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)
lyron
Fantastic details. Excellent picture!!
Faemike55
Great capture. Very beautiful bird
mininessie
gorgeous¡
GARAGELAND
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL "ROCK
NROLL" Think of Gloria Swanson in SUNSET BOULEVARD saying, "Is it time for my close-up?" Great shot! This is a great photo! Color clarity everything is perfect! Unbelievably sharp. every segment of feather is showing. very nice portrait of this bird. such intense eyes. The ZOOOOOOOM is well worth the click!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dixievb
OMGosh---this is a fantastic shot!
ragouc
Very good close up
BorisB
A gorgeous portrait, very well done!!
carlx
What a powerful and proud expression!!! Fantastic photography, Danny!!!
kobaltkween
yes, they do, and we appreciate it! great portrait.
Littlejock
incredible details, crisp and natural colours. Beautiful my friend
iaacf
Hehehe.. this looks very familiar to me.. A beautiful shot... and.. I captured the same bird in almost the same gesture.. few years ago.
lior
Hi Danny :) For me the eagle is the king of the air: the Bible speaks about the eagle. Be sure that this artwork is a blessing!
mariogiannecchini
Great capture ! Splendid photo, Danny !
knupps
First class photo. Looks great.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent capture!
flora-crassella
what a wonderful bird!!!!! FANTASTIC photo!!!!!!
sharky_
Beautiful portrait... Aloha
adrie
Great capture.
bazza
That is one fascinating bird Danny lovely close up of its head..
monjo71
Superb image Danny. Color/clarity and composition are all top notch.
aksirp
fantastic portrait of this majestic eagle! best quality!!!
barbdennist
I love being able to see the detail of the feathers. I really enjoy your photography. Even though I don't often comment, I am looking at your gallery.
makron
Beautiful image.....Superb shot
fredster66
A superb portrait Dan.
magnus073
Really amazing macro capture of this beautiful bird Danny, always enjoy your gallery
mbz2662
Absolutely beautiful!
mps
Splendid image.
romanceworks
I never tire of seeing your bird photos. And the tawny eagle is one of the most beautiful. Great portrait shot. CC
bmac62
Devilishly good!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend.