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 (59)
npauling
Now THAT is detail. A superb capture of this splendid bird.
kansas
A wonderful shot of this bird. Interesting info.
fractalinda
Magnificent subject and shot!
JDoc
This is a show stopper! What a majestic picture. JDoc
MrsLubner
A very proud pose!Exceptional pov and presentation!
stuart83
Superb portrait
Punaguy
Sweet shot Dan....impressive pose! I learned something new again from you, thanks~~ Aloha
erlandpil
Another great shot from you erland
rainbows
Magnificent creature and a wonderful capture, dear Danny. A superb work. Hope you enjoy your forthcoming holiday.. Huggies. DiDi. xx
KarmaSong
Looks as if this eagle already knew he was going to be shot by a talented photographer! This is a superb animal portrait, Danny!
RodolfoCiminelli
Imposing POV and fantastic shot; have a very impressive detail my friend Daniel....!!!
Darkwish
Nice, very nice work! EXT!
PD154
A superb capture, and thanks for the welcome back mate :)
Cosme..D..Churruca
fantastic close-up!
dragonmuse
What timing on that capture. She is really lovely.. very intent and intelligent stare.
durleybeachbum
A very haughty experession!
mickeyrony
These birds have the air so calm the Nature which is us always brings most beautiful of the specimens. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)) Ces oiseaux ont l'air si calmes La Nature quelle quelle soit nous apporte toujours le plus beau des spécimens. Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))
lucindawind
so gorgeous !
Optiramma
Absolutely sensational! My fat sweaty neighbor sweats like this too but he don't look nearly so cute.
tizjezzme
Boy, somethings got his attention. Lovely bird and shot Danny.
mps
Beautiful bird.
Iceshark39
Oh WOW!! Spectacular capture and a magnificent bird! Absolutely beautiful bird. A favorite for sure!
NekhbetSun
Very interesting factoid...I didn't know that...lovely lovely capture S
Richardphotos
such an elegant bird and perfect portrait
MOODYBLUE92954
WONDERFUL CAPTURE
Littlejock
Gorgeous colour and POV.. fantastic focus and details here
NightGallery
I'd give my right "ya know what" to get a shot like this. Awesome capture man!! Hope all is well.
Deane
Beautifully photographed. An outstanding portrait!
DennisReed
Magnificent!