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 (51)
schonee
Stunning creature and wonderful capture. Nice to see you too have a great day!
timtripp
painterly!
adrie
Outstanding photoshot my friend, excellent capture.
ragouc
Great shot. Very good presentation.
flora-crassella
gorgeous bird!!!! Fantastic picture!!!!
decie
beautiful you can almost see that white feather on its wing move
stick
Awesome! You do give us all a look at birds that most of us don't normally see. Thanks for sharing.
magnus073
Amazing photo of this majestic looking little guy. Nice work Danny
tennesseecowgirl
Perfect portrait. What a beauty.
Hubba1
Beautiful! Awesome job on this! Perfect shot :)
BorisB
One of the most beautiful birds and excellent presented!!
flavia49
statuesque!!!
kansas
A stunning photo. Such intense eyes!
sharky_
Superb portrait of this bird... Aloha
Hendesse
A fantastic portrait of this majestic bird. Stunning details!
carlx
Wonderful portrait and proud expression, my friend!!!
Umbetro38
Animals are always the perfect motiv - and what i see in your Gallery is excellent
sandra46
EXCELLENT SHOT!!!
TwoPynts
Looks like a studio shot, excellent!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and fantastic shot Daniel, impressive detail....!!!
romanceworks
A striking pose and capture of this awesome bird. CC
durleybeachbum
Superb!
Littlejock
The POV and stare is just impressive. Congratulations for your skill. and thank you for your comment and fav Hugs. Luis
iaacf
And not without a good reason. What a beauty,what a magnificent bird this is. Wish I could see them more often in real life.
bazza
beautiful and noble looking bird, great capture well done!!
lior
A blessing!!!
DennisReed
Superb Photography! Magnificent specimen!
auntietk
Gorgeous detail!
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
evensteven
Another winner my friend!