â 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)
tallpindo
One hardly thinks of this eagle and entropy in one session much less in the same archive. Careful science has had very little influence on exploitation. It is like watching a child given up for adoption on the playground.
sharky_
Good news to hear that they are out of the danger zone and hope it continues to improve. Excellent shot. Aloha
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo and impressive message my friend.....!!!!!
Fred255
A brilliant photo for such a good cause!
cbender
what a brilliant capture... awesome!!!
Firesnuffer
Fantastic shot, beautifully timed!
romanceworks
Yes, we have to champion the survival of these wonderous creatures and celebrate freedom for all animals. A superb capture - so full of spirit. CC
Digitaleagle
Fabulous shot awesome detail on this wonderful bird, also a great cause, thanks for sharing!!!!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
A pclear photo very pristine with a very striking subject. The bird is amazing :) Cathy xoxoxo
Bill_Wa
Don't worry folks, the Earth was here long before we were, and will be around long after we have gone the way of the Dodo. Sorry, but looking at it from a purely scientific point of view the whole Global Warming, Earth in crisis scare is just that. A scare. It's hot, it's trendy, but a lot is just scientifically inaccurate. And it's really nothing more than an attack on capitialism and production. Want to live like they did in the 1800's, go ahead, as for me, I like my Hummer, I'll eat my grilled on the backyard grill Hamburgers, and I'll burn my 60 watt incandesants. Cool Picture though. The Bald Eagle letting those who wish us ill, "Bring it on!"
foxxmulder70
I can’t get over the clarity that in this capture! This is truly an amazing shot!
dorothylee
It's wonderful when our photos can be used to make a difference in the world and encourage the preservation of endangered living creatures on this earth. Sometimes man forgets that as the animals start to disappear it's just a matter of time before we're gone too - balance in nature is very important. Kudos on donating this wonderful image to a worthy cause!
PeeWee05
Fantastic shot, again about the signature, it's a real shame. At the same time, well done for being a stand up guy, and getting BBC to use your image is def an achievement, well done.
aquablue
Excellent pic !!!!!!!
lizzibell
Great capture...
mark.spooner
Beautiful capture, excellent expression and detail!
RobyHermida
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! ESPECTACULAR!!!
fredster66
Very impressive image!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary ! Crystal clear.
stuart83
Lead by example is always a noble gesture & a great way to introduce people to conservation, superb capture Stuart
bubu78
stupefying clarity and sharpness for this eagle. Like also the harmony with the background
Gor111
Wowwww he looks so beautiful and proud! Fantastic really!!!
Punaguy
Nice work here Dan...I'm sure they will be happy to use this beauty..Well done! Aloha~
CavalierLady
Time is short, I can't catch up on all your images, but your eagles are among my favorites of your images, and we are also glad that the eagle is no longer endangered. You captured his magnificent spirit... splendid!