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 (35)
MrsLubner
This is so wonderful. It is very trim and lithe. I am so used to these types of birds being heavier and more muscular. Being a juvenile explains that and I guess I have not seen one at this age before, or maybe I didn't notice the differences at the time. Outstanding shot and information, although, I can't help with the mussels he found since I am not familiar with the types you have in your area.
carlx
Fantastic moment and photography, my friend!!!
BorisB
Excellent work, the right moment!!!
Feliciti
perfect moment for this capture !!excellent !!
West_coaster07
Nicely caught Danny!!
dreampaint
zoom for appreciate completly, excellent work, really nice shot.
wotan
Fascinating!
Dreamingbee
wow - right shot at right moment !!!!
rainbows
Incredible capture, dear Danny. I hear people complain all the time about the gulls.If you live by the sea they are and import part of the wildlife. I love them. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
Digitaleagle
Excellent and interesting capture Danny, I agree about the behavior of wildlife, when you can catch them not worrying about how or what is around and going about there normal routine it can be quite interesting and enjoyable. One of my personal pleasures. Thanks for sharing, have a great day.
Hendesse
Wow... what a shot. Really fascinating.
kansas
An incredible snot! Looking forward to more shots.
flora-crassella
gorgeous shot!!!!!
aksirp
just the right moment, perfect! superb little waterdrops in this movement! your "playground" must be full of wonderful birds and animals- where is it?
mariogiannecchini
Great shot and capture , Danny !
belasebok
Breathtaking! Excellent photo!
DennisReed
Awesome capture & information!
magnus073
Nice work on this pic, you did a first rate job as always Danny
bazza
Great capture Danny!!
flavia49
amazing shot
jocko500
cool shot
bcbc
Wow, great shot.
Bossie_Boots
Incredible amazing capture !!
RodolfoCiminelli
Majestic bird and splendid photography my friend....!!!
nikolais
impeccable and a great pleasure to vies, as always
MrsRatbag
Incredible detail and capture, Well done!
psyoshida
Superb shot! I look forward to the other shots as well.
Lashia
Wow perfect timing to capture this amazing feet. I know the crows around here are smart enough to drop their found nuts on the road side perfectly for the oncomming traffic to crack it wide open under a wheel. Beautiful seaside capture here- thanks for sharing! :) And have you checked out the Photography Story Challenge? Go continue the story!
charpix
Yes, an amazing capture. Of all the wildlife photos that I see on R'osity, your bird captures are the best. Excellent.
mps
Excellent image