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)
kimariehere
What a beautiful tocan wow look at the size of that grand and colorful beak!!! gorgeous work as always!!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Littlejock
Very amazing Danny, the colour is superb and in full size really pop up. Congratualtion s for your pic. This really look wonderful bird to see in person
Angelwave
so magestic this beautiful bird, excellent capture of of it, love how you framed him out in this colours
amlondono
Tucanes are beautiful birds , this is a fantastic photo , thanks for the info , Ana
MedTran39
Awesome shot! Beautiful bird!
rainbows
A wonderful capture of this amazing creature Danny. The clarity and true colours are superb. Outstanding capture from you. Hugs for a happy night for you. DiDi. xx
durleybeachbum
Great pic!
aquablue
Beautiful Toucan with nice colors.......
romanceworks
Amazing shot, Danny! The toucan is one of my all time fav birds. CC
Hendesse
Outstanding work. Looks fantastic, especially the colors are gorgeous!
kenwas
A remarkable image. Great stuff!
carlx
Outstanding presentation!!!
jeroni
wonderful composition and lighting .excellent capture
iloco
Nice image you have uploaded. Very pretty. :)
rockstrider
Excellent capture Danny and I love the colours and contrast! Superb work mate!!
delaorden_ojeda
a nice piece of artwork, bravo !
DCLEW2
Another stunning job...
bpclarke
Magnificent capture! Fantastic details and color. bunny
CavalierLady
What an impressive beak, indeed, lit up with color! He must have strong head and neck muscles. Beautiful image!
Digimon
Before I read your text, I said to myself.. he glows!! Wow!! That is stunning!!
mickuk50
such colourful birds these and your capture shows them off well danny .superb capture mick
vlaaitje
what an impressive bird this is, and such a gorgeous colours
MrsLubner
Your post work knocks me over! This had to have been a great shot to start with because its surely an amazing one now!
npauling
A super capture of this very interesting bird.
kansas
An excellent photo of this magnificent bird.
stuart83
The sun behind has give off an amazing glow, stunning colors and capture
ledwolorz
What a beautiful toucan and colors.Amazing work.
MirageBay
Stunning photo!
Cosine
Superb capture of this beautiful bird. His bill really does seem to be glowing.