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 (45)
soulofharmony
love the tones and textures, the richness in feather set against a rich back ground..love the over all softness.. excellent work...dan :)
SophiaDeer
Beautiful!! This has a gorgeous painted look to it...wonderful close-up!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Genially done ! Perfect the painting touch... splendid work !
logiloglu
a very beautiful portrait. i like the proud pose. wonderful postwork you did, it adds so much personality,too. #:O)
Synapse
Interesting remix Danny, reminds me of an ink wash. Thank you for sharing :-)
borsy
Excellent work of art, Danny!!!
jstsittinghere
beautiful portrait. excellent painting !
Blush
Beautiful I agree with Sophia Deer Looks like it has a painted look to it Gets my Vote Hugs Susan~
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Most beautiful and excellent done:))!!!
kansas
A wonderful pose. Excellent postwork.
sossy
wow! impressive and strong looking eagle! like a king over his folk! fantastic colored and awesome detailed! ;o))))))))))))))))))
mari_e17
Awesome painting!!! Absolutely Gorgeous!!! :)
tony_br22
hey, splendid image you present here color and material .. and your postwork are top quality .. lovely danob.
Tedz
A fine Eagle Portrait here Sir....looking real proud Cobber.
cynlee
what program did you use... ummm, painter? i have yet to master this digital painting, so impatient... wonderfully worked danny! :]
gunsan
Looks as if he is proudly posing for you, wonderful portrait!
tizjezzme
Ooooooooo Beautiful !!! VOTE impressive shot!
iaacf
Yes, another impressive portrait of an oh so beautiful bird. Very well captured by you. I like your postwork.
vlaaitje
I missed your painting works and other creations, this is really cool, I hope you don't lost your interest in this, because its a part of you too. Your art has charisma, just like your photo's. I know it is easier for push the button then create a real artwork haha, just because time......it is a real joy for look at your mind creations.....this one is fantastic.......I look forward to see more like this one
DJB
I say the paint effect really enhances it nicely.Sometimes this really makes for nice prints.E
NODROG69
Outstanding beautiful artwork Danny. Superb.
qmont
Bueatiful job done on this Danny, what a majestic creature, I also have missed your painting work, so good to see again my friend.......John V
zatman
Fabulous combination of your talents I am glad you have decided to do these again Danny
Tamela.J.
WOW Supurb shot & beautiful picture! Merry Christmas!! V
tallpindo
I like you have allowed the hand to trace out the origins of beauty in nature. The separation of subject and object is so much more sincere than taxidermy. What succeeds in a good photograph is hindered here. The time of expression is altered.
pjaj
Excellent photography! Beautiful work Danny!!
jwdell
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
criss
Splendid! v
HobbyHopper
Excellent photography and beautiful post work.
SNAKEY
Brillliant work...........amazing.:O)