Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (56)
kgb224
My friend i don't have any more words for your outstanding pictures.I just want to stare at your pictures every time i open to view them.Full marks for this one Daniel _/.
MrsLubner
The bend of the wing, the way it has it held... stunning. Such a gorgeous shot and it really captures its peronality.
nongo
An awesome portrait Danny!!! Always love the info too!!!!!!
Romia
Details and looks of the Red Kit are marvellous! Well done as always.
virginiese
OMG ! Precious !
nikolais
kite at its best. great capturr as always, Dan
G_Mansco
So wonderful light and details ;O)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and fantastic shot my friend Daniel....!!!!
Marcel-P
Wonderful capture once again!
erlandpil
It is a excellent picture erland 5+++++
alltheoriginalnames
Such a beautiful, regal looking animal. Excellent comp and shot.
KarmaSong
Fascinating royal pose for this gorgeous Red Kite.Fabulous image!
ledwolorz
Gorgeous capture.
Anjour
Stunning shot...wonderful done!!!:o)
kleinhoon
Excellent image, great expression!!
kilsbyr
beautiful colors and posture
kimariehere
so beautiful and perfectly captured!!! a real stunner!!! impressive work Danny as always !!!
Longrider
Razorsharp,with beautiful dof....an awesome portrait of this beautiful bird.
JaneEden
Many congrats on your gallery of the month recognition Danny, very well deserved, you are an amazing and talented photographer. I just love this one so much, it is superb!! hugs Jane xx
CavalierLady
Drop dead gorgeous! Masterful work, sir! I can understand a little better now why your images are so stellar.
Gor111
Wowww this bird portrait is a real fantastic capture!!!
Meowgli
that's wonderful, my dad has been trying as a hobbyist weekend photographer to get a shot of a kite he's totally happy with for years now, I bet he'd like to have taken this one - great shot!
zoren
a regal portrait of this fine bird.... a thankful comeback.
FriedaFelicia
Such a proud pose and fine shot!
sintoock
Majestueux,j'aime....
iaacf
The red kite.. it is a fantastic bird.