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 (30)
mininessie
really beautiful!!!
flora-crassella
a wonderful bird!!!! FANTASTIC photo!!!!!!!!
makron
Another wonderful photo, as all the previous photos. Congratulations
Digitaleagle
Something I work on and still not satisfied with is my ability to catch birds in flight. Thanks so much for the standard you have set in this particular genre of wild life photography. A high bench mark to be sure and a definate goal to obtain. This one is no exception another brilliant work Danny!
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic photo , Danny ! I photographed this morning, the peregrine falcon. Here is more clear!
Simpleworks
WOW lovely presentation, Fantastic image.
ichtvan
Excellent shot with lovely backside
carlx
Wonderful bird and "silent" mood!!!
bazza
Beautiful capture of this bird Danny great info also.. wonderful!!
GARAGELAND
The detail in his feathers is Outstanding! Full screen is a must!
magnus073
Never seen this type of falcon before Danny, and this is a superb capture of her.
iaacf
I have seen them but not very often.. they are magnificent creatures.. just like your photo is.
romanceworks
A gorgeous shot of this falcon, Danny. CC
mafto62
Wonderful capture. the bird is very sharp and the colourful backgroung is very nice.
lyron
Great dof and picture!!!!
BorisB
Excellent capture, bravo!!
rockstrider
Gonna have to come with you to one of these falconaries some time! Great capture mate!
flavia49
excellent
tennesseecowgirl
outstanding capture.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Faemike55
Fantastic capture, Dan
schonee
WOW She Beautiful!
kgb224
A superb ibn flicht capture my friend. Something I did not master yet.
sharky_
Excellent timing.... Aloha
rainbows
A wonderful capture, dear Danny. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and fantastic photography my friend.....!!!!
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
MedTran39
Super shot of this beautiful bird
Littlejock
Great pose... superb work.. I know perfectly how fast the fly.. Hugs my friend
mps
Wonderful image.