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 (42)
kenwas
Outstanding piece. The dof is superb.
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!!!!! Great photography!!!! get well soon!!!!!
Flannelman
Such fine detail. Great capture. All the best with your health. ;-)
flavia49
fantastic shot!
MrsRatbag
Really lovely capture; hope everything goes well with your testing, and that your health settles!
lucindawind
excellent ! I like his beak and face colours fabulopus clarity Get Well Soon :)
schonee
Very Beautiful Creature. Great capture! I will keep you in my thoughts an prayers. Be well soon
magnus073
This is one amazing capture Danny, as his eyes really stand out so well. So sorry about your health and I've been keeping your family in my prayers.
carlx
Fantastic portrait and expression, Danny!!!
adrie
Marvelous photoshot my friend, this is a wonderful creature....excellent capute.
PD154
Great to see a post from you mate, hope your health issues balance out soon, and you are back with us here!
MrsLubner
Ah, Danny, this shot is, of course, perfectly focused, composed and presented, as all your shots are, but here, the element that strikes me hardest is "attitude." The beautiful bird reeks of it and without a second thought, it has my full respect. That's what a stellar photograph is all about. I was thinking hard about you yesterday and even began a note I was going to send you inquiring about your absence. I ended up being put on a task that took me until bedtime to complete. When I opened my computer this morning, I was delighted to see you here. :-)
RodolfoCiminelli
Spectacular shot Daniel...!!!
timtripp
marvelous!
kansas
Excellent! Get well soon. You are in my prayers.
decie
beautiful shot, and nice to see you back hope all is, A ok
romanceworks
Gorgeous photo, Danny. So sorry to hear you have been ill. Thinking of you and wishing you well. CC
evensteven
Great shot as usual. Sending good vibes for a speedy and full recovery my friend!
BorisB
A gorgeous little fellow and an excellent portrait!!
rxena77
Your photography has been a source of light when the times were dark for me. I pray that your health improves and that a second wind of strength and hope fills your sails.
durleybeachbum
Super! Get well!
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
Kyms_Cave
Hope you are well and feeling better soon..sending good vibes your way... love this photo..it has such an intense look on it's face..
jocko500
happy to see this and hope the best to you health wise
sharky_
Wishing you good health my friend. Beautiful capture. Aloha
nongo
So sorry to hear of your health troubles, you'll be in my thoughts & prayers!!! Take good care... superb image here!!!!!!
3x3
awesome shot my friend and pls take care of yourself x
bazza
Nice capture, lovely work, Hope your health improves.. all the best!!
virginiese
Hope you'll get weel soon ! Very nice portrait of this eagle !
dbrv6
Striking head capture! G'fortune with your health!