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)
Meowgli
great shot, it almost looks like he's an old buddy tilting his head to one side and opening his 'arms' for a welcoming hug =)
tetsu-pino
Wooow!!! Gorgeous image...you are great!! great photogrpher!!
Ionel
Excellent pose, Danny!
bpclarke
Gorgeous work. Splendid portrait. Bunny
rawdodb
Gorgeous Brid!!!!!!!!!
CavalierLady
One of the most beautiful of all the falcons and stunning behavior display, Danny! A fascinating narrative, as well, had no idea so man well known terms originated from falconry!
dbrv6
fascinating picture that really captured my eye. Thank you for the write up on this wonderful subject
npauling
A beautiful capture of this lovely bird and I was very interested in all the meanings of the words and where they came from. Thank you.
MrsRatbag
Beautiful creature, I didn't know all that about them! Thanks for the glimpse and the information!
JDoc
Beautiful subject, beautiful picture!
MOODYBLUE92954
BEAUTIFUL BIRD STUNNING SHOT
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantatic and spectacular photo Daniel.....!!!!
lucyjo
Gorgeous!
JeffG7BRJ
Spectacular capture of this stunning bird Danny, the detail around the eye and beak is fantastic. Quite an interesting narrative as well, I knew about Hoodwink and Codger but the rest are new to me, I didn't know so many came from Falconry. This is one of the great things about RR, you can learn something new every day, even us old codgers. Lol. Superb caapture and narrative. Bravo!!!!!
mickeyrony
Splendid bird of prey my friend, an excellent catch and choice. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)) Magnifique oiseau de Proie mon ami ,une prise excellente et de choix . Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))
busi2ness
Fantastic detail Danny and a great pose to display the birds stare. Interesting facts about the language.
GOLDILOCKSUK
Just beautiful! Cathy xoxoxo
nfrocer
Wow, love the eyes! Great shot!
aquablue
Very beautiful attitude of that Falcon !
G_Mansco
Another splendid capture ;O)
Littlejock
Superb Colours and details on feathers my friend. Hugs
dragonmuse
Wonderful capture.
sharky_
Curious Face...beautiful bird. Aloha
KarmaSong
Superb as ever,this falcon looks royal! Excellent capture, as always, my friend!
kgb224
Excellent capture of this magnificent bird my friend.Thank you for all the information about this Falcon.
mps
Splendid image.
Iceshark39
I always enjoy the information you provide with your images and this is, certainly, no acception! Beautiful falcon and stunning colours on his plumage.