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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (59)
G_Mansco
Amazing DOF, really wonderful ;O)
Meisiekind
Awesome bird and another stellar capture Danny!!
MrsLubner
this really has a pronounced hook to its beak. That must be wicked to see working! the body language is great - just look at the set of those shoulders! Excellent shot!
drag
Totally different then the buzzards we see around here. This one is gorgeous. The ones we have are quite ugly lol.
Hedepo
An excellent capture, the compo is so fantastic, I like it very much, Excellent, Have a very nice evening, Henk
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
aquablue
Super capture again !!!
bpclarke
What a gorgeous beauty this is. Excellent capture. Bunny
kansas
Yes, quite a difference. Beautiful shot of this bird.
jocko500
cool shot of him
lil_t
Stunning image, beautiful and detailed capture!! :0)
MedTran39
Super picture of this bird and so different from yesterday's post!
Richardphotos
pristine details in it's feather and dof focus Daniel.there is a hawk that flies low over my house almost everyday but I have not even got close to catching a capture.once when I was on my roof watching the sunset he past me maybe less than 20 feet away
sharky_
Impressive.... Aloha
kgb224
Excellent capture Daniel _/.
Littlejock
Beautiful photo Danny. The DOF, colours and details on feathers and eye inspire me Thank you
Georges_H_Hoens
Perfection don't nedd any words, just a little moment of silence and contemplation which lets a dreamy feel. I send you a little site mail.
ledwolorz
Fantastic colors and detail.Wonderful.
tallpindo
I can imagine the Interchange Book he has and the sound of a teletype. So it is with scavengers. The protein is the same as for a predator only the morphes of death have altered it to a succulent histamine soaked jerkey.
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely a impressive portrait, have a great detail.....!!!!
OldHippieKeyboard
Amazing difference between the two ... and your excellent photography has shown this well. Fantastic!
nongo
You always capture the eyes so well, it gives us a chance to really see the essence of these magnificent birds!! bravo Danny!!!
Marcel-P
A beautiful bird and excellent presentation once again!
Jaml
Perfect!!!
CavalierLady
Amazing difference between the two! Lovely coloring on the feathers, and beautiful clarity, detail and DOF!!
Anjour
Very beautiful capture and presentation...:o)
Gor111
Oh what a beautiful bird portrait you have taken here!!!
kilsbyr
beautiful
mps
Wonderful image.