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 (54)
timtripp
MARVELOUS!
Meisiekind
Oh gosh - Internet problems seem to be all over the globe - Tara in Seattle, Me here in SA, you in the UK - Yikes!!! Excellent image of this regal bird Danny! It sure is good to have you back! :)
magnus073
This is one amazing photo Danny, he looks like he is in no mood to be messed with. Sorry for the connetion problems, hope their resolved soon.
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW....!!! Absolutely impressive Daniel.....!!!!
MistyLaraCarrara
very handsome. that beak looks so sharp
kgb224
This is bad when one struggles like you are at the moment my friend. Another top notch capture.Focus is spot on.Superb lighting and i like the perfect background blending so well with the picture.
Hubba1
Awesome shot :) Hope you get that net back.
lyron
Excellent capture!!
evensteven
Killer shot!
BorisB
Gorgeous capture with wonderful light!! I love these cute little fellows!-;
romanceworks
A grand action shot. Hope you get your internet problems settled soon. CC
flora-crassella
what a wonderful bird!!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!!!!!
jarmila
incredible,,perfect shot
virginiese
I love the feathers ! He looks angry
NightGallery
This is just perfect! Wow... what a shot my friend. Great shot!
Meowgli
perfect focus, great shot Danny
kbrog
Excellent shot! Yeah, he's telling someone off! ;D
MrsLubner
Oh, Danny! How fabulous. You really caught an attitude here , didn't you? Their faces don't show emotion as a rule but body language, I've found, is very telling and oh, boy, this one is really blabbing it! Stunning shot.
carlx
Amazing eagle and expression, Danny!!!
kansas
A wonderful shot. Hope you get your connection problem fixed.
Lary
Amazing shot, like allways :) bravo
HERBshines
I know what you mean by internet problems. They were watching me and my Email cause I had English mates and I was a terrorist. They made my Email very difficult for me, for a while, till they realized I wasn't any of the above. Any How Love your shot of a Squaking Eagle, and the eyes seem so full of consciousness......Majesticly Magnificent.
adrie
Outstanding photoshot my friend, excellent capture.
West_coaster07
Fantastic work!!!
babuci
Sure this is a very talkative picture. Always happy to see your wonderful pictures. Landscape or bird, always excelent work.
jocko500
wonderful shot
bugatti
yup, he looks mad ... do eagle have connection problems too?
Littlejock
Beautiful work of lighting and colour my friend. Exquisite
Blush
Excellent capture He looks like he is mad tho Hugs Susan~
JaneEden
Oh what a shame about your pc problems, I am having a few problems myself too in that direction and it really is frustrating isn't it Danny? As you know I just love your photography of birds of prey, and this one does please the eye considerably, a fabulous shot!!! Thank you so much for supporting my gallery, and for wishing me happy Birthday greetings yesterday, it really is good to have you back Danny, hugs Jane xx