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)
lior
Excellent capture,Danny,and wonderful composition,as always!
mhyrdin
Another fine shot ! I love birds of prey, thanks for sharing Dan ...
aljaysart
Excellent capture, and such a beautiful Bird.
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
erlandpil
Excellent picture erland
jeroni
Excellent picture
Gor111
Oh look at this proud looking bird! A fantastic portrait of him! Bravo!!!
rmtagg
So interesting! I love being able to see beautiful birds like this up close :)
OldHippieKeyboard
Stunningly detailed photo and fascinating info. Well done!
Digitaleagle
Awesome bird of pray, wonderful capture, detail and info., I really enjoy reading your comments very interesting.
MrsLubner
I did not guess this for a buzzard at all. That beak is not what I would expect. It looks much for like a hawk and its diet more like a crow or scrub jay. Amazing animal. Great look at him and wonderful information.
amlondono
So Close ! Fantastic shot , beautiful portrait ! Ana
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful photography as usual, Congratulations!A million stars from me!!!** (Many thanks for your comments my friend, your words helpme to continue Giant kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing. Ludy I so sorry to delay in signing but I am very sad by lost my mother
BorisB
A brilliant portrait, I love these gorgeous birds!!
Liam.
Excellent!
Gise
great capture and thanks for posting the very interesting info
WindchimePhotography
Another beautiful capture.
Ionel
Wonderful portrait!!!
nongo
Can you imagine how many insects it would take to fill these guys up???? Good thing the eat some other more meaty items eh??? excellent image Danny!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo my friend.....!!!!!
Ti-Paul
Damn !!!! Do you ever take a bad picture ? Excellent work here !
42n8
He looks like he means business. Fantastic capture.
kgb224
Lovely animal and capture.Thank you for sharing this amazing facts of this beautiful bird of prey.
Hendesse
Excellent portrait, superb details, looks very expressive!
carlx
Amazing bird and capture!!!
mark.spooner
Very nice work.
iaacf
The wespendief in Dutch.. what a beautiful capture this is, once again a very nice posting.
GiMi53
Look at these eyes !! Excellent bird portrait, Danny !
Blush
Wonderful render.... Forgive me for not commenting sooner just haven't been feeling good at all Will catch up here soon Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Hugs Susan~
Janiss
Amazing capture Danny... this colors and details are superb!