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 (53)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and fantastic photo.....!!!
npauling
How bright and cheerful he looks in this super capture. He makes a beautiful splash of colour.
kansas
Oh my! What a beautifully colored bird! Excellent photo. Thanks for sharing.
dorothylee
Great capture of this awesome looking bird!
magnus073
Great photo of this colorful and really adorable little guy. Nice work Danny :)
sharky_
Very nice capture of this interesting colorful bird. Aloha
Meisiekind
LOL... I guess great minds do think alike Danny!!!! Excellent shot of this cutie! I love your BG far better than mine! :)
greensleeves81
Amazing shades! It head has has some resemblance with that of a crow. Great shot.
kgb224
What a wonderful capturte my friend.Another one for my Favorite list.
Hendesse
I've never seen such a bird before. Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details.
MrsRatbag
What a gorgeous bird!
lucindawind
this is excellent .. what a gorgeous bird!
tennesseecowgirl
VERY nice!
katy555
Beautiful capture and colors...
RocksLady
Ist das ein schöner Vogel dieses schwarz und Gelb Klasse......
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend Daniel; Fantastic photo of perfect art, with harmony and beauty. Marvellous creation as is your custom, I love it. Super well done!! Is a true luxury for me to be able to enjoy your gallery. You are an excellent artist. Congratulations!! A million stars ***** Happy Friday. Hug and kiss in your heart. Luminous blessings. Ludy
schonee
What a Beautiful Creature I Love it!
tizjezzme
such a perfect shot of this bird .. and a beautiful one too. How you get them so crisp, is beyond me.
romanceworks
A superb shot of this unique beauty. CC
CavalierLady
What a wonderful bird photograph, and the bit of nesting material is a real plus! Shows the quality of craft, no matter how large or small the bird ! Superb!
Cosme..D..Churruca
amazing!
elfin14doaks
Awesome photo!
kimariehere
wow what a stunner and even got the nesting material in his beak boy i sure have been missing out on your beautiful gallery Danny !!! hugs !