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 (41)
zulaan
great pose !!!
MrsLubner
You knocked me OUT with this! Wow!
schonee
Dear friend my prayers are with you in this time. I will send healing energy your way. Please take care. wonderful image
mininessie
wonderful image !
kenwas
Remarkable capture! Such power! Take that power with you to surgery Danny!
lyron
Excellent capture!!
kbrog
Something has it's attention. Excellent capture! Hope it goes well for you!
Seaview123
Fantastic looking photo! A really great shot. And I hope everything turns out alright with your surgery. I wish you well!
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture !
carlx
Impressive!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot Daniel.....!!!
Hendesse
Fantastic shot, what an impressive pose. I wish you all the best!
Valentin
Excellent portrait of this bird, the clarity and details are fantastic! I wish you well!
dbrv6
Great capture and g'fortune with the surgery and quick recovery.
flora-crassella
fantastic picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NightGallery
Are you using an "L" lens? The sharpness is amazing man. This is a beautiful shot here. Lovely bokeh as well.
durleybeachbum
Astonishingly good! Lets hope the NHS keeps its promise..best wishes, Danny. Once you're in there, they are great in my experience.
romanceworks
A marvelous shot. Such determination and focus. And I know you will do well with your surgery - my healing thoughts will be with you, my friend. :o) CC
adrie
Fabulous capture and presentation....excellent done.
magnus073
Danny this is such a splendid capture, I can't get over the details you managed to capture in this beautiful bird.
Hubba1
Beautiful!
delaorden_ojeda
Hi Dan , many thanks for your visit and commentes , great portrait and excelent pov , excelente expression , bravo amigo !
KarmaSong
A most impressive and fascinating capture, Danny. The title is spot on!
watapki66
Wonderful capture!
npauling
He looks very intense in this great capture. I'm glad you don't have long to wait for your surgery and I hope it goes well for you. My thoughts will be with you as I have been through heart surgery and all went well.
sharky_
Such an incredible capture. Most excellent. Aloha
danapommet
Beautiful capture and awesome look of concentration. Good luck when that day arrives. Dana
dragonmuse
Cute title.. she really seems very intent on something.. wonderful capture. My prayers are with you.. hugs
Meisiekind
Intensely focused! WOW - what a crature! Excellent capture Danny! Great news about the surgery. Keep us posted! :)
babuci
Alarmingly close to your surgery but will help a lot. Cross the fingers. Wonderful bird capture.