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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (52)
OldHippieKeyboard
A powerful depiction of this beautiful bird. Fascinating how it goes through color changes as it matures. Your capture is, as usual, spot on. Bravo!
Hendesse
Excellent shot, fantastic details and expression!
MrsLubner
You just keep stunning me with things I never knew existed! This is an incredible bird and you got the right pov and light to show it's attributes off. :-) I love the puffed feathers, the touch of yellow in the beak, the set of the corners of the mouth and the "I mean business" expression. Stellar.
1010
He's stunning Danny!
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
UNIQUE!
Margana
I didn't know they change color. Beautiful shot, Danny. I especially like the slightly ruffled feathers.-M :^)
spm91g
Another brilliant capture!!!
RobyHermida
Excellent, very Beautiful!!! Bravo, Dani!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
BibbyBear
Oh I have so much that I could learn from you Danny - this is a spectacular shot of such an unusual eagle. Excellent details and the focus on it's face is spot on. xx
romanceworks
Oh my, this is magnificent!! CC
carlx
Awesome and wonderful portrait!!! Superb view!!!
Erynn
Wonderful shot :) He's really beautiful
aquablue
Magnifique bird !!! he has a such an expression !!!
Fred255
Excellent! He looks in deep thought. I wonder who he is thinking about?
aljaysart
Wow what a beatuful capture...
Stringy
Fascinating colours in those feathers. Very handsome bird and fine shot!
mark.spooner
A lovely piece of work!
rainbows
A superb capture, Danny. Such a magnificent Eagle. Your shot is spot on!! Love the detail and the colouring. Thanks for information too. Diane.
Onslow
A nice capture but now that leaves me having to search your gallery for the other shots at different stages :P
jedink
The plumage on his/her head makes it a very regal bird. Great photo mate.
Mayliah
Oh what a handsome, kingly bird. An amazing portrait..
gunsan
Fantastic creature, excellent shot of course!
iaacf
A beauty !
Cosme..D..Churruca
Bravo ! Extraordinary creature Danny.
GiMi53
Impressive portrait + as usual the right interesting comment ! Thank you, Danny for taking the time to help me with the identification of my hoverflies... I would love to have a drink with you !!
dragonmuse
Impressive creature. Love the detail.
babuci
Very facsinating bird, love the color mixing in a feathers
alhak
wonderful shot, i love the ruffled feathers
tizjezzme
such a pretty bird; this is a nice shot.
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend Dani, Beautiful Photography, Excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!A million stars from me!!!**** (Thanks you very much for you comments) Have a wonderful day, Hug in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->---