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 (40)
rmtagg
wow! AMAZING!
Fred255
Super photo, as always!
artaddict2
Beautiful image, stunning detail and a quality presentation
jeroni
otra excelente captura muy bella
BorisB
Fabulous portrait and excellent exposure, great!!
nongo
Incredibly cool shot Danny!!!!! What a beautiful bird!!!!!!
RobyHermida
Muy hermosa Dani!!!!! eres un verdadero maestro!!!!
iaacf
Fabulous shot Danny... The Norther Gannet itselves is so beautiful already but the picture you made of it sure is a honour to the bird
fredster66
Gorgeous shot.
toddaking
Nice picture. Todd
JaneEden
Simply and truly magnificent dear Danny - hugs Jane xx
MikeB
Danny, Simply amazing capture as always!! I especially love the stories you include with your photos. I believe it enhances the picture and the viewers experience Thank You for sharing
mhyrdin
Your shots of Gannet are always so amazing ! It's perfect once more ...
WindchimePhotography
Simply beautiful as always!
bpclarke
These birds are so gorgeous. I saw my first ones on Kauai. Superb capture. Bunny
MrsLubner
How is it you have such a great knack for capturing the eyes on these birds so well??? This is another incredible shot.
Gise
outstanding capture of that bird.
stuart83
Stunning capture Danny
gunsan
What a close up!!!!
MedTran39
Beautiful bird and super shot!
sharky_
Beautiful portrait. Aloha
aljaysart
Excellent capture, we have these nesting on the cliffs of Pembrokeshire.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fabulous portrait; have a very impressive detail....!!! Great lighting work...!!!
vlaaitje
wonderful portrait of this sunbathing bird !!
CavalierLady
What a wonderful POV from slightly above, beautiful clarity and detail!
KarmaSong
Extraordinary lighting and depth of field here, not to mention this elegant and most beautiful sea-bird.
dragonmuse
Cool angle and very nice detail.
kgb224
Awesome capture.
kansas
A wonderful photo. Very interesting info. Thanks.
Punaguy
Another beauty from you Danny...great shot! Aloha~