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 (34)
Libertin
Beau rapace, joli shot
three_grrr
Your bird series is spectacular! What patience you have to catch these beautiful shots of all these birds. I seldom have such success. The clarity of your shots is amazing! It would be ashame to have you leave, especially now that I've just found your gallery, :) But there are 9 years worth of photos to go through over time, and perhaps you will reconsider and post occasionally, which would take up far less time. No doubt you have volumes of images that have not been posted.
bmac62
Hi Dan...a spectacular image. You are the master of these beauties. Hate to see you disappear. I second the thought above. Would love to see your gallery remain and you to come back once a month or maybe even once a year to post and for us to know a favorite friend is still doing well.
mininessie
stunning bird and capture!
Meisiekind
Danny - I completely agree with Bill and three_grrr. Although I understand your time is limited caring for your wife, we would really hate to completely lose a good friend. Do pop in from time to time and share your wonderful talent of which this image is a prime example!
pjaj
Excellent shot Danny! You are very talented as a photographer..
gunsan
Beautiful bird, beautiful shot!
magnus073
Really a sensational photo Danny, I have enjoyed this series a lot.
carlx
Wonderful and elegant bird!!!
romanceworks
Never get tired of seeing your spectacular photos, Danny, of birds of whatever else you share with us. Your work is always superb and I also learn a lot about the animals. Hope you stick around but understand if you decide to leave. I've been a member for almost nine years now and so much has happened in that time. Grateful to have met so many wonderful and creative friends. Wishing you and your wife the best. CC
MrsRatbag
I never get fed up with your fantastic shots of these beauties. It gives me something to aspire to, and I love seeing these birds I'd never get to see otherwise. Your work is brilliant!
kansas
A beautiful bird and shot. I sure hate to think of you not being here. I always look forward to your photos. But I can understand your need to care for your wife. Maybe you can just post a shot every now and then as so many of us will miss you terribly!
bazza
Will be sorry to see you go your photography skills at capturing these birds and other things is first class, but family comes first always.. As has been said above should you decide to leave do leave your gallery up and pop in now and again to post and let us know how you are doing.. Sorry to hear your wife is not doing well and do hope she improves...
Hendesse
What a beautiful bird. Excellent shot!!
blinkings
Beautifully done and I agree it would be a shame to see you go.
kgb224
My friend I will be sad to see you leave here my friend. I understand though that you have to take care of a loved one. I agree with Bill maybe you could pop in once a month or year and that your gallery could remain here. I will keep an eye out on your website and facebook and would dearly love to keep contact with you my friend. Amazing capture my friend. God Bless.
belasebok
Excellent photo, like your others!
kbrog
Superb capture of such a magnificent raptor! :)
jocko500
lovely bird
MarkR151
Beautiful bird; great capture!
BorisB
What a beauty, excellent work!!
wotan
What a beauty... very fine presentation!
delaorden_ojeda
facinating capture , I have never seen one like this , superb !
DennisReed
Magnificent!
Ilona-Krijgsman
What a wonderful pose and bird.....super details, your bird pictures are always super......it would be nice to see more of you skills then only birds.....my opinion....hope you don't mind......and about leaving.....sometimes people make choices what is the best......if I am honest RR is not the community anymore what it was in the beginning I speak for my own......and I have also a very busy life, and to me there are more important things than only spend my time behind the pc. I hope you will find other things to keep you busy...but the way I know you I guess you don't leave this community....hahaha
angora
what a pretty birdy!!! magnificent shot!!! looking FW to your shots!!! LOVE them!!! however, I'm very sorry to hear such bad news! hope she'll recover!!! -from anything!!- my 2 cents would be to listen to your heart... always!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and fantastic photography my friend....!!!
fallen21
Fantastic capture!
mariogiannecchini
Personally, I hope you remain! It's never boring to see a nice picture! Wonderful photo e very beautiful bird , Danny !
sharky_
Incredible shot. Aloha