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 (47)
tallpindo
A hoopster marvel. Whatever his pay he is concentrating on the task at hand.
RadelBaluvar
What a silly idea. I like your picture though,because if the bird gets older, he or she will be big enough to push the ball from top into the basket.
suresh_krishna
Top class! He will someday graduate from peanuts! Lovely colours. Well done.
Tedz
Someone once said to Me....I had the Inteligence of....a Macaw! You have just answered a Grown Up Mystery for Me....squawk....forget the Peanuts...I am Crackers...squawk
cynlee
too cute! that is one smart bird, must be rich in peanuts, colorful & delightful image! :]
Georges_H_Hoens
@Tedz, the intelligence of a macaw, you're luky. to me it was "as a chicken" lol ! A very beautiful shot Dan, I unterstand that this guy makes your day !
Niutek
Well, who wouldn't want to be payed in peanuts? :D I love the colors, Danny. Wonderful capture :))
leda_moon
Very cute!,a wonderful photo!!Excellent!!
vlaaitje
This is really breathtaking, the feathers are awsome, what a beautiful blue.....and yes they are very smart...I believe that you had a fantastic day......our butty man around talking birds...well presented Danny
Spirit1
What a grand render.....thank you. Hope he makes the SHOT!
art4all
Isn't that what Jordan always said..... Peanuts ;0P and you sound like Clint..... make my day... Great shot, makes me smile!!!
SNAKEY
Way cool mate.;) I like the colors very much almost thought you posted in the wrong category.:P:P
Sekadhar
Funny and nice photo! Excellent done!!!
madame
Wonderful colors... this is an original shot and very well presented !! Stunning capture, Danny !!
RodolfoCiminelli
Incredible and excellent capture my friend!!! A parrot very intelligent!! Have my vote!!!
Perry6
Love this picture! His colors are so brilliant, I didn't realize that it was a photo, at first.
SoulSearcherr
what lovely colors..such a sweet photo
borsy
Excellent image!!! I have owned 2 macaws over the years and not only do they have the intelligence of a 4 year old but they also have a teenager's attitude!
i-popba
wowww..!! wonderful imsge...love colors and compo.! amazing...cool.
sossy
excellent capture of that beautiful colored and intelligent parrot! great that you had a funny day!
SophiaDeer
Colorful and lovely!!
environaut
Wonderful shot! Such beautiful, and intelligent, creatures!!
chantal-france
Excellent shot of a stunning parrot !!! Bravo !
linkinpark
Hehe, this is really wonderful!! lol! :-D
RobertTheoret
Great capture my friend. They are quite intelligent. Well done. BRAVOS!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Awesome capture !
Akinom
Now... he will earn a lot of peanuts by such tricks, eh? A beutifully coloured specimen! looks like fun watching him!
RedundantlyAbundant
Wow! Such a colourful image! Well done Dano!
Corwin13
Great and funny image!!! Bravo!
kansas
Wonderful and delightful to see. Thanks for sharing.