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 (54)
art4all
aaaah in that case I seem to have missed some during my absence..... No one will mind you reposting a few ;0)
jcv2
Impressive capture of this irresistable bald eagle! Excellent work!
i-popba
oh.!! my ...powerful shot my friend..!!majestic and womderful..!!! love it. V
gallimel
I feel strong thanx to this sight. Thanx :)
RedundantlyAbundant
Bore me to death please...I was just looking intently at the line between white an black feathers at the neck...such detail there. Excellence!!!
Stringy
Don't see too many of these on Dartmoor. Looks like he's locked on to something there. Great work!
zaberc
Impressive majestic portrait !!!! I like a lot !
Enmos
Hehe love his expresion, it seems to think "Excuse me !?" LOL Wonderful work here Danny, stunning dof & detail !! e
chantal-france
Very impressive look :)) Golden eyes but I guess you can be changed by it into an iceberg :))) I love too the golden beak. I hope it is not make-up to be in accordance with it's eyes :)) Stop joking : a wonderful shot, Daniel :))
SophiaDeer
Outstanding! Such a regal bird!
Corwin13
It looks very angry! Fantastic shot as always!!!
Pierre59
Excellent portrait, V
KingPtolemy
Excellent capture!!! Full of pride and honor!!!
ShadowWind
Keep them up, love shots of bald eagles. Very majestic...
tibet2004uk
What a beauty!! Fascinating birds indeed!! Another fantastic capture!
enax
Superb, powerful amazing portrait. As always well done Danny.
Cosme..D..Churruca
Impressive !
Michelle A.
Such amazing capture of details in the feathers and beak..... must be even more impressive at the original size.
mc74
Majestic creature and a truly exceptional photo.
Drea71
Who could think shots like this one are boring???
bleachfix
I'm not bored in the least little bit! Be strong and courageous! []/;^)
zatman
Post 500 more mate!! Superb
captainparsa
exellent golden shot
AgentMai
Your work is never boring! You photograph animals/butties and other wonders that some of us have never seen before!! This golden-eyed boy is very handsome! clever angle, amazing portrait as always =)