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 (46)
kgb224
Excellent capture.When my Grand Mother had a farm she Had Turkeys on the farm as well.Thank you for sharing this turkey picture.
CavalierLady
Superb color and clarity of this turkey's head and wattle! A very fine image, Danny...but if the turkey had been declared the national bird, it would have probably been protected, as the eagle, and Thanksgiving Day Dinner just wouldn't be quite as delectable!
rainbows
A stunning capture, dear Danny.... Do they all have names (wink)! Great shot and information. Have a nice evening. Hugs. DiDi. xx
romanceworks
Wow - really a fantastic looking bird and such a great photo. Too bad for him he is so tasty, too. CC
toddaking
Excellent detail, clarity and color. Beautiful capture, even if the bird is not! :) The wild turkey population in Texas is at a all time high, and huge flocks can be seen all over south and south central Texas. We once counted over a hundred, crossing a interior dirt road in Sonora, Texas, single file...lol :) It was a really nice site. Todd
Cosine
Excellent clarity, color, and detail on this guy. It's a good thing they taste good, because they're certainly not going to win any beauty contests LOL.
sharky_
Interesting decorated colorful neck.... Excellent shot. Aloha
LindaB
Beautiful shot - great texture and detail!
rawdodb
Beautiful shot!!!!
GiMi53
carlx
Awesome capture!!!
durleybeachbum
Fantastic portrait!! best yet.
delaorden_ojeda
interesting story and superb shot, excelent details !
artaddict2
Very impressive detail, excellent capture.
ledwolorz
Excellent detail ,colors and macro .
JaneEden
Oh my goodness just look at this guy, fabulous capture Danny and superb presentation - hugs Jane xx
mercedestookit
Look at those beautiful feathers! They're such interesting creatures.
Silvra
Excellent!!!
MrsLubner
I've always thought Franklin had a good idea but it is bothersome to think that one would sit down to Thanksgiving dinner and dine on the National Bird of the US. LOL This is a wonderful shot. The details in the fatty warting is great. He's a magnificent bird and fit as a fiddle from the looks of him.
alhak
great turkey portrait Danny, he looks rather proud of himself. hope he isnt destined for the dinner table!
GBCalls
Excellent! If these birds had a sense of smell they would be impossible to get close to. Their hearing is amazing and their eye sight is a surround view. They are creatures of habit though. A very fun bird to call in the wild for photos in April and May.
aquablue
Great capture !!! this turkey is magnifique !!!!
LudyMelltSekher
My dear friend, Precious photography, Impressive!!Congratulations !! A million stars**Thank you so much for your comments.Sorry by signing so late. Happy Tuesday. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy
tommorules
Quoting romanceworks "Too bad for him he is so tasty", laughing my head off at that one :)
kansas
An excellent photo of this fine bird. We have lots around here on our farm. Fun to watch them early in the morning and at dusk.
bpclarke
What a fantastic capture. If you ever get a chance, touch a tame one to see how soft that head is. It's an amazing experience. He's a beauty! Bunny
nongo
Turkeys can be trained just like a dog, they'll follow you all around the yard, they're very smart, contrary to popular opinions! Excellent image Danny!!!!!
jedink
Great detail.
Charberry
Wonderful image. In a way, the turkey is a national bird, but not the kind this bird wants to be. lol ... Excellent discovery on the history of this marvelous bird, and a closeup of the beauty of his feathers.
MedTran39
Super capture of this beautiful turkey!