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 (62)
Hendesse
What an excellent capture. Fantastic details and clarity. Superbly done!!
tallpindo
So nice to be able to flutter dry and not have to sun like a cormorant or anhinga with wings spread standing on a rock or a log.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and very opportune shot Daniel....!!! Impressive definition and great effects on the water.....!!!
aljaysart
Beautiful duck and capture, excellent.
Gor111
A beautiful bird portrait you have captured and posted here! A fabulous shot!!!
Mondwin
Absolutely splendid!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
jeffus
very good shot
mark.spooner
An interesting capture, very good.
Chaos911
hey, thats a realy cool shot, nice work buddy! Have a nice day! Adrian
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mps
Marvelous catch.
CavalierLady
Very nicely done, sir! What beautiful coloring on this duck's head!
Margana
Cute capture, Danny. Your shots are always a treat. -M :^)
lizzibell
great capture...
sharky_
Very nice capture. Aloha
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend Danob, Precious Photography.Impressive!! Congratulations !! A million stars and roses from my, ****~@>--->--- @>--->--- @>--->--- Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart.(Thank you so much for your comments) Luminous Blessings Ludy@>--->--- Sorry to sign so late, I had broken the P.C. therefore I could not come several days
erlandpil
Again a wonderfult image erland
chips7
Excellent capture. After budgies (small parakeets) ducks are my favorite birds. (And thanks for your comment on my "Movie" images. I'm sure it's helping Renderosity solve a big, dark mystery.) :-)
moochagoo
Fantastic picture !
iaacf
The moment !!! You've captured the moment perfectly.. Beautiful !
Digitaleagle
Very nice lighting, color and motion, awesome image!!!
KarmaSong
Wonderful catch!
OldHippieKeyboard
The blur of the wings and the fine spray are excellent compliments to this beautiful image. Well done!
dorothylee
Love how you've captured this duck flapping his wings. Great capture!
carlx
Superb moment and wonderful capture!!!
katy555
Very stunning work! Excellent light and colors...
alhak
now this is cute to the max! wonderful capture
RobyHermida
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! ROBY ;o)
tizjezzme
What a great shot, DAnny .. I love it.
Celtic_Lass
Great catch! what a cutie
TheDreamCatcher
wow. I went through your gallery. You are an amazing photographer. I'm so glad I ran across your work. 10++++++++++++++