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)
Hendesse
Excellent portrait, what a beautiful guy. The colors and details are fantastic. Superb presentation!
timtripp
superb
frankie96
What an expression he has..great work...
Marcel-P
Again a very impressive quality! It's a pleasure to look at! Thanks for sharing this in such a high resolution! :)
dragonmuse
Wonderful capture.. such vivid colour and amazing details.
kgb224
Lol excellent capture my friend.
SapUS59
superb capture !!
Fred255
I love it when you use your 10D it shows me what with more practice the kind of shot I can get with mine. A top shot here!
carlx
Outstanding portrait and details!!! Very fun view!!!
iaacf
You did it once again... A marvelous capture..
drag
Such gorgeous details. Stunning capture.
bpclarke
What a handsome character. Even if he did eat all the nuts. Excellent capture. Bunny
MOODYBLUE92954
LOVE THAT FACE
lil_t
He's a beauty and you have got him framed perfect! Superb! :)
amlondono
Gorgeous portrait , love it , Ana
Romia
Excellent capture,-sharp photograph-great details Well done!
fredster66
Love the title. Excellent work as usual!
MrsLubner
You are so incredible...you get the facial details so well every time and this is no exception. Fabulous!
JeffG7BRJ
Superb close up of the guilty party Danny, fantastic facial detail. You can tell he's guilty he's gone red all over. lol. Bravo!!!!!
sintoock
Excellent!
KarmaSong
Stunning beauty in the feathers of this extraordinary parrot! The clarity and sharpness of your capture are sublime.Brilliant, as always!
jeroni
fantastic colors, light and perfect
flora-crassella
grandios!
kilsbyr
lol excellent work
magnus073
Beautiful image my friend and I simply can't get over the color of this little guy being so vivid. Excellent work
kansas
A beautiful fellow! Love the red!
Littlejock
Details on feathers and colours is outstanding my friend. Congratulations
lizzibell
great capture...
jocko500
yep got to lock him up . cool shot
kenwas
Outstanding shot and great presentation!