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 (57)
babuinodeoro
a lesson of life ... well i go to answer here kind comment about Clovelly because my email not working at all. well the pic "Clovelly # low tide ~ has a angle of 210 degrees with 6 shot in total jointed to created this apparently single view. About the donkeys..... well when we arrived to the parking 2 pm around the first filling was a strong smell of...country?, a well concentrated country smell. we though ...may be cows.we are not professionals at this matter. However the stables are close to the entrance plenty of donkeys that at the moment was peaceful resting waiting for the starter of the season. Sure you can ride a pleasant donkey at summer as is usual.
G_Mansco
So nice and sweet. Mrs. Duck is doing a great work, he he he
e-brink
Great capture. Beautifully presented!
artaddict2
Fantastic capture, colours, and title, and I've not seen anyone present their work this way before with the effect of a slightly curled up picture, great stuff!
Littlejock
The timing and colours is perfect my friend. Superb work
CavalierLady
Perhaps a "common" to you! A most lovely colored duck and great capture of the moment! Better the little one, I suppose, than you or your lens. :)
lior
Superb capture,Danny!
mps
Excellent shot.
Lifeenjoyer
Splendid shot!
delaorden_ojeda
Great capture ! the right clic in the right time, superb !
afugatt
Excellent!
DCLEW2
What a fascinating bird. Nice shot.
Richardphotos
what timing on this.I have never seen either breed here, but they may stay away from cities,if they are smart anyhow!!
erlandpil
Wonderfult picture erland
Gise
excellent shot!
Digimon
What a fantastic moment captured!! Every parent has to do it!
Alex_Antonov
Fantastic image! 5+!
ironsoul
Great timing, last time I saw a group of Shelducks was off the pembrokeshire coast (for some reason alway thought ducks were freshwater). Very enjoyable - thank you :)
mtc
Amazing And beautiful. I enjoy the discovery of your gallery.
nongo
Great action shot Danny!!!!!
Gor111
A lovely and sweet taken bird portrait! Thanks for sharing with us!!!
PhrankPower
Hope that is a loving push. Excellent moment.
junge1
A wonderful capture Danny. Just the right moment. I guess there are pecking orders in every species, Sig....
kgb224
Excellent capture.
alhak
wonderfully timed shot! gorgeous capture
BibbyBear
Stunning colours and excellent clarity and as always, impeccable timing!! A great capture with a very apt title. Hugs Chrissy xx
moochagoo
Great ! Love it !