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 (49)
odie
A gorgeous bird and great detail. What a capture...:0)
Mikan
looks like somebody likes to pose for the photo-man! :) super shot, Danny!
logiloglu
fantastic expression. a wonderful photography. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!!
Masema
Magnificent birds and masterfully presented. Excellent job Danny.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo my friend Daniel!!!! Incredible expression in the face of the eagle!!!!
solrac_gi_2nd
Superb work !!!
Apophis906
Such a close shot of this lovely bird here. Excellent capture and job.
Tedz
So splendid Sir....an Ornothologist dream!
shandybob
Hard images to get - a wonderful display of this masterful bird
cynlee
a beautiful coat of feathers with such a thoughtful expression, excellent capture & i like the textured background too :]
RNKarenER
You have got to be one of the best photographers I have ever seen!!!
luisrock62
What a superb picture!!!
sossy
a wonderful shot of this eagle! looks very majestic!
Sekadhar
Super! Excellent shot:))!!!
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
SNAKEY
If I notice distinctly this one ain't bald......... and you added some cool texture to the image mate?? looks excellent!!:O))
GiveMe
This is a wow photo. excellent :^)
Dianthus
Awesome as always Danobe.Well done :O)
vlaaitje
wish I could read his mind....I think he keep an eye on you and think : "don't come to near"...perfect shot and wonderful details..the canvas look is a good choice, it makes this shot a bit deeper....
zaberc
Splendid Shot !!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Awesome creature ! The photo genial.
Lary
Another one! another stunning capture of this wonderful eagle! congrats my friend! :)
DJB
Smug looking bird.But he gave you an awsome pose. Canvas works for me too!
DJB
Smug looking bird.But he gave you an awsome pose. Canvas works for me too!
jstsittinghere
excellent capture he'stunning..
M_Moraitis
Your bird series is just beautiful, another great capture!
tallpindo
This bird has the wry wit of a accountant who has been given a cheap seat at the circus. Let the clowns not fear for their heads!!
kenwas
You have given this beautiful creature such character. Excellent and a vote!
Michelle A.
What really stands out for me is his eye... so bold and intelligent looking.... and I like this texture you've given it, although I'm not normally endeared to that effect, it really works well here...!
PapaGuru
She almost looks like a nice friendly bird to me. Fine capture of that instant moment :)