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)
CavalierLady
What an awesome POV and capture! Majestic, indeed!
Sans2012
Stunning portrait mate! Look as if he is trying to see something on the tip of his nose - cross eyed he he Beautiful detail:)
Radlafx
Great composition! i like how it's cross-eyed. Thanks for the smile :-)
MedTran39
Super capture!
Realm_Of_Illusion
Totally great capture!
wadej
Great Image!
mps
Superb shot of this handsome fellow.
Digitaleagle
Wonderful capture of this beautiful majestic bird, awesome pose!!!
Alex_Antonov
Fantastic image! 5+!
kansas
Excellent. Looks like the great authority!
MrsLubner
ok, am I the only one that thinks he's cross-eyed? Proud and commanding, yes, but I swear those eyes are crossed. :-) Another stellar shot for you Danny.
ledwolorz
Beautiful bird and capture.Wonderful photo.
Cosine
Wonderful shot, Danny! Between the title and the photo, I'm reminded of the judge in Pink Floyd's "The Wall."
TRANSCAN
it's explain many things to me ..Bravo..
Gor111
A fantastic taken portrait of this proud looking eagle! An excellent shot!!!
sharky_
Very nice portrait. Aloha
tallpindo
When eagles fill the skies the condors are diminished.
babuci
Perfect capture.
stuart83
Outstanding capture and POV, got his eyes firmly placed on you
KarmaSong
I quite agree with this clever and realistic quote, but the essential is this fabulous capture you've made, with dazzling details , seen full-size. Top-notch photography, Danny!...as always.
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive photo, spectacular POV.....!!!!
Sylvia
~Magic from Nature~ FABULOUS!! ^5^
Longrider
A beautiful capture of a beautiful bird and beautifully presented,the whole thing is beautiful and the title is funny,but perfect too,lol. Very Nice.
Blush
Awesome and so very impressive Love it sweetie Hugs Susan~
Firesnuffer
LOL, What a great shot! He's really looking down his nose at us :)
DaveDavis
I have no idea how I missed this, Totally OUTSTANDING WORK!!! I love the pov you managed, this is so Amazing!!
tizjezzme
What a perfect shot Danny; such a powerful bird.