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 (52)
dragonmuse
As always, another excellent wildlife shot.
gargoyle84
Fantastic shot! Beautiful bird and a perfect portrait of it! Thanks for the information, too! :^)
gunsan
Incredible in detail and clairity. I can feel it in my hands, how it would feel to gently strike this bird with just one finger.And the light....mmmmmm!
Punaguy
Nice detail in this diving bird Dan...I would love to capture them feeding! Aloha~
Boofy
I love that intent eye, nothing escapes this one I'll bet!
lior
Ce portrait est vraiment superbe:une merveille! Have a nice Day, Lior
MrsLubner
That eye is fascinating. You really brought that out and gave it a life of its own. Wonderful portrait.
Gor111
A gorgeous looking bird photography! Wonderfully taken!!!
nikolais
love the way the shadows fall on the guy's head. superb as always, Daniel!
erlandpil
Wonderfult light and color,beautifult picture erland 5++++
Fred255
Very good, just a shame you cropped the top of his head off.
tallpindo
If the fish are out there we will get them! I would like to hear it's cry. Seabirds are so mournful.
elmurray
A stunning image, Danny and I just love the dappled lighting. Bravo!
KarmaSong
Seems to me this bird is a 'fou de Bassan' in my native language...Wonderful capture of the majesty and beauty of this gannet..awesome light in this scene as well...Excellent in every respect, Daniel :-)
mark.spooner
A lovely capture, excellent detail.
Digitaleagle
Beautiful bird awesome image.
Stringy
Never realised they could dive that deep Danny! They seem to hit the water with such speed. natures dive bombers. Lovely shot!
Charberry
This bird is paint worthy! Yes, I love to paint birds. My favorite. Excellent capture. :o)
iaacf
Wow.. extraordinary portrait !.. Really great.
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend Daniel, Precious and brilliant Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork, "especialy eagles" is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery A million stars from me. ** (Thanks you very much for you comments, very estimated for my) Have a wonderful day,Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@
aljaysart
Excellent Capture.
CavalierLady
Beautiful portrait! Incredible light and the soft focus is sublime.