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 (66)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.This bird is a beauty.
Janiss
Oh so cute pose... fantastic shot danny!
Meisiekind
This is such a precious capture and caption! Excellent. xx
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful capture.
JeffG7BRJ
You must be two hours behind then Danny they went forward up North. Lol. Title still fits the bill though(sorry thats a duck), it's a wonder it hasn't clocked you, great timing. Thats enough! Excellent capture, you have to send this off somewhere Danny, readers digest pays a tenner I believe, might be more with a good caption. This has to be a favourite. Bravo!!!!!
danob
Lol Jeff so they did my falcon is as confused as me I got the summer time right though
Hendesse
Excellent shot, the details are outstanding. I like the pose you've captured. Fantastic presentation as well!
gizmo563
lol excellent capture and title
DCLEW2
Excellent capture and idea. I am surprised you didn't photoshop a little watch. Well done.
magnus073
Superb photo, I like this one. As for the time I am not sure why it was adopted but in all honesty I wish they would leave it one way or the other. lol
wingnut55
well caught ! i am glad that i am not the only one who finds the hour change confusing...
dorothylee
He really does look like he's checking his watch - what great gesture. Awesome shot!
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous image, and perfectly titled! LOL!
carlx
Superb pose and capture!!! Like the fun title, too!!!
G_Mansco
LOL... what a splendid title ;O)))))))))))))))))) Lovely photography!
sintoock
Excellent.
Flannelman
And I could have got a Rolex ;-) Ah just another feather in time. thanx for another quality photograph. ;-)
MaraP
Excellent captured!!
durleybeachbum
Hilarious! and a fab shot as usual!
jeroni
Fantastic light and colors
Aioros
Wonderful image, my friend!
kimariehere
love your title is perfect for his little pose i can almost see the watch hehe... love that green dof and the capture is amazing Danny !!!..... impressive work as always !!!
Richardphotos
exceptional choice on background.really makes the falcon pop out. I read that a mining company years ago made candles with an unique color that was not available else where so if an employee was caught with them in their possession outside of the mine they would be burning both ends of the candle!!and no job
mickuk50
another superb capture danny ,i agree with richard the background really makes this falcon stand out :o) mick
MrsLubner
Exceptional capture to announce your official Spring. Ours was a couple weeks ago. And ours is based on saving money on candles - hence the name Daylight SAVINGS Time. :-)
drag
Amazing pose. Never seen the claw in such a tightclutch before. I love the color of his eyes and beak.
kansas
:)) Chuckle, chuckle! Cute shot and excellent photo.
rawdodb
She's really intent on something!!! Beautiful capture!!!
Fred255
Excellent! Love the title!
romanceworks
Gorgeous falcon - love the pose and blue beak and blue rimmed eyes. I wish it would stay daylight savings time always and we never had to turn the clocks back. CC