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 (64)
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture and creation. Splendid work.
Richardphotos
thanks for the dedication to America.they are regal birds
flavia49
fabulous dedication!!!
sandra46
what can I say after all those comments? that's a perfect shot! and this scrreaming bald eagle reminds me of the 101st Airborne Division, the Screaming Eagles.
MedTran39
Awesome shot - beautiful! Thanks for the July 4th Wishes!
orig_buggy
Excellent!!! HAPPY 4TH!!
bazza
The image is super. Lovely shot..Happy 4TH July to you all..
kgb224
Stunning capture Danny.Happy 4th of July toe each and every American Citizen.
lior
He has to be pride surely! Blessing, Lior
kimariehere
WOW what a perfect capture !!! oh WOW SPECTACULAR DANNY!!! so impressed!!!
durleybeachbum
Magnificent pic!
ragouc
Happy 4th
adrie
Wow totally awesome photoshot my dear friend, excellent capture.
beatoangelico
Marvellous dedication and fantastic creature..!!!!
julesart
Gorgeous image! The bald eagle is a stunning creature. Happy Fourth!
giovanino
wow Wonderful work. Great job 5+
sema_fox
Wonderful work.
romanceworks
A marvelous symbol of strength, pride, and fierce beauty. Nature keeps us sane in a world gone slightly mad. CC
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and spectacular shot my friend.....!!!
rawdodb
Gorgeous Shot of a Beautiful Rapter!!!
erlandpil
Another great picture erland
monjo71
Awesome images Danny.... Just superb
nongo
The proud eagle, sure was a loud 4th around here, fireworks going off everywhere!
Chrissyspics
Amazing!! Spectacular shot :D 5++
evensteven
Awesome shot!
DennisReed
I'm in Awe! Awesome Photography, and perfect display of country pride! God Bless the U.S.A.!
ledwolorz
Wonderful photo.
sossy
simply gorgeous! outstanding and sharp detailes! ;o)
deweygg
Awesome!
lucindawind
he is a stunning bird of prey