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 (47)
TwoPynts
Regal creature, very nicely captured here Danny.
Hendesse
Stunning details, a superb shot. What a fantastic and proud pose!
vlaaitje
such a wonderful strong look
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
Valentin
Indeed a very impressive bird.. so proud! Wonderful shot!
BorisB
Wonderful, gorgeous and excellent portrait!!
rmtagg
WOW!
stormbringer80229
Awesome photo! 5*****s
Janiss
Stunning capture Danny... such marvelous eye and this colors are superb!
mark.spooner
A beautiful and detailed close-up.
MedTran39
Great photo of a truly beautiful eagle!
aquablue
Witch nozzle and which pace........
kansas
A handsome eagle youngster. Excellent photo.
bpclarke
Excellent capture. Splendidly shot. Bunny
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! Have a wonderful Thursday,Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@
MrsLubner
I was thinking when I saw this that the yellow on the beak like that was interesting... and now I know it is an immature bird and that makes sense. Great detail! Wonderful for inspection! :-)
Blush
Beautiful and oh so regal.. Perfect capture... So to be late in commenting not felt so good as of late... Hugs Susan~
Digitaleagle
Fantastic image!!!
Boofy
Wonderful clarity and sharpness, the definition of the feathers is awsome! Great subject, he looks very striking.
sharky_
Looks very alert. Excellent shot. Aloha
romanceworks
A marvelous shot.
zoren
a regal beauty....!
aljaysart
Beautiful capture and portrait, excellent.
Gor111
Wowww this eagle portrait looks really glorious! A fantastic shot you have posted here! Bravo!!!
tallpindo
We ahve ospreys here that fish. They right now prefer squirrels that fight back and chase them about leaping from limb to limb as they get encumbered by the leaves. Oh, and the eagles!
stuart83
Superb portrait, stunning quality
lior
Excellent capture>Fav Have a nice and sweet week end,Danny, Lior
iaacf
Absolutely beautiful !
OldHippieKeyboard
I always make sure to view your photos full-sized to check out the amazing details you capture and this one, again, did not disappoint. Magnificent!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic photo Daniel, impressive detail....!!!!