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 (55)
Krox1437
Great photo.
eldana07
WONDERFUL!!!! Thank you! Best regards, Dana
rocio-de-miel
Amazing animal!!! It´s a beautiful and expressive shot. Congratulations!!
TwoPynts
What a stern gaze. Yep, the sheen on the beak is a nice touch, wonderful detail and tonal range as always!
kansas
A magnificent bird. Wonderful photo. Congrats on your son's wedding.
Fred255
He looks very proud, super photo details nd focus spot on!
nfrocer
What a shot, fantastic details.
GiMi53
Gepeto1
superbe exellent travail
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and impressive portrait Daniel.....!!! Fantastic work.....!!!
sharky_
Nice pose... Beautiful. Aloha
Ionel
Excellent capture!!!
Firesnuffer
Aww, this is amazing... such a majestic pose and that beak(!) looks as if it's been polished! Just terrific!
mark.spooner
Very nice close-up!
kimariehere
oh yes what a gorgeous eagal with that shiny beak! he looks so expressive and determined!!! beautifully shot!!
MrsLubner
Gorgeous eagle portrait and the profile is a stunning way to do it. Great background. Wonderful postwork.
BorisB
I love these gorgeous portraits, such a power, excellent!!
ascrazy
wow, superb portrait:-)
carlx
Wonderful and very detailed eagle portrait!!! Superb capture!!!
Onslow
Nice detail :)
Hendesse
Superb shot, stunning details and wonderful colors. Excellently done!
monjo71
Awesome close-up Danny. Superb work.
42n8
Fantastic capture love the colours the water certainly gives the beak a lovely sheen. Great work.
MedTran39
Awesome shot of a super eagle
gunsan
I love the eyes of these majestic creatures. Wonderful shot as always!
OldHippieKeyboard
Great clarity and DOF. That beak with the reflections looks polished! Beautiful capture!
KarmaSong
A powerful capture, illustrating your special gift of seizing the right moment to shoot when dealing with these fantastic birds of prey. Just amazing !
Anjour
Beautiful shot...bravo!!!:o)
BibbyBear
A fantastic capture again Danny. The pose is brilliant and his glare ... terrifying!! The glisten on his beak really does add something special. Wonderful. xx
tizjezzme
oh, what a PRETTY BIRD. What a great photo Danny .. I love it!