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 (56)
Sekadhar
That eagle looks so proud! Excellent shot:))!!!!
SerenityBlue
Excellent shot! Also a fantastic POV. Way to go! :o)
Cosme..D..Churruca
WooW ! Terrific shot, yes so proud and intelligent ! Excellent done !
art4all
Does not look dutch at all ;0) The direction of the head makes it a perfect catch!!
soulofharmony
love the composition against the black back ground.. beautiful powerful image...must say he looks abit pompous.. smiles... excellent :)
Dianthus
Wonderful capture. Where do you find these birds to take such wonderful captures from?Well done :)
a-blue--angel
personality allover! GREAT !!!
zaberc
Perfect shot....the pose, the lighting ...Bravo !
Kropot
Bald he is :) Nice shot, there such beautifull birds.
sossy
what a wonderful shot! a true hero!
Blacklilia
Excellent kamera..... =)
Synapse
Just magnificent :-) All the best, wherever you're going and whatever you'll be doing :-)
tony_br22
I love it .. inspiring composition you show here. point of view and the light .. and pose are super
bleachfix
I ditto the first comment...at Dollywood (Dolly Parton's theme park not too far from here) there is a Bald Eagle sanctuary, named "Eagle Mountain Sanctuary" Americas largest presentation of non-releasable bald eagles in a 30,000 sq. ft. aviary. All birds of prey at Dollywood are under the care of the American Bald Eagle Foundation, which is authorized to possess birds for education, exhibition, rehabilitation and breeding under permits from the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
cynlee
ok... now look to your left, good, now raise your head & look up... a little more... perfect!! ...don't know how you got him to pose so, but you did!! :] fantastically! have fun!
Blush
Priceless Absolutely beautiful Big Vote Hugs Susan~
Perry6
Such a proud and regal pose. Excellent shot! You really have a way with birds! :)
SoulSearcherr
geesh..this is one h*** of a shot..lol
tallpindo
Meeting an eagle closeup is a really lifetime experience.
solrac_gi_2nd
I quote blaklilia : "Excellent kamera..... =)". SUPERB ! Congrats !!!
SophiaDeer
Outstanding Dan! A beautiful close-up of a most magestic eagle.
Apophis906
Wow,thats just some shot,so close,so beautiful here. Excellent capture and job.
logiloglu
awesome shot,Danny. simply perfect,Congrats. VOTE #:O)
borsy
Fantastic image, Danny!!!!
Tedz
Where Eagles Dare....but...i'm a Spring chicken....squawk
RedundantlyAbundant
Equally as stunning as the last bald eagle shot....keep these coming Dan cause they kick ass!
DJB
Sucha pose.This is fantastic Danny
madame
Magnificent portrait of a proud and impressive bird ! I always admire with happiness your magnificent photos of the fauna, the flora and your landscapes it is a delight for the eyes Awesome shot, Danny !!! v
SoulEatar
When nature gets it right ! You let us see :)
Lary
AMAZING CAPTURE! Love this bird and shot details! V