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
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 (55)
flora-crassella
fantastic bird portrait!!!!!
carlx
Impressive gift for Diane, my friend!!!
kenwas
King of his world! A majestic creature indeed!
lyron
Excellent shot!!
Hendesse
Excellent portait of this proud looking bird. A fantastic birthday gift.
GBCalls
Beautiful gift for Diane. Excellent
rainbows
Oh! dear Danny,you gift me power and beauty! Your shot is superb and your words treasured. Thank you for this precious gift and making my Birthday so special. I am totally knocked out with gifts from friends. I can promise you I will be back, I just do not know when... Thank you Danny for being my friend. Huggies for all day! DiDi. xx
hehehe
Very Beautiful!
CavalierLady
Beautiful image and dedication, Danny, and words that are so true! Happy Birthday, Diane!
magnus073
Magnificent capture Danny and a splendid birthday dedi to dear Diane
schonee
Very Beautiful Creature Wonderful Birthday gift. Happy Birthday Diane!!!
bmac62
Perfect Danny! If I say HB to Diane again...it will be about the 20th time. Well, absolutely nothing wrong with that! Happy Birthday Diane:-)
PD154
Bravo Dan, good capture and dedi for Diane!
kgb224
Wonderful capture and dedication for Diane my friend.
erlandpil
Great sharpt picture in good color erland
Meisiekind
Stunning shot of this powerful bird and a great gift for Didi!!!! Well done Danny! :)
kansas
An incredible photo for Diane's BD.
petercp
A wonderful birthday gift for Diane, excellent capture!
adrie
Gorgeous photoshot my dear friend, of this very beautiful bird....excellent capture.
Digitaleagle
A majestic capture, splendid work!!!
rawdodb
BEautiful shot
RobyHermida
A beautiful and excellent work for a special friend! VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANA! I want your life to be Blessed! Roby
nongo
Oh how I'd love to see a golden eagle around here!?! Happy Birthday DiDi I hope your day is inspiring & full of warm wishes!!!! ;-) Akemi excellent birthday wish!!!!
durleybeachbum
A beautiful gift.
MrsRatbag
Fantastic capture, what a beautiful bird!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and fantastic photo my friend, fantastic present of birthday for Diane....!!!
decie
nice gift and dedi Dan.
virginiese
what a beautiful and majestic bird ! A great gift for Diane for sure !
jeroni
Excellent work and perfect realisation
DennisReed
Exception Photography & delightful title & tribute to Diane!