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 (36)
mininessie
precious ...love the feathers color!
MrsLubner
Look at the fabulous hook on the beak! Incredible. And the cape of thick, protective feathers over the head, neck and shoulders is amazing. Your stop action is right on target - like the bird seems to be. Stellar!
kgb224
Super sharp capture my friend.
aksirp
love the concentration in the eyes of this haw! and beautiful colors background!
flavia49
majestic
dixievb
Oh my--exquisite!!
pjaj
Fantastic work buddy:o) Excellent detailed photograph!
BorisB
Wow, this is gorgeous and a wonderful background, bravo!!
carlx
Impressive bird and photography, my friend!!!
bmac62
Powerful...like your thinking on a creative title too:)
GARAGELAND
Wonderful !!!!!!!!!
DennisReed
Superb
Littlejock
Absolutly amazing work my friend... as usual The focus and details is perfect.. Congratulation for your HIGH level on work and your reference. Thank you for the note in comment :-) Hugs. Luis
lajasmine
Excellente capture ..Un survol de qualité!
jadench
Beautiful shot of a wonderful bird. Very detailed.
sergio6
I am astonished, I have no words. It's really a masterpiece. Congratulation and thanks to have shared this image with us.
flora-crassella
fantastic photo!!!!!!!!
makron
Fantastic capture. Very well done
mariogiannecchini
Superb capture , my friend !Splendid photo !
jmb007
belle photo!
jeroni
Fanstastic photo
JaneEden
Another stunning piece of photography by you Danny, and I love your bird photos so much, this is outstanding!! hugs Jane xx
MedTran39
Fantastic shot!
babuci
Wonderful capture with the rising sun (for me). Love the wings as I a next flap just about to happen.
bazza
Fabulous shot Danny, this looks great!!
magnus073
Great shot Danny, this little guy has such an intense look
rainbows
A wonderful shot, dear Danny. Nice dedication to your friends too. Hugs for all day, DiDi. xx
DananJaya_Chef
Wow! Fantastic shot. Very beutiful image.
RodolfoCiminelli
A photography absolutely impressive.......!!!!
Carlahoon
Wow wonderful and very good work!!