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 (44)
mininessie
really beautiful!
MrsLubner
Been thinking so much about you lately. Thoughts are with you. Seeing this magnificent shot makes me feel better. The feeling of freedom is strong in this.
magnus073
Really a magnificent capture of this beautiful eagle, nice work Danny
kenwas
It's funny how the clip makes the wing span look even larger. What a great creature and shot.
tennesseecowgirl
Fantastic work!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
SoulEatar
So majestic - to watch them must be amazing - Take Care mate !
zulaan
Beautiful !!!
romanceworks
Such a stunning shot! My thoughts are with you, Danny. CC
BorisB
Your presentation of this gorgeous bird is so wonderful, excellent work!!
flora-crassella
fantastic picture!!!!!
Sea_Dog
Great work - a superb image.
lizzibell
Great capture...
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic photo !!!
tommorules
Don't tell your mate but i think the MkIII takes a better picture than the MkIV. Just something about the textures i can't put my finger on. Stellar quality here again. Best, Steve
MedTran39
Beautiful! Thinking of you!
BertDes
Wonderful capture.
Meisiekind
Exquisite shot of this regal bird Danny!
carlx
Amazing photography, Danny!!!
flavia49
outstanding picture!!
dragonmuse
Amazing capture. I often wionder how you get thew POVs you do.
jeroni
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
bazza
Stunning shot and eagle Danny, well done!!
babuci
Wonderful flight and a bokeh is amazing.
Alex_Antonov
Very well done!
kobaltkween
just beautiful. it's nice to have a reminder that there's still some beauty living wild in the world.
lyron
Excellent capture!!
rainbows
Wonderful capture, dear Danny. My thoughts are with you, dear friend. Hugs. DiDi. xx
RodolfoCiminelli
Spectacualr and fantastic shot my friend....!!!
lucindawind
fantastic shot !