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)
Synapse
I'm amazed at the sheer number of special photos such as these you have under your belt. Work to be proud of :-)
sparky123
Another amazing image Dan and more wonderful facts you should do a book of your wildlife photography my friend !!
logiloglu
wonderful pose. excellent shot. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!
borsy
Excellent image, Danny!!!
ONIAK
Super photography my friend. Fantastic.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful shot Daniel!!! Vote
Tedz
I see both the Bald Eagle and I have similar habits.....where is My Hanky...sneeze....a perfect looking Gentleman....squawk
iaacf
Again an amazing picture of one of the mightiest birds of prey. Absolutely wonderful...
Blush
This is fantastic and wonderful Love eagles Vote n hugs Susan~
Apophis906
Oh such a pretty bird,such a wonderful pose you caught. Excellent capture and job here.
Perry6
What a shot! Wonderful detail and I love the pose! Excellent as always!
cynlee
so majestic & proud! :]
Masema
Supurb as usual Danny. There is a town about a 90 minute drive north of Vancouver named Brackendale that has the largest gathering of bald eagels in North America. The eagles start arriving in mid November and stay until mid February, with the largest concentration in late December to January. You can check it out here: http://www.brackendaleeagles.com/ ...unfortunately I haven't a zoom to get a decent shot :( Again, this is beautiful.
ShadowWind
Have loved all these large bird shots. This one is so regal. Keep it up...
Sekadhar
Brilliant! Love how he looks proud! Excellent shot:))!!!!
SophiaDeer
Very stunning!! He looks like a Rock star of birds..bravo!!
NODROG69
Fabulous shot Danny ~ such a magnificent majestic bird.
WandM
Fabulous animal and photograph!
andre75
What a wonderful photo. You really captured the spirit of the bird.
vlaaitje
what a gorgeous shot.....what more must I say....just perfect
jstsittinghere
impressive! perfect shot!
kenwas
Scary but this eagle has such a sense of human character. Great capture!
Vraxor
wow, this pose is almost human, I mean, the shoulders and such, it's amazing! V
jimry
Have to adore his velvet coat...superb photgraphy mate :)
Sylvaine
He looks like a witch with the coat of a priest.
kora
The superlatives have already been said. I can only add that I am totally awed by this, Danny. :)))
sossy
wow! what a majestic looking eagle! wonderful captured featherdress and a moody vision! outstanding and beautiful! V
tallpindo
We have them here in America at the import dealers. I can't give you quite the report you desire as the Goldens have prejudiced me.
M_Moraitis
Wish I could see more of his profile...still a nice addition of these amazing birds to your collection. :))
jwdell
AMAZING!!!! vote